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Dr Kar Yin Fok

Verified General Surgery Sydney

Dr Kar Yin Fok

15 years of experience 4.8 (6 verified reviews)

8,944+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Kar Yin Fok at a glance

Dr Kar Yin Fok is a General Surgery practitioner based in Sydney, Australia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 14+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Sydney, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Kar Yin Fok is a specialist General Surgeon with advanced expertise in colorectal surgery, practicing at the Sydney Adventist Hospital. Her clinical interests encompass all aspects of colorectal surgery, including colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, anorectal conditions, bowel endometriosis, and pelvic floor disorders.

Dr Fok graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Science (Medicine) Honours from the University of New South Wales in 2012 and was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2020. Following her general surgical training, she undertook further subspecialty training in acute surgery at Nepean Hospital and colorectal surgery at Royal North Shore Hospital. She then completed the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand training program, training at both Westmead Hospital and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

Her surgical expertise includes minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and robotic approaches), proctology, colonoscopy, and she also manages a range of general surgical conditions such as hernias and gallstone disease.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr Fok is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University, where she is actively involved in surgical education and research, contributing to the training of future surgeons and the advancement of colorectal care.

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

— Dr Kar Yin Fok

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Sydney (AU)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Sydney (AU)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-394024 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-6EADC9A9 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 283
Annual physical exam 99395 1,229
Vaccination administration 90471 573
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 834

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kar Yin Fok
HEADSHOT
Kar Yin Fok in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kar Yin Fok with the team
WITH TEAM
Kar Yin Fok at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 91s
Meet Kar Yin Fok

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Kar Yin Fok, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2066/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31994806 · cited by 155
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kar Yin Fok, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8665/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33361768 · cited by 73
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Kar Yin Fok, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4184/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30321578 · cited by 87

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Sydney · 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 General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kar.yin.fok@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

6 verified reviews
4.83
★★★★⯨
6 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
4.9
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.7
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
96.0
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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 Kar Yin Fok's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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    Kar Yin Fok specialises in General Surgery in Sydney, AU. 14 years of clinical experience.

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    Kar Yin Fok speaks English, Cantonese.

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