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Dr Desiree Jongco

Emergency Medicine East Melbourne

Dr Desiree Jongco

4 years of experience

3,377+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Desiree Jongco at a glance

Dr Desiree Jongco is an Emergency Medicine practitioner based in East 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, 2018). Serves patients in East Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Jongco is a dedicated and compassionate Emergency Medicine physician with a passion for providing exceptional patient care. They are known for their ability to remain calm and collected in high-pressure situations, ensuring patients receive prompt and effective treatment.
Dr Jongco is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in emergency medicine. They believe in a patient-centred approach, taking the time to listen to patients' concerns and explain treatment options clearly and concisely.

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

— Dr Desiree Jongco

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, East Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Emergency Medicine
    UAB Barcelona, East Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Emergency Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-809180 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Emergency Medicine
#EB-578C5DBC · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 101
Annual physical exam 99395 1,443
Vaccination administration 90471 2,659
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,524

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Desiree Jongco in consultation
IN OFFICE
Desiree Jongco with the team
WITH TEAM
Desiree Jongco at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 140s
Meet Desiree Jongco

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Emergency Medicine outcomes
    Desiree Jongco, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9042/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39929895 · cited by 21
  2. Outcomes of Emergency Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Desiree Jongco, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3280/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33649998 · cited by 119
  3. European registry analysis of Emergency Medicine outcomes
    Desiree Jongco, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1482/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36583660 · cited by 97
  4. Outcomes of Emergency Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Desiree Jongco, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8476/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32577649 · cited by 75

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Emergency Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a emergency medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · desiree.jongco@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 Desiree Jongco's Areas of Specialty

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

Emergency Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in East Melbourne 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 East Melbourne 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 Desiree Jongco specialise in?

    Desiree Jongco specialises in Emergency Medicine in East Melbourne, AU.

  • What conditions does Desiree Jongco treat?

    Desiree Jongco treats conditions within Emergency Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Desiree Jongco practise?

    Desiree Jongco practises in East Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Desiree Jongco speak?

    Desiree Jongco speaks English.

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