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Dr David Lum

Anaesthetics Cairns

Dr David Lum

9 years of experience

2,631+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Lum at a glance

Dr David Lum is an Anaesthetics practitioner based in Cairns, 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, 2013). Serves patients in Cairns, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Lum is a dedicated anaesthetist committed to providing patient-centred care. They understand that undergoing a medical procedure requiring anaesthesia can be a source of anxiety for many. Therefore, Dr Lum prioritises clear communication and compassionate support to ensure patients feel informed and at ease throughout their surgical journey.
Dr Lum's approach centres around tailoring anaesthesia plans to each patient's individual needs and medical history. This ensures optimal comfort and safety during the procedure. Patients can be confident that their well-being is Dr Lum's utmost priority.

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

— Dr David Lum

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Cairns (AU)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Anaesthetics
    UAB Barcelona, Cairns (AU)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Anaesthetics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-549687 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Anaesthetics
#EB-541A2ED9 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,640
Annual physical exam 99395 2,862
Vaccination administration 90471 2,822
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 969

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David Lum in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Lum with the team
WITH TEAM
David Lum at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 124s
Meet David Lum

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Anaesthetics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Lum, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2365/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32133746 · cited by 136
  2. European registry analysis of Anaesthetics outcomes
    David Lum, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8499/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31363848 · cited by 162
  3. Outcomes of Anaesthetics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Lum, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4160/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31799843 · cited by 156

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Anaesthetics — Cairns · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Anaesthetics
  • Awareness When should you see a anaesthetics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.lum@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 David Lum's Areas of Specialty

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

Anaesthetics

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cairns 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 Cairns 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 David Lum specialise in?

    David Lum specialises in Anaesthetics in Cairns, AU.

  • What conditions does David Lum treat?

    David Lum treats conditions within Anaesthetics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David Lum practise?

    David Lum practises in Cairns, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does David Lum speak?

    David Lum speaks English.

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