Accepting new patients
Dr.
Prof Matthew Read
General Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Prof Matthew Read
Prof. Matthew Read is an experienced general and upper gastrointestinal surgeon based at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Hons) from Monash University (2003) and became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2017. His clinical expertise centres on minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with a subspecialty focus on oesophago-gastric and bariatric procedures. Following his general surgical fellowship, Prof. Read completed advanced training through the Australian and New Zealand Gastro-Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA) at St Vincent’s and The Alfred Hospitals in Melbourne. He later undertook a surgical oncology fellowship at the University Medical Center in Utrecht, the Netherlands, under Prof Richard van Hillegersberg, refining his skills in robotic surgery. Prof. Read recently completed a PhD with the University of Melbourne and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, researching preclinical models of oesophageal cancer and Barrett’s oesophagus. His work has resulted in multiple publications, awards, and international collaborations. He now serves as a Senior Lecturer Fellow with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, sits on the advisory board of OESO, and represents younger fellows on the Academia Surgical Committee, reflecting his commitment to advancing surgical science and education.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-498038
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of General Surgery
#EB-A811168E
Renewal due 2021
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
HDI Global
4,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2000–2006
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona
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2006–2010
Residency · General Surgery
Universidad de Navarra
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
669 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
2,355 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
2,315 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
2,828 |
Patient reviews
See all 13"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated General Surgery — — 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 2011
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2011
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · matthew.read@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 11
Selected publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.2837/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 189
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.8554/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 127
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.1515/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 129
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery · European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Prof Matthew Read
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Prof Matthew Read is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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