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Dr Joanne Smuk

Paediatrics St Leonards

Dr Joanne Smuk

14 years of experience

12,557+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Joanne Smuk at a glance

Dr Joanne Smuk is a Paediatrics practitioner based in St Leonards, Australia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2008). Serves patients in St Leonards, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Smuk is a passionate consultant paediatrician with over ten years of experience in paediatric medicine. She is a Royal Australasian College of Physicians fellow and works as a visiting medical officer at the Royal North Shore Hospital with consultations at The Paediatric Clinic and Randwick Specialists. Dr Smuk is an expert in all areas of paediatric treatment with a particular interest in helping families adjust to the challenges of having a baby, as well as general paediatric concerns including asthma, eczema, constipation, growth disorders, development, and the care of children with complex medical requirements. She enjoys managing the wide spectrum of medical issues that infants and children may face.
Dr Smuk earned her medical qualification from the University of Sydney and went on to train in general paediatrics at the Sydney Children's Hospital Network. Prior to studying medicine, she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) and worked as a Paediatric Speech Pathologist for several years. She also worked as a respite caregiver for families with children who have developmental difficulties.
Dr Smuk is a mother of four small children and understands the numerous difficulties that come with being a parent. Outside of work, she enjoys photography and spending time with her family.

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

— Dr Joanne Smuk

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, St Leonards (AU)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universitat de Barcelona, St Leonards (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-696656 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-73D5C372 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,087
Annual physical exam 99395 1,161
Vaccination administration 90471 2,201
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,454

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 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Joanne Smuk in consultation
IN OFFICE
Joanne Smuk with the team
WITH TEAM
Joanne Smuk at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 104s
Meet Joanne Smuk

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across AU
    Joanne Smuk, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1620/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36331194 · cited by 191
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Joanne Smuk, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6138/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32440482 · cited by 173
  3. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across AU
    Joanne Smuk, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1671/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34432774 · cited by 67

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Paediatrics European Annual Congress (Paediatrics) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Paediatrics National Society Meeting · St Leonards · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — St Leonards · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · joanne.smuk@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 Joanne Smuk's Areas of Specialty

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

Paediatrics

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in St Leonards matters

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 St Leonards 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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    Joanne Smuk specialises in Paediatrics in St Leonards, AU. 22 years of clinical experience.

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    Joanne Smuk speaks English.

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