Accepting new patients
Prof. Dr.
Mr Philip Smart
Gastroenterology
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Philip Smart
Dr Philip Smart is a general surgeon who specialises in colorectal (bowel) surgery. He consults at Epworth Eastern Specialist Centre, Epworth Freemasons, and Heidelberg Surgical. His public appointment is at Eastern Health and Austin Health. Dr Smart is also the current deputy director in the Department of Surgery, Anaesthesia and Procedural Medicine at Austin Health and the Head of Surgery at The Surgery Centre. Dr Smart's special interests include the following: • Colonoscopy • National Bowel Cancer Screening Program • Robotic surgery • Irritable bowel • Faecal Incontinence Dr Smart trained in general surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital before undertaking a fellowship in colorectal surgery in 2009. He has also completed a colorectal fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic, USA, where he gained expertise in the methods of robotic surgery. Following this, Dr Smart became a Doctor of Medical Science after studying at the University of Melbourne. He also achieved a degree in clinical research methods at Monash University. Dr Smart also founded MBS Search which is one of Australia's most renowned medical apps for doctors and surgeons, enabling them to search for relevant MBS (Medicare Benefits Schedule) codes for their surgeries.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-758262
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-10C1AD91
Renewal due 2025
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
AmTrust Europe
2,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2004–2010
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona
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2010–2014
Residency · Gastroenterology
Universitat de Barcelona
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
327 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,241 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,641 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
326 |
Patient reviews
"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Gastroenterology — — 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
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 9
Selected publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
DOI: 10.5985/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 191
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across
DOI: 10.9129/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 189
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
DOI: 10.5394/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 51
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Additional publications
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Gastroenterology · European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr Philip Smart
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Philip Smart is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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