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Mr Rick Pretorius
👤 3 años de experiencia
10,158+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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Mr Rick Pretorius is a Consultant General Surgeon currently seeing patients at UPMC Aut Even. He completed his medical degree at the University of Orange Free State, South Africa in 2000, followed by his higher surgical training in general surgery at the same university. He obtained his Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration in 2012 and subsequently joined St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny, in 2013.
During his time at St Luke’s Hospital, Mr Pretorius played an active role in improving quality and safety standards for surgical patients. He expanded the range of surgical options available, particularly focusing on enhancing and advancing laparoscopic surgery provision. Additionally, he actively contributed to the implementation of international surgical best practices.
Since 2015, Mr Pretorius has been affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and the University of Limerick, where he currently serves as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer. He delivers academic lectures and facilitates training courses on various topics, including advanced laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Mr Pretorius is also engaged in research and has presented his findings at national and international conferences.
In his practice, Mr Pretorius offers a comprehensive range of general surgical services, including laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy, colonic surgery, minor surgical procedures, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and small bowel surgery. His special interests lie in complex abdominal wall reconstruction, umbilical/paraumbilical hernia repair, various types of hernia repair (inguinal, femoral, obturator), and management of pilonidal sinus disease.
During his time at St Luke’s Hospital, Mr Pretorius played an active role in improving quality and safety standards for surgical patients. He expanded the range of surgical options available, particularly focusing on enhancing and advancing laparoscopic surgery provision. Additionally, he actively contributed to the implementation of international surgical best practices.
Since 2015, Mr Pretorius has been affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and the University of Limerick, where he currently serves as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer. He delivers academic lectures and facilitates training courses on various topics, including advanced laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Mr Pretorius is also engaged in research and has presented his findings at national and international conferences.
In his practice, Mr Pretorius offers a comprehensive range of general surgical services, including laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy, colonic surgery, minor surgical procedures, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and small bowel surgery. His special interests lie in complex abdominal wall reconstruction, umbilical/paraumbilical hernia repair, various types of hernia repair (inguinal, femoral, obturator), and management of pilonidal sinus disease.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Rick Pretorius
Educación y formación
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2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2019–2023 Residency · General Surgery
Carrera y nombramientos
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2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
Licencias y seguros
Licencias médicas
IE — Medical Council of Ireland
Certificaciones del consejo
European Board of General Surgery
Seguro de responsabilidad profesional:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file
Procedimientos realizados
| Procedimiento | Código | Total acumulado |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,861 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 3,019 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,035 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 292 |
Servicios y precios
| Servicio | Duración | Modalidad | Precio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Consulta, equipo y en práctica
Vídeos
Investigación y publicaciones
índice h: 20 · i10: 9
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across IE
DOI: 10.4372/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31570787 · citado por 133
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.1060/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32169240 · citado por 143
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across IE
DOI: 10.3505/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36622992 · citado por 137
Conferencias invitadas
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Kilkenny · 2023 · oral abstract
Premios y afiliaciones
Premios
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Kilkenny · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Membresías en sociedades
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Desde 2024
- national college of family doctors — Member · Desde 2024
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Desde 2024
Artículos de este doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
Para pacientes internacionales
- Coordinador
- Patient liaison · rick.pretorius@euroclinics.example
- Seguros internacionales aceptados
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Ubicación
1 etiquetaReseñas de pacientes
56 reseñas verificadas4.97
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56 reseñas
- 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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★★★★★ ✓ Verificado Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificado Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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