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Dr Raaj Chandra

General Surgery Parkville

Dr Raaj Chandra

2 years of experience

2,018+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
14
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Raaj Chandra at a glance

Dr Raaj Chandra is a General Surgery practitioner based in Parkville, Australia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Parkville, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Raaj Chandra practises colorectal surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Box Hill Hospital. He also holds consultations with private patients at Epworth Eastern Hospital and Melbourne Private Hospital.


Dr Chandra's areas of interest are as follows:
Colonoscopy (including direct access colonoscopy)
Gastroscopy
Open and advanced laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer and IBD
Major bowel resection surgery
Perineal conditions
Hernia surgery
Fistula surgery
Haemorrhoid treatment (including surgery)
General emergency surgery
Reconstructive pouch surgery


Dr Chandra uses minimally invasive procedures where possible, and specialises in ‘keyhole' surgery.


He qualified in 1998 from the University of Tasmania, after first completing a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. Following this, he became a senior medical officer in the Royal Australian Air Force until 2006, where he achieved a number of medals including the United Nations Medal, the Australian Service Medal, and the Australian Defence Force Medal.


Dr Chandra undertook post-fellowship training in colorectal surgery at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne Hospital, and the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He is actively involved in clinical research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Box Hill Hospital and has published a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals.


Dr Chandra also has a passion for teaching and earned a Master's Degree in surgical education from Imperial College London. He is currently an adjunct senior lecturer at Monash University Medical School whilst also training advanced surgical trainees in general surgery, and fellowship trainees in colorectal surgery.

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

— Dr Raaj Chandra

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, PARKVILLE (AU)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, PARKVILLE (AU)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-674351 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-4CC29BB5 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,993
Annual physical exam 99395 1,727
Vaccination administration 90471 1,799
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 568

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Raaj Chandra
HEADSHOT
Raaj Chandra in consultation
IN OFFICE
Raaj Chandra with the team
WITH TEAM
Raaj Chandra at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 113s
Meet Raaj Chandra

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Raaj Chandra, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3529/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39060158 · cited by 137
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Raaj Chandra, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3975/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33729456 · cited by 19
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Raaj Chandra, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2711/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33301665 · cited by 53
  4. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Raaj Chandra, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5182/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31809350 · cited by 87

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — PARKVILLE · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

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 · raaj.chandra@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
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    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Raaj Chandra's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Raaj Chandra specialises in General Surgery in PARKVILLE, AU. 25 years of clinical experience.

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    Raaj Chandra speaks English, Hindi.

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