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Dr Desmond Yip

Oncology Garran

Dr Desmond Yip

10 years of experience

8,390+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Desmond Yip at a glance

Dr Desmond Yip is an Oncology practitioner based in Garran, 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, 2012). Serves patients in Garran, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Desmond Yip is a medical oncologist and an active member of a multidisciplinary cancer care team that coordinates care for people with cancer.
Professor Yip has expertise in developmental therapeutics and academic translational collaborations with laboratory scientists. They are an active member of the Australasian Gastrointestinal Trials Group (AGITG), serving on clinical trial management committees as well as leading an international multicentre study. Professor Yip also has academic appointments.

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

— Dr Desmond Yip

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Garran (AU)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Oncology
    Universidad de Navarra, Garran (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Oncology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-820906 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-D1145167 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 623
Annual physical exam 99395 2,849
Vaccination administration 90471 1,833
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,150

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

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Desmond Yip in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Desmond Yip at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 85s
Meet Desmond Yip

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Oncology
    Desmond Yip, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3465/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32324652 · cited by 15
  2. Long-term follow-up of Oncology across AU
    Desmond Yip, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8494/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30161212 · cited by 29
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Oncology
    Desmond Yip, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6617/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39647178 · cited by 179
  4. Long-term follow-up of Oncology across AU
    Desmond Yip, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5291/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38354596 · cited by 65

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oncology — Garran · 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 Oncology
  • Awareness When should you see a oncology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · desmond.yip@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 Yip's Areas of Specialty

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

Oncology

Cancer diagnosis and treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and survivorship care.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Garran 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 Garran 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 Desmond Yip specialise in?

    Desmond Yip specialises in Oncology in Garran, AU.

  • What conditions does Desmond Yip treat?

    Desmond Yip treats conditions within Oncology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Desmond Yip practise?

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

  • What languages does Desmond Yip speak?

    Desmond Yip speaks English.

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