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Dr Nicholas Cocco

Verified General Surgery Macquarie University

Dr Nicholas Cocco

12 years of experience 5.0 (1 verified reviews)

10,318+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Nicholas Cocco at a glance

Dr Nicholas Cocco is a General Surgery practitioner based in Macquarie University, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona 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 Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Macquarie University, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Nicholas Cocco is an experienced General and Bariatric Surgeon who trained extensively across New South Wales, the ACT, and Victoria. Currently in his fith year as a consultant bariatric surgeon, Dr Cocco practises at Lakeview, Westmead Private and Macquarie University Hospitals in Sydney, where he provides comprehensive surgical care with a focus on safety, precision, and long-term patient wellbeing.

His post-fellowship training encompassed a broad range of advanced procedures, including kidney and pancreas transplantation, acute general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and vascular surgery.

Dr Cocco’s clinical interests include:


Bariatric and metabolic surgery

Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures (with and without MiniMizer Rings™)

Removal of gastric bands and MiniMizer Rings™

Revision surgery following previous bariatric procedures

Post-bariatric management and follow-up care

Medical management of obesity

Hiatus hernia and reflux surgery

Open and laparoscopic hernia repair

Gallbladder surgery


A member of General Surgeons Australia, the Australian and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS), and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), Dr Cocco remains at the forefront of developments in bariatric and metabolic health.

He is deeply passionate about obesity management and its potential to improve or resolve associated health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, and infertility. His approach to care is highly personalised and patient-centred, reflecting his belief that successful outcomes stem from understanding each patient’s individual goals, challenges, and motivations.

Empathetic and approachable, Dr Cocco takes time to build trust and understanding with every patient, ensuring that each step of their journey—from initial consultation to post-operative recovery—is guided by compassion, transparency, and clinical excellence.

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

— Dr Nicholas Cocco

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Macquarie University (AU)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Macquarie University (AU)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-443274 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-66F4DE88 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 843
Annual physical exam 99395 1,125
Vaccination administration 90471 2,469
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,386

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nicholas Cocco
HEADSHOT
Nicholas Cocco in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nicholas Cocco with the team
WITH TEAM
Nicholas Cocco at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 125s
Meet Nicholas Cocco

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nicholas Cocco, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3868/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39355967 · cited by 75
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Nicholas Cocco, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2007/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33370171 · cited by 105
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nicholas Cocco, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4494/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32026114 · cited by 183
  4. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Nicholas Cocco, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.4258/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38314203 · cited by 93

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

1 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
1 review
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

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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