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Dr Douglas Samuel

Gastroenterology Taree

Dr Douglas Samuel

12 years of experience

10,729+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Douglas Samuel at a glance

Dr Douglas Samuel is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Taree, Australia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Taree, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Douglas Samuel is a consultant physician specialising in gastrointestinal (GI) and liver disorders. A well-functioning GI tract or liver is important for well-being and lifelong health. Disease in these organs can be the source of chronic health problems, interfering with quality of life. Dr Samuel helps patients to avoid or cure these disorders.
Dr Samuel has a specialty Crohn's and colitis clinic. They are also a principal investigator on national and international clinical trials. Dr Samuel and a team of colleagues are researching new therapies to control and cure inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - a group of disorders where the intestines become inflamed.
Dr Samuel also has many years of experience helping patients to avoid or treat bowel cancer. They are skilled in colonoscopic mucosal resection of polyps - precancerous bowel lesions. Their removal is a key strategy in the prevention of bowel cancer.

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

— Dr Douglas Samuel

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Taree (AU)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Navarra, Taree (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-791483 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-04E78BC8 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,767
Annual physical exam 99395 2,121
Vaccination administration 90471 121
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 966

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 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Douglas Samuel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Douglas Samuel with the team
WITH TEAM
Douglas Samuel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 82s
Meet Douglas Samuel

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across AU
    Douglas Samuel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4539/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39826305 · cited by 79
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Douglas Samuel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2095/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31251550 · cited by 37
  3. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across AU
    Douglas Samuel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9664/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37301855 · cited by 91

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · douglas.samuel@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 Douglas Samuel's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Douglas Samuel 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 Taree 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 Taree 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 Douglas Samuel specialise in?

    Douglas Samuel specialises in Gastroenterology in Taree, AU.

  • What conditions does Douglas Samuel treat?

    Douglas Samuel treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Douglas Samuel practise?

    Douglas Samuel practises in Taree, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Douglas Samuel speak?

    Douglas Samuel speaks English.

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