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Dr Jacob Vanyai

General Surgery Melbourne

Dr Jacob Vanyai

4 years of experience

6,352+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Jacob Vanyai at a glance

Dr Jacob Vanyai is a General Surgery practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Vanyai is a highly qualified specialist Upper GI and General Surgeon. They have a special interest in minimally invasive gastroesophageal surgery, particularly in the areas of gastric cancer and hiatal hernia repair. Dr Vanyai is dedicated to providing patients with the best possible care and utilises modern enhanced recovery protocols to improve post-operative care. In addition to their expertise in Upper GI surgery, they are also a GESA accredited endoscopist and an experienced general surgeon.
Dr Vanyai is committed to delivering world-class surgical services to all patients. Their practice encompasses a wide range of procedures, including surgery of the oesophagus, stomach, gallbladder, and pancreas, addressing both benign and cancerous conditions. They are also experienced in obesity surgery. Dr Vanyai believes in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and works closely with oncologists, gastroenterologists, and other specialist and allied health staff to ensure the best possible outcomes.

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

— Dr Jacob Vanyai

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-118648 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-7A5F4021 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 262
Annual physical exam 99395 888
Vaccination administration 90471 2,480
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 935

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 117s
Meet Jacob Vanyai

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Jacob Vanyai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6433/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38464225 · cited by 38
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Jacob Vanyai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6058/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32404013 · cited by 36

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-02 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-15 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · jacob.vanyai@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 Vanyai's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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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 Melbourne 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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  • What does Jacob Vanyai specialise in?

    Jacob Vanyai specialises in General Surgery in Melbourne, AU.

  • What conditions does Jacob Vanyai treat?

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  • Where does Jacob Vanyai practise?

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    Jacob Vanyai speaks English.

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