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Mr Philip Smart

Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology Melbourne

Mr Philip Smart

12 years of experience

9,437+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Philip Smart at a glance

Mr Philip Smart is a Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ 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 Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

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.”

— Mr Philip Smart

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-758262 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology
#EB-10C1AD91 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 327
Annual physical exam 99395 1,241
Vaccination administration 90471 1,641
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 326

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

Office, team & in practice

Philip Smart
HEADSHOT
Philip Smart in consultation
IN OFFICE
Philip Smart with the team
WITH TEAM
Philip Smart at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 140s
Meet Philip Smart

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Philip Smart, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5985/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32750626 · cited by 191
  2. Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology across AU
    Philip Smart, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9129/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33905812 · cited by 189
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Philip Smart, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5394/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31024801 · cited by 51
  4. Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology across AU
    Philip Smart, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3899/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33309309 · cited by 9

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology — 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 Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatric pediatric gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · philip.smart@euroclinics.example

Location

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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

Mr Philip Smart's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Philip Smart treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Philip Smart specialise in?

    Philip Smart specialises in Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology in Melbourne, AU. 27 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Philip Smart treat?

    Philip Smart treats conditions within Paediatric Pediatric Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Philip Smart practise?

    Philip Smart practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Philip Smart speak?

    Philip Smart speaks English.

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