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Dr
Dr Douglas Shaw
General Surgery
English
French
8,509+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Douglas Shaw is an experienced Endocrine, Head & Neck Surgeon based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Dr. Shaw completed his Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology and Genetics at the University of British Columbia before moving to Australia for his medical education at Sydney University. After completing his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with Honours in 2007, Dr. Shaw undertook resident years at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, gaining valuable clinical experience.
In 2010, Dr. Shaw was awarded a scholarship to pursue a Masters of Surgery at Sydney University, where he focused on investigating the role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in high-risk non-melanoma skin cancers. He completed his general surgery training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2017.
Dr. Shaw further honed his expertise through sub-specialty fellowship training in Surgical Oncology and Sarcoma at Prince of Wales Hospital in 2018, where he focused on endocrine surgery and soft tissue tumours. He also completed a Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital.
Currently, Dr. Shaw holds appointments at Northern Beaches Hospital and Macquarie University Hospital. He actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings for endocrine surgery at both hospitals. His areas of expertise include thyroid and parathyroid surgery, parotid surgery, soft tissue tumour surgery, and skin cancer surgery, including melanoma treatments.
Dr. Shaw is committed to providing compassionate, personalised, and high-quality care to his patients. He values effective communication with his patients, ensuring they are fully informed and understand all aspects of their surgical care. His belief in interdisciplinary collaboration and maintaining strong relationships with GPs ensures optimal outcomes for his patients.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Shaw regularly participates in conferences and educational activities to stay up-to-date with the latest therapies and guidelines. He is also actively involved in teaching medical students at Sydney University, University of New South Wales, and Macquarie University, finding it an honour to mentor the next generation of health professionals.
Main Consulting Rooms:
Northern Beaches Surgical Oncology
Suite 2, Level 1 Building 7
49 Frenchs Forest Rd E
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
In 2010, Dr. Shaw was awarded a scholarship to pursue a Masters of Surgery at Sydney University, where he focused on investigating the role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in high-risk non-melanoma skin cancers. He completed his general surgery training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2017.
Dr. Shaw further honed his expertise through sub-specialty fellowship training in Surgical Oncology and Sarcoma at Prince of Wales Hospital in 2018, where he focused on endocrine surgery and soft tissue tumours. He also completed a Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital.
Currently, Dr. Shaw holds appointments at Northern Beaches Hospital and Macquarie University Hospital. He actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings for endocrine surgery at both hospitals. His areas of expertise include thyroid and parathyroid surgery, parotid surgery, soft tissue tumour surgery, and skin cancer surgery, including melanoma treatments.
Dr. Shaw is committed to providing compassionate, personalised, and high-quality care to his patients. He values effective communication with his patients, ensuring they are fully informed and understand all aspects of their surgical care. His belief in interdisciplinary collaboration and maintaining strong relationships with GPs ensures optimal outcomes for his patients.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Shaw regularly participates in conferences and educational activities to stay up-to-date with the latest therapies and guidelines. He is also actively involved in teaching medical students at Sydney University, University of New South Wales, and Macquarie University, finding it an honour to mentor the next generation of health professionals.
Main Consulting Rooms:
Northern Beaches Surgical Oncology
Suite 2, Level 1 Building 7
49 Frenchs Forest Rd E
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Douglas Shaw
Education & training
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 985 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,023 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 3,039 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,712 |
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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 12
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.9233/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34809857 · cited by 97
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.7675/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33711135 · cited by 3
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.72
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.99
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.87
- Value For Money
- 4.89
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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 · douglas.shaw@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
