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Dr Desmond Patrick

Gastroenterology Heidelberg

Dr Desmond Patrick

2 years of experience

11,555+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Desmond Patrick at a glance

Dr Desmond Patrick is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Heidelberg, Australia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Heidelberg, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Desmond Patrick is a gastroenterologist.
Their areas of expertise encompass a range of services, reflecting a commitment to providing comprehensive and patient-centred care.

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

— Dr Desmond Patrick

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Heidelberg (AU)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Heidelberg (AU)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-254890 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-F6674594 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,555
Annual physical exam 99395 1,893
Vaccination administration 90471 1,869
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 962

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

Office, team & in practice

Desmond Patrick in consultation
IN OFFICE
Desmond Patrick with the team
WITH TEAM
Desmond Patrick at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 96s
Meet Desmond Patrick

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Desmond Patrick, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1162/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33275929 · cited by 67
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Desmond Patrick, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4811/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32840388 · cited by 121
  3. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Desmond Patrick, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2785/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33791816 · cited by 191

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Heidelberg · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · desmond.patrick@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 Desmond Patrick's Areas of Specialty

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

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg 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 Desmond Patrick specialise in?

    Desmond Patrick specialises in Gastroenterology in Heidelberg, AU.

  • What conditions does Desmond Patrick treat?

    Desmond Patrick treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Desmond Patrick practise?

    Desmond Patrick practises in Heidelberg, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Desmond Patrick speak?

    Desmond Patrick speaks English.

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