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prof James Keck

General Surgery Melbourne

prof James Keck

4 years of experience

11,098+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About prof James Keck at a glance

prof James Keck is a General Surgery practitioner based in Melbourne, 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, 2018). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Professor James Keck is clinical director of colorectal surgery for Eastern Health. Professor Keck sees private patients at both Epworth Eastern and St Vincent's Private Hospital, where is the acting head of colorectal surgery. He also holds consultations in Fitzroy and Victoria.

Professor Keck's specialist interests include:
Pelvic floor disorders
Colonoscopy
Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) for faecal incontinence
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEMS)
Laparoscopic (keyhole) colorectal surgery
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Professor Keck first trained in general surgery at St Vincent's Hospital and then undertook specialist colorectal surgery training in the UK, Adelaide, Melbourne, and the USA. He has an interest in teaching and has previously led surgical training at St Vincent's. Other leadership positions Professor Keck has held include president of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia & New Zealand (CSSANZ) and chair of RACS Colorectal Surgery.

In addition to this, Professor Keck has made significant contributions to research and has published a number of journal articles on pelvic floor and clinical colorectal surgery.

Professor Keck's personal interests include coaching basketball, music, and English literature.

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

— prof James Keck

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-689273 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-53E52E3C · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,642
Annual physical exam 99395 1,476
Vaccination administration 90471 2,188
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 443

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

Office, team & in practice

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James Keck in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
James Keck at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 135s
Meet James Keck

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
    James Keck, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8881/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35688676 · cited by 18
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    James Keck, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8429/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30456891 · cited by 16
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
    James Keck, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8144/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31793304 · cited by 118
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    James Keck, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7365/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36739236 · cited by 68

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
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · james.keck@euroclinics.example

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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

prof James Keck's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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    James Keck speaks English.

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