Trust score 8/100
Dr Leigh Dahlenburg
Gastroenterologia · Port Macquarie
👤 8 years of experience
9,842+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Leigh Dahlenburg is a highly experienced gastroenterologist and hepatologist practicing at Highfields Gastroenterology and serving as a physician at both Port Macquarie Private Hospital and Port Macquarie Base Hospital. A graduate of the University of Tasmania, Dr. Dahlenburg completed his fellowship at the AW Morrow Centre for Gastroenterology and Transplant Services at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.
With a strong research background in colorectal cancer prevention and quality improvement in endoscopy, Dr. Dahlenburg has a particular clinical interest in cancer biology, colorectal cancer screening and early intervention, and familial gastroenterological cancer syndromes. He is deeply committed to the management of general gastroenterology in patients with a wide variety of symptoms and diagnoses.
Dr. Dahlenburg believes in fostering a close clinical relationship with his patients, ensuring continuous care throughout their treatment journey. Along wih committments to Private patients, he regularly performs on-call services as a Gastroenterologist and General physician at Port Macquarie Base Hospital, providing consultations, inpatient treatment, and emergency and elective endoscopy services.
Dr. Dahlenburg is also a strong advocate for community and GP education regarding gastrointestinal health and actively participates in practice and registrar teaching. He sits on the Senior Examination Panel of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and is heavily involved with training the future specialists of Australia.
With a strong research background in colorectal cancer prevention and quality improvement in endoscopy, Dr. Dahlenburg has a particular clinical interest in cancer biology, colorectal cancer screening and early intervention, and familial gastroenterological cancer syndromes. He is deeply committed to the management of general gastroenterology in patients with a wide variety of symptoms and diagnoses.
Dr. Dahlenburg believes in fostering a close clinical relationship with his patients, ensuring continuous care throughout their treatment journey. Along wih committments to Private patients, he regularly performs on-call services as a Gastroenterologist and General physician at Port Macquarie Base Hospital, providing consultations, inpatient treatment, and emergency and elective endoscopy services.
Dr. Dahlenburg is also a strong advocate for community and GP education regarding gastrointestinal health and actively participates in practice and registrar teaching. He sits on the Senior Examination Panel of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and is heavily involved with training the future specialists of Australia.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Leigh Dahlenburg
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Gastroenterologia
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Gastroenterologia
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,811 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,789 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 629 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,090 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 19 · i10: 10
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterologia
DOI: 10.2714/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38443831 · cited by 3
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterologia across AU
DOI: 10.5793/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32187923 · cited by 193
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Gastroenterologia European Annual Congress (Gastroenterologia) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Gastroenterologia National Society Meeting · Port Macquarie · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterologia — Port Macquarie · 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
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterologia
- Awareness When should you see a gastroenterologia?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · leigh.dahlenburg@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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