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Dr Joel Budge

General Surgery Charlestown

Dr Joel Budge

13 years of experience

5,643+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Joel Budge at a glance

Dr Joel Budge is a General Surgery practitioner based in Charlestown, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Charlestown, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Joel Budge is a highly skilled general surgeon with a passion for providing exceptional patient care. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of surgical procedures, ensuring patients receive individualised treatment plans tailored to their specific needs. Dr Budge is committed to utilising the latest advancements in surgical techniques and technology to deliver optimal outcomes.
Patients can feel confident in Dr Budge's compassionate and patient-centred approach. They prioritise clear communication and take the time to thoroughly explain procedures and answer any questions, ensuring patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their surgical journey.

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

— Dr Joel Budge

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Charlestown (AU)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Charlestown (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-254644 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-49C05099 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,001
Annual physical exam 99395 295
Vaccination administration 90471 1,151
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,584

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Joel Budge in consultation
IN OFFICE
Joel Budge with the team
WITH TEAM
Joel Budge at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 116s
Meet Joel Budge

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
    Joel Budge, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1053/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34241062 · cited by 73
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Joel Budge, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7024/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36600230 · cited by 171
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
    Joel Budge, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5930/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38567958 · cited by 61

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

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 · joel.budge@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 Joel Budge's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Charlestown 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 Charlestown 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Joel Budge specialise in?

    Joel Budge specialises in General Surgery in Charlestown, AU.

  • What conditions does Joel Budge treat?

    Joel Budge treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Joel Budge practise?

    Joel Budge practises in Charlestown, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Joel Budge speak?

    Joel Budge speaks English.

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