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Dr Kenneth Buxey

General Surgery Melbourne

Dr Kenneth Buxey

12 years of experience

8,158+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Kenneth Buxey at a glance

Dr Kenneth Buxey is a General Surgery practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Kenneth Buxey is a highly skilled General Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Colorectal Surgery. His practise is based at Linacre Private Hospital. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and a member of several professional bodies, including the Colorectal Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) and General Surgery Australia. Additionally, Dr. Buxey is a Conjoint Committee accredited colonoscopist and endoscopist (GESA accredited).
Dr. Buxey earned his medical degree from the University of Melbourne with First Class Honours and completed his General Surgery training at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. He further specialised in Colorectal Surgery through the CSSANZ program, undergoing training in both Sydney and Melbourne, and also expanded his knowledge as an ASCRS International Travelling Fellow in the USA.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Buxey holds an Associate Lecturer position at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of Medicine, with previous academic appointments at The University of Tasmania, University of Melbourne, and Monash University. He is fluent in German and enjoys collaborating with general practitioners to discuss a wide range of general surgical conditions.
Dr. Buxey's surgical interests include colorectal surgery, general surgery, bowel cancer screening and prevention, endoscopic and laparoscopic colorectal and hernia surgery, and the management of pelvic floor disorders such as faecal incontinence and constipation. He is also an advocate for minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care with less invasive techniques.

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

— Dr Kenneth Buxey

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-696583 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-56311328 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,607
Annual physical exam 99395 1,721
Vaccination administration 90471 2,473
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 398

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kenneth Buxey
HEADSHOT
Kenneth Buxey in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kenneth Buxey with the team
WITH TEAM
Kenneth Buxey at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 131s
Meet Kenneth Buxey

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Kenneth Buxey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8146/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37985686 · cited by 55
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kenneth Buxey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9398/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36322263 · cited by 93
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Kenneth Buxey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9834/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32372809 · cited by 187

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 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

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 · kenneth.buxey@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

Dr Kenneth Buxey's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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    Kenneth Buxey specialises in General Surgery in Melbourne, AU. 17 years of clinical experience.

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    Kenneth Buxey speaks English, German.

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