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Dr Richard Hanney

General Surgery Sydney

Dr Richard Hanney

2 years of experience

1,637+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Richard Hanney at a glance

Dr Richard Hanney is a General Surgery practitioner based in Sydney, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 38+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Sydney, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Richard Hanney is a highly skilled General Surgeon with a diverse range of interests, spanning from elective hernia repair and gall bladder surgery to endoscopy/colonoscopy and emergency treatments for cancer and trauma. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Sydney/Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, graduating in 1988.
Dr. Hanney has pursued extensive postgraduate education and certifications, including recertification in various years, DSTC (Definitive Surgical Trauma Care) certification in 2002 and 2005, and accreditation in Colonoscopy by Conjoint Committee GESA. He has been actively involved in teaching and training, serving as an EMST Course Director, EMST (ATLS) Course Instructor, and completing the EMST (ATLS) Instructor course in July 1995.
Dr. Hanney has held several significant positions, including Head of the Department of Surgery at Mount Druitt Hospital from 2012 to 2013. He is currently a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney, where he shares his knowledge and expertise with aspiring medical professionals. Additionally, he serves as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) General Surgeon at Westmead Hospital Acute Surgical Unit and has been credentialed at Minchinbury, Westmead Private, and Nepean Private Hospitals.

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

— Dr Richard Hanney

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Sydney (AU)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Sydney (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-909444 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-7C19B026 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,443
Annual physical exam 99395 1,013
Vaccination administration 90471 1,373
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 994

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Richard Hanney
HEADSHOT
Richard Hanney in consultation
IN OFFICE
Richard Hanney with the team
WITH TEAM
Richard Hanney at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 126s
Meet Richard Hanney

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
    Richard Hanney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3674/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33296318 · cited by 187
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Richard Hanney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8472/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34441464 · cited by 201

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

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 · richard.hanney@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

Dr Richard Hanney's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Richard Hanney specialise in?

    Richard Hanney specialises in General Surgery in Sydney, AU. 38 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Richard Hanney practise?

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  • What languages does Richard Hanney speak?

    Richard Hanney speaks English.

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