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Mr David Proud

General Surgery Melbourne

Mr David Proud

6 years of experience

3,189+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David Proud at a glance

Mr David Proud is a General Surgery practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Mr David Proud is a General Surgeon with a specialist interest in colorectal surgery. They are particularly interested in the treatment of colon and rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. Their other areas of expertise include the treatment of perianal disease, such as haemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistula-in-ano, and pilonidal sinus, as well as abdominal wall hernias. Mr Proud is also experienced in performing colonoscopy and gastroscopy.
Patients seeking treatment for a wide range of colorectal conditions can be assured that Mr Proud utilises minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible. They are dedicated to providing individualised care for each patient, ensuring the best possible outcome for their specific needs.

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

— Mr David Proud

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-565900 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-E27C00E2 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,545
Annual physical exam 99395 2,735
Vaccination administration 90471 2,415
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,752

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 116s
Meet David Proud

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    David Proud, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7160/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38952813 · cited by 169
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Proud, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8250/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33450416 · cited by 3
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    David Proud, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8689/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34828073 · cited by 37

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.proud@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

Mr David Proud's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    David Proud specialises in General Surgery in Melbourne, AU.

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    David Proud speaks English.

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