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Dr Deborah Jane Speden

Rheumatology Hobart

Dr Deborah Jane Speden

10 years of experience

3,107+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Deborah Jane Speden at a glance

Dr Deborah Jane Speden is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Hobart, 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, 2012). Serves patients in Hobart, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Deborah Jane Speden is a Rheumatologist. They are a valued medical professional.
Dr Speden has a special interest in providing exceptional healthcare.

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

— Dr Deborah Jane Speden

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Hobart (AU)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Hobart (AU)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-577177 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-BC1A7E2C · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,109
Annual physical exam 99395 1,411
Vaccination administration 90471 275
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,036

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 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Deborah Jane Speden in consultation
IN OFFICE
Deborah Jane Speden with the team
WITH TEAM
Deborah Jane Speden at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 64s
Meet Deborah Jane Speden

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Deborah Jane Speden, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1781/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33181261 · cited by 5
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Deborah Jane Speden, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2266/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33992042 · cited by 199
  3. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Deborah Jane Speden, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4856/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38072616 · cited by 153

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · deborah.jane.speden@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 Deborah Jane Speden's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Deborah Jane Speden 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 Deborah Jane Speden is one of 194 rheumatology doctors indexed in Australia. Browse rheumatology doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Hobart 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 Hobart 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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  • What does Deborah Jane Speden specialise in?

    Deborah Jane Speden specialises in Rheumatology in Hobart, AU.

  • What conditions does Deborah Jane Speden treat?

    Deborah Jane Speden treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Deborah Jane Speden practise?

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    Deborah Jane Speden speaks English.

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