Trust score 8/100
Dr Despina Seccombe
Palliative Medicine · Westmead
👤 13 years of experience
12,729+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr Seccombe is a specialist in palliative medicine. Palliative medicine is specialised medical care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve the quality of life for both the patient and their family.
Palliative medicine is appropriate at any age and at any stage of a serious illness, and can be provided alongside curative treatment.
Palliative medicine is appropriate at any age and at any stage of a serious illness, and can be provided alongside curative treatment.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Despina Seccombe
Education & training
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2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2009–2013 Residency · Palliative Medicine
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2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Palliative Medicine
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 890 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,428 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,548 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 667 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 5
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Outcomes of Palliative Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1435/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37898259 · cited by 114
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European registry analysis of Palliative Medicine outcomes
DOI: 10.8655/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39249125 · cited by 104
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Palliative Medicine European Annual Congress (Palliative Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Palliative Medicine National Society Meeting · Westmead · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Palliative Medicine — Westmead · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Palliative Medicine
- Awareness When should you see a palliative medicine?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · despina.seccombe@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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