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Dr John Donald Macansh

Physiotherapy Surfers Paradise

Dr John Donald Macansh

15 years of experience

10,279+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr John Donald Macansh at a glance

Dr John Donald Macansh is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Surfers Paradise, 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, 2007). Serves patients in Surfers Paradise, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Macansh is a highly qualified physiotherapist dedicated to providing individualised care and evidence-based treatment to help patients achieve their optimal physical function. They possess a comprehensive understanding of the human body and its mechanics, allowing them to accurately assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr Macansh is passionate about empowering patients to actively participate in their recovery. They believe in a holistic approach to physiotherapy, considering not only the physical symptoms but also the patient's lifestyle, goals, and overall well-being. Their treatment plans are tailored to each individual's needs and may include a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education.

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

— Dr John Donald Macansh

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Surfers Paradise (AU)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Physiotherapy
    Universidad de Sevilla, Surfers Paradise (AU)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-123778 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-FA791A4B · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,733
Annual physical exam 99395 1,267
Vaccination administration 90471 1,971
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,108

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

John Donald Macansh in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Donald Macansh with the team
WITH TEAM
John Donald Macansh at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 120s
Meet John Donald Macansh

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Donald Macansh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1634/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32280358 · cited by 101
  2. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    John Donald Macansh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7331/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33042324 · cited by 119
  3. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Donald Macansh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5885/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34211994 · cited by 9

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Physiotherapy European Annual Congress (Physiotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Physiotherapy National Society Meeting · Surfers Paradise · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — Surfers Paradise · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · john.donald.macansh@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 John Donald Macansh's Areas of Specialty

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

Physiotherapy

Movement-based rehabilitation for injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain and athletic performance.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Surfers Paradise 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 Surfers Paradise 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 John Donald Macansh specialise in?

    John Donald Macansh specialises in Physiotherapy in Surfers Paradise, AU.

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    John Donald Macansh treats conditions within Physiotherapy. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does John Donald Macansh practise?

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    John Donald Macansh speaks English.

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