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Dr Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh

Verified Breast Surgery Sydney

Dr Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh

9 years of experience 5.0 (23 verified reviews)

1,536+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh at a glance

Dr Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh is a Breast Surgery practitioner based in Sydney, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Sydney, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh is a Specialist General and Breast Cancer Surgeon practising at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Kareena Private Hospital, Waratah Private Hospital, and Sydney Southwest Private Hospital in Sydney. He specialises in breast, endocrine, and general surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques and oncoplastic breast surgery, which combines cancer removal with reconstructive procedures to preserve breast appearance. His approach integrates the latest surgical and non-invasive treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
His expertise includes breast cancer surgery such as breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy), total mastectomy, and oncoplastic techniques aimed at improving cosmetic outcomes. He also manages endocrine surgeries involving the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Dr Cohen-Hallaleh performs procedures including lymph node removal, fibroadenoma cryoablation, hernia repairs, gallbladder surgery, endoscopic investigations (gastroscopy and colonoscopy), and excision of melanoma and soft tissue tumors.
Dr Cohen-Hallaleh completed his medical degree (MBBS) and Bachelor of Science in Medicine at the University of New South Wales in 2006. He earned a Master of Surgery (ChM) from the University of Edinburgh in 2017 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2014. He is also an Associate Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (AFRACMA) since 2019. His subspecialty training includes fellowships in Clinical Surgical Oncology at The Royal Marsden Hospital (London), Head, Neck, Breast & Endocrine Surgery at Auckland City Hospital, and Breast Cancer Surgery accredited by Breast Surgeons of Australia & New Zealand.
Dr Cohen-Hallaleh holds academic positions as Conjoint Associate Lecturer at UNSW and Associate Senior Lecturer at Western Sydney University. He is involved in surgical education as an instructor and examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. His research interests focus on breast cancer, and he actively participates in clinical trials.

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

— Dr Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Sydney (AU)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Breast Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Sydney (AU)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Breast Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-540893 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Breast Surgery
#EB-348968EF · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,010
Annual physical exam 99395 1,868
Vaccination administration 90471 1,348
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,323

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

Office, team & in practice

Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh
HEADSHOT
Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh with the team
WITH TEAM
Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 137s
Meet Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Breast Surgery outcomes
    Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9092/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31034727 · cited by 146
  2. Outcomes of Breast Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5880/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39804839 · cited by 128
  3. European registry analysis of Breast Surgery outcomes
    Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3854/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35457631 · cited by 158
  4. Outcomes of Breast Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5040/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39865068 · cited by 76

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Breast Surgery — Sydney · 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 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Breast Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a breast surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ruben.cohen.hallaleh@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

23 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
23 reviews
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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Breast Surgery

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