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Dr Brian McDonald

Palliative Medicine Sydney

Dr Brian McDonald

4 years of experience

3,387+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Brian McDonald at a glance

Dr Brian McDonald is a Palliative Medicine practitioner based in Sydney, Australia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Sydney, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Brian McDonald is a dedicated Palliative Medicine physician. They are passionate about providing compassionate and supportive care to patients.
Their primary goal is to enhance the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses. They work closely with patients and their families to develop individualised care plans that address their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Brian McDonald

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Sydney (AU)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Palliative Medicine
    Universidad de Navarra, Sydney (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Palliative Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-242700 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Palliative Medicine
#EB-9848E30C · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,687
Annual physical exam 99395 1,713
Vaccination administration 90471 2,257
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 838

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Brian McDonald in consultation
IN OFFICE
Brian McDonald with the team
WITH TEAM
Brian McDonald at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s
Meet Brian McDonald

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Palliative Medicine across AU
    Brian McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7841/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32297480 · cited by 39
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Palliative Medicine
    Brian McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9636/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35440734 · cited by 181
  3. Long-term follow-up of Palliative Medicine across AU
    Brian McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4255/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31470907 · cited by 51
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Palliative Medicine
    Brian McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5723/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31783219 · cited by 169

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Palliative Medicine European Annual Congress (Palliative Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Palliative Medicine National Society Meeting · Sydney · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Palliative Medicine — Sydney · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Palliative Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a palliative medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · brian.mcdonald@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Brian McDonald's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Brian McDonald treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Palliative Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sydney matters

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Brian McDonald specialise in?

    Brian McDonald specialises in Palliative Medicine in Sydney, AU.

  • What conditions does Brian McDonald treat?

    Brian McDonald treats conditions within Palliative Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Brian McDonald practise?

    Brian McDonald practises in Sydney, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Brian McDonald speak?

    Brian McDonald speaks English.

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