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Dr Frank Sardelic

Verified Breast Surgery Tamworth

Dr Frank Sardelic

12 years of experience 5.0 (126 verified reviews)

5,371+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Frank Sardelic at a glance

Dr Frank Sardelic is a Breast Surgery practitioner based in Tamworth, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 41+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Tamworth, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Frank Sardelic is a highly experienced Specialist General Surgeon with a strong focus on breast, thyroid, and melanoma surgery. Born in Croatia, Dr Sardelic moved to Australia as a child, growing up in Far North Queensland before settling in Sydney. He graduated from the University of Sydney with a medical degree in 1986 and completed his surgical training at Westmead Hospital, earning his Fellowship in General Surgery from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1995.
Since 1997, Dr Sardelic has been based in Tamworth, working at Tamworth Rural and Referral Hospital and Tamara Private Hospital. His surgical expertise includes breast cancer surgery, thyroid and parathyroid procedures, salivary gland surgery, and melanoma treatment. He introduced the sentinel node biopsy technique—used for breast cancer and melanoma—to Tamworth, advancing care for local patients.
Dr Sardelic is the Medical Director of BreastScreen NorthWest Hunter New England and a member of BreastSurgANZ and the Breast Cancer Trials Group. He actively participates in international breast cancer research and oversees surgical training in Tamworth.
Known for his patient-focused approach, Dr Sardelic provides clear, compassionate guidance to help patients make informed decisions and feel supported throughout their treatment journey.

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

— Dr Frank Sardelic

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Tamworth (AU)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Breast Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Tamworth (AU)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Breast Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-20041 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Breast Surgery
#EB-4AF0004F · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,709
Annual physical exam 99395 2,459
Vaccination administration 90471 1,843
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,508

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

Frank Sardelic
HEADSHOT
Frank Sardelic in consultation
IN OFFICE
Frank Sardelic with the team
WITH TEAM
Frank Sardelic at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 78s
Meet Frank Sardelic

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Breast Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Frank Sardelic, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9823/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31751410 · cited by 141
  2. European registry analysis of Breast Surgery outcomes
    Frank Sardelic, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6331/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38493211 · cited by 31
  3. Outcomes of Breast Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Frank Sardelic, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8907/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36316449 · cited by 113
  4. European registry analysis of Breast Surgery outcomes
    Frank Sardelic, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5490/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36380713 · cited by 107

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Breast Surgery — Tamworth · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

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 Breast Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a breast surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · franko.sardelic@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

126 verified reviews
4.99
★★★★⯨
126 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Frank Sardelic's Areas of Specialty

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

Breast Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Tamworth matters

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  • What does Frank Sardelic specialise in?

    Frank Sardelic specialises in Breast Surgery in Tamworth, AU. 41 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Frank Sardelic treat?

    Frank Sardelic treats conditions within Breast Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Frank Sardelic practise?

    Frank Sardelic practises in Tamworth, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Frank Sardelic speak?

    Frank Sardelic speaks English, Croatian.

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  • What do patients say about Frank Sardelic?

    Frank Sardelic has a verified rating of 4.99/5 from 126 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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