Skip to main content
Dr Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam

General Surgery Hamilton

Dr Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam

6 years of experience

12,565+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam at a glance

Dr Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam is a General Surgery practitioner based in Hamilton, 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, 2016). Serves patients in Hamilton, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam is a highly qualified surgeon. They ensure that all patients understand their condition and are given time to consider all the options. Communication with patients and referring doctors is a priority. Their focus is always on achieving excellence in patient-centred care and attaining the best patient outcomes.

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

— Dr Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Hamilton (AU)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Hamilton (AU)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-956750 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-0BC56AE9 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,679
Annual physical exam 99395 2,113
Vaccination administration 90471 1,513
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,038

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam in consultation
IN OFFICE
Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam with the team
WITH TEAM
Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1299/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38030195 · cited by 143
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4774/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34098860 · cited by 5

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Hamilton · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dhanabalan.thiruchelvam@euroclinics.example

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

Share your experience — help other patients find the right doctor. Write a review →
20 – 4,000 characters

Submissions are moderated and may take 24-72 h to appear publicly. Identifying patient information should not be included.

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 Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

Dr Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam is one of 1,084 general surgery doctors indexed in Australia. Browse general surgery doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.

Looking for additional providers? all doctors in Hamilton or all doctors in Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions patients ask most. The same answers are surfaced to AI assistants via structured data.

  • What does Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam specialise in?

    Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam specialises in General Surgery in Hamilton, AU.

  • What conditions does Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam treat?

    Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam practise?

    Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam practises in Hamilton, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam speak?

    Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam speaks English.

  • How do I book an appointment with Dhanabalan Thiruchelvam?

    Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.

Similar specialists

Browse all →