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Dr Kunal Thacker

Verified Paediatrics Westmead

Dr Kunal Thacker

12 years of experience 5.0 (4 verified reviews)

12,321+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Kunal Thacker at a glance

Dr Kunal Thacker is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Westmead, Australia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ 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 Westmead, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Kunal Thacker is a paediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist currently practising at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) in Sydney, Australia. With extensive training and experience in both gastroenterology and hepatology, Dr. Thacker specialises in addressing a wide range of gastrointestinal issues affecting children from birth through adolescence.
Dr. Thacker completed his advanced training in gastroenterology and hepatology at the Children’s Hospital Westmead and furthered his expertise with a stint at Sickkids Hospital in Toronto, Canada. Prior to joining CHW, he served as a senior consultant at Perth Children’s Hospital (formerly Princess Margaret Hospital for Children) in Western Australia.
As an accredited practitioner recognised by the Conjoint Committee for Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Australia, Dr. Thacker is proficient in performing advanced endoscopic procedures such as Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy for children of all ages. His clinical interests span various conditions including:
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Chronic Diarrhoea and Constipation
Coeliac Disease
Liver Diseases
Faltering Growth
Dr. Thacker provides his expertise in both private and public hospital settings. In addition to his role at CHW, he also offers consultations and endoscopic services at private hospitals including Westmead Private Hospital, North Shore Private Hospital, and Norwest Private Hospital.

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

— Dr Kunal Thacker

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Westmead (AU)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Paediatrics
    UAB Barcelona, Westmead (AU)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-774539 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-09929EB8 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,990
Annual physical exam 99395 512
Vaccination administration 90471 296
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,007

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

Kunal Thacker
HEADSHOT
Kunal Thacker in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kunal Thacker with the team
WITH TEAM
Kunal Thacker at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 138s
Meet Kunal Thacker

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kunal Thacker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4536/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34745431 · cited by 142
  2. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Kunal Thacker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6717/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32993441 · cited by 52
  3. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kunal Thacker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3012/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35893795 · cited by 74
  4. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Kunal Thacker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8094/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37359932 · cited by 112

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Westmead · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

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 Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kunal.thacker@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

4 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
4 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Kunal Thacker's Areas of Specialty

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

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Westmead matters

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    Kunal Thacker speaks English.

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