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Professor Simon Platt

Verified Foot Ankle Surgery Nerang

Professor Simon Platt

7 years of experience 5.0 (199 verified reviews)

7,016+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Simon Platt at a glance

Professor Simon Platt is a Foot Ankle Surgery practitioner based in Nerang, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Nerang, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Simon Platt is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery, currently serving at the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. With over 25 years of orthopaedic experience and over 19 years experience in his specialist field of foot and ankle surgery. Professor Platt is dedicated to providing personalised care tailored to each patient's unique circumstances.

Professor Platt always prioritises conservative treatment whenever possible. He believes in avoiding unnecessary surgeries and always engages in open and transparent discussions with his patients about their treatment options. If surgery is not warranted, he will explore alternative approaches to address the patient's condition effectively.

Professor Platt's specialisation includes a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, such as sports injuries, arthroscopic procedures, and minimally invasive surgeries. He was one of the first surgeons in the UK trained in minimally invasive foot surgery, a skill he has brought to Australia.

Professor Platt graduated from the University of Bristol, UK, in 1993. Prior to specialising in surgery, he spent a year teaching anatomy at the University of Liverpool. In 1999, he began his training as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, which resulted in him being awarded the fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery (FRCS) in 2004. In 2019, he achieved the title of Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He therefore one of a few surgeons who holds Fellowship of both the College of Surgeons of England and the Australasian College in Orthopaedic Surgery.

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

— Professor Simon Platt

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Nerang (AU)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Foot Ankle Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Nerang (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Foot Ankle Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-34103 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Foot Ankle Surgery
#EB-52988A31 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 688
Annual physical exam 99395 454
Vaccination administration 90471 2,734
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,681

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

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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 99s
Meet Simon Platt

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Foot Ankle Surgery
    Simon Platt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4947/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35183821 · cited by 112
  2. Long-term follow-up of Foot Ankle Surgery across AU
    Simon Platt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9730/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36109266 · cited by 178
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Foot Ankle Surgery
    Simon Platt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2902/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38527051 · cited by 124

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Foot Ankle Surgery — Nerang · 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 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Foot Ankle Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a foot ankle surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · simon.platt@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

199 verified reviews
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199 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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

Professor Simon Platt's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Simon Platt treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Foot Ankle Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Nerang matters

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  • What does Simon Platt specialise in?

    Simon Platt specialises in Foot Ankle Surgery in Nerang, AU. 33 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Simon Platt treat?

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  • Where does Simon Platt practise?

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    Simon Platt speaks English.

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