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Trust score 8/100
Accepting new patients
A/Prof
A/Prof Craig Lynch
General Surgery
English
2,820+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Associate Professor Craig Lynch is a well experienced Colorectal Surgeon specialising in the management of Colorectal Cancer using minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne and is a member of Cancer Specialists Australia, currently practicing at the Epworth Hospital, Melbourne and the Sydney Adventist Hospital, Sydney.
He completed his medical degree at the University of Otago, New Zealand in 1990 and holds a Master of Medical Sciences degree. He completed his post-qualification fellowship in General Surgery in New Zealand, subsequently completing his post-fellowship training at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, United States and St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne.
He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2001 and is also a Fellow of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand, as well as an International Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Assoc Prof Lynch's clinical practice is dedicated to providing high quality and compassionate care for every one of his patients. He has specialist expertise in colon and rectal cancer and manages these conditions using minimally invasive surgical techniques, namely laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He also has clinical expertise in gastroscopy, colonoscopy and the management of other colorectal conditions, including haemorrhoids and peritoneal disease.
He completed his medical degree at the University of Otago, New Zealand in 1990 and holds a Master of Medical Sciences degree. He completed his post-qualification fellowship in General Surgery in New Zealand, subsequently completing his post-fellowship training at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, United States and St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne.
He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2001 and is also a Fellow of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand, as well as an International Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Assoc Prof Lynch's clinical practice is dedicated to providing high quality and compassionate care for every one of his patients. He has specialist expertise in colon and rectal cancer and manages these conditions using minimally invasive surgical techniques, namely laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He also has clinical expertise in gastroscopy, colonoscopy and the management of other colorectal conditions, including haemorrhoids and peritoneal disease.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— A/Prof Craig Lynch
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · General Surgery
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2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,821 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 683 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 995 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,580 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 5 · i10: 16
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8132/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39093443 · cited by 45
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.6492/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35905817 · cited by 71
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7918/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38028921 · cited by 65
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7469/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31518849 · cited by 171
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 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2019
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 · andrew.lynch@euroclinics.example
