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Dr Christopher Needs

Rheumatology Port Macquarie

Dr Christopher Needs

2 years of experience

13,486+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Christopher Needs at a glance

Dr Christopher Needs is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Port Macquarie, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Port Macquarie, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Christopher Needs is a highly qualified healthcare provider.
Dr Needs is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare.

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

— Dr Christopher Needs

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Port Macquarie (AU)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Port Macquarie (AU)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-851362 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-1AD4B0A8 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,847
Annual physical exam 99395 993
Vaccination administration 90471 2,625
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 390

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 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Christopher Needs in consultation
IN OFFICE
Christopher Needs with the team
WITH TEAM
Christopher Needs at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 95s
Meet Christopher Needs

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Christopher Needs, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2699/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35875111 · cited by 151
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Christopher Needs, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8134/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33703735 · cited by 13

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Port Macquarie · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Port Macquarie · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · christopher.needs@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 Christopher Needs's Areas of Specialty

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

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

Dr Christopher Needs is one of 194 rheumatology doctors indexed in Australia. Browse rheumatology doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Port Macquarie matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Port Macquarie carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Christopher Needs specialise in?

    Christopher Needs specialises in Rheumatology in Port Macquarie, AU.

  • What conditions does Christopher Needs treat?

    Christopher Needs treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Christopher Needs practise?

    Christopher Needs practises in Port Macquarie, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Christopher Needs speak?

    Christopher Needs speaks English.

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