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Dr Jacob Kwak

Palliative Medicine Sydney

Dr Jacob Kwak

5 years of experience

13,199+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Jacob Kwak at a glance

Dr Jacob Kwak is a Palliative Medicine practitioner based in Sydney, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Sydney, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Kwak is a dedicated and highly qualified physician who specialises in Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Medicine. They hold an MBBS degree from the University of New South Wales and have undergone extensive post-graduate training at several leading hospitals in Australia.
They are a passionate advocate for holistic care and integrate their expertise in both fields to provide compassionate and patient-centred care. Their approach is designed to optimise function and improve quality of life for their patients.
In addition to their clinical work, Dr Kwak is also actively involved in teaching and clinical education, mentoring physician trainees, medical students, nursing and allied health members. Their research interests include pharmacology in the older population, as well as clinician-family communication. Dr Kwak is committed to improving the quality of life of their patients and to advancing the practice of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine through research, education and compassionate care.

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

— Dr Jacob Kwak

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Sydney (AU)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Palliative Medicine
    Universitat de Barcelona, Sydney (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Palliative Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-654736 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Palliative Medicine
#EB-12C78852 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,185
Annual physical exam 99395 1,199
Vaccination administration 90471 559
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,928

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 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Jacob Kwak
HEADSHOT
Jacob Kwak in consultation
IN OFFICE
Jacob Kwak with the team
WITH TEAM
Jacob Kwak at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 110s
Meet Jacob Kwak

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Palliative Medicine across AU
    Jacob Kwak, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6478/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33649795 · cited by 113
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Palliative Medicine
    Jacob Kwak, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4302/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30579101 · cited by 3
  3. Long-term follow-up of Palliative Medicine across AU
    Jacob Kwak, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2580/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37972499 · cited by 109

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Palliative Medicine — Sydney · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

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 · jacob.kwak@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 Jacob Kwak's Areas of Specialty

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

Palliative Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Jacob Kwak specialise in?

    Jacob Kwak specialises in Palliative Medicine in Sydney, AU.

  • What conditions does Jacob Kwak treat?

    Jacob Kwak treats conditions within Palliative Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Jacob Kwak practise?

    Jacob Kwak practises in Sydney, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Jacob Kwak speak?

    Jacob Kwak speaks English.

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