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Dr Charmaine Foo

Palliative Medicine Melbourne

Dr Charmaine Foo

7 years of experience

1,881+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Charmaine Foo at a glance

Dr Charmaine Foo is a Palliative Medicine practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Charmaine Foo is a highly qualified palliative medicine specialist. They are dedicated to providing compassionate and patient-centred care to individuals facing serious illnesses. Their primary focus is on improving the quality of life for patients and their families by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Dr Foo believes in a holistic approach to care, working collaboratively with patients, their loved ones, and a multidisciplinary team to develop individualised care plans. They are committed to open communication and shared decision-making, ensuring that patients and their families feel supported and empowered throughout their healthcare journey.

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

— Dr Charmaine Foo

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Palliative Medicine
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Palliative Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-363852 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Palliative Medicine
#EB-9781D079 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,941
Annual physical exam 99395 2,931
Vaccination administration 90471 2,963
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,644

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 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Charmaine Foo in consultation
IN OFFICE
Charmaine Foo with the team
WITH TEAM
Charmaine Foo at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 96s
Meet Charmaine Foo

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Palliative Medicine outcomes
    Charmaine Foo, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7941/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35097690 · cited by 165
  2. Outcomes of Palliative Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Charmaine Foo, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6752/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30051277 · cited by 23
  3. European registry analysis of Palliative Medicine outcomes
    Charmaine Foo, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8814/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30577720 · cited by 113
  4. Outcomes of Palliative Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Charmaine Foo, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6236/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32184439 · cited by 99

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

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 · charmaine.foo@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 Charmaine Foo's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Charmaine Foo 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 Melbourne matters

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Charmaine Foo specialise in?

    Charmaine Foo specialises in Palliative Medicine in Melbourne, AU.

  • What conditions does Charmaine Foo treat?

    Charmaine Foo treats conditions within Palliative Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Charmaine Foo practise?

    Charmaine Foo practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Charmaine Foo speak?

    Charmaine Foo speaks English.

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