Dr Dr Jane Harding

Dr Jane Harding is a Consultant General Surgeon with a specialist focus on endocrine surgery, particularly conditions affecting the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. She is known for her empathetic, patient-centred approach, especially when supporting individuals requiring thyroid surgery. She completed her undergraduate medical degree at the University of Tasmania before undertaking surgical training at The Austin Hospital and St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. She achieved her Fellowship in General Surgery in 2004, followed by advanced subspecialty training in endocrine surgery. Her fellowship training included a year at Royal North Shore Hospital, one of Australia’s leading centres for endocrine surgery, and further specialist experience at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. She also gained international experience in Marseille, France, where she worked under Professor Jean-Francois Henry, a former president of the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons. After returning to Melbourne, Dr Harding established her own endocrine surgical practice and has since continued to provide a comprehensive range of general surgical procedures, with a particular emphasis on endocrine conditions. Her clinical interests include thyroid disease, parathyroid disorders, and adrenal gland conditions. She remains committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring her practice reflects the latest advancements in surgical care and delivers safe, effective, and up-to-date treatment for her patients.

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

1. 2012–2018
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   UAB Barcelona, Heidelberg (AU)

2. 2018–2022
   Residency · General Surgery

   UAB Barcelona, Heidelberg (AU)

3. 2022–2023
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Cleveland Clinic, US

1. 2022-09–2023-08
   Junior consultant

   UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

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Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 16 · i10: 13

Selected publications

1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Dr Jane Harding, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.8798/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 22

2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes

   Dr Dr Jane Harding, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.6465/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 188

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