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Trust score 8/100
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Prof
Prof Stephen Pillinger
General Surgery
English
7,672+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Associate Professor Stephen Pillinger is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon with extensive experience in benign and malignant colorectal pathology. He completed his medical studies at the University of Sheffield from 1988 to 1994 and pursued advanced training in General Surgery at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney from 1999 to 2002.
Following his fellowship training as a Clinical Fellow in Colon & Rectal Surgery at The Academic Surgical Unit, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull, UK, from 2003 to 2005, Dr. Pillinger became one of the premier Colon & Rectal Surgeons in Australia. He specialises in minimally invasive Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM), diagnostic and interventional colonoscopy, and minimally invasive Hernia Surgery and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.
Dr. Pillinger is recognised as one of the busiest robotic colorectal surgeons in Australia and has received training in robotic surgery in the US and South Korea. He is a member of the Colorectal Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) and the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Beyond his surgical practice, Dr. Pillinger is actively involved in research, focusing on areas such as Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery, Robotic and Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Surgery, Diathermy Smoke and Surgical Safety, and Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery.
Following his fellowship training as a Clinical Fellow in Colon & Rectal Surgery at The Academic Surgical Unit, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull, UK, from 2003 to 2005, Dr. Pillinger became one of the premier Colon & Rectal Surgeons in Australia. He specialises in minimally invasive Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM), diagnostic and interventional colonoscopy, and minimally invasive Hernia Surgery and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.
Dr. Pillinger is recognised as one of the busiest robotic colorectal surgeons in Australia and has received training in robotic surgery in the US and South Korea. He is a member of the Colorectal Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) and the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Beyond his surgical practice, Dr. Pillinger is actively involved in research, focusing on areas such as Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery, Robotic and Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Surgery, Diathermy Smoke and Surgical Safety, and Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Prof Stephen Pillinger
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · General Surgery
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2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,246 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,904 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,656 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,415 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 3
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7018/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36663665 · cited by 126
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6935/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32157879 · cited by 76
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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 · stephen.pillinger@euroclinics.example
