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Dr Nicholas Cocco
General Surgery · Macquarie University
👤 12 years of experience
10,318+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Nicholas Cocco is an experienced General and Bariatric Surgeon who trained extensively across New South Wales, the ACT, and Victoria. Currently in his fith year as a consultant bariatric surgeon, Dr Cocco practises at Lakeview, Westmead Private and Macquarie University Hospitals in Sydney, where he provides comprehensive surgical care with a focus on safety, precision, and long-term patient wellbeing.
His post-fellowship training encompassed a broad range of advanced procedures, including kidney and pancreas transplantation, acute general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and vascular surgery.
Dr Cocco’s clinical interests include:
Bariatric and metabolic surgery
Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures (with and without MiniMizer Rings™)
Removal of gastric bands and MiniMizer Rings™
Revision surgery following previous bariatric procedures
Post-bariatric management and follow-up care
Medical management of obesity
Hiatus hernia and reflux surgery
Open and laparoscopic hernia repair
Gallbladder surgery
A member of General Surgeons Australia, the Australian and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS), and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), Dr Cocco remains at the forefront of developments in bariatric and metabolic health.
He is deeply passionate about obesity management and its potential to improve or resolve associated health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, and infertility. His approach to care is highly personalised and patient-centred, reflecting his belief that successful outcomes stem from understanding each patient’s individual goals, challenges, and motivations.
Empathetic and approachable, Dr Cocco takes time to build trust and understanding with every patient, ensuring that each step of their journey—from initial consultation to post-operative recovery—is guided by compassion, transparency, and clinical excellence.
His post-fellowship training encompassed a broad range of advanced procedures, including kidney and pancreas transplantation, acute general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and vascular surgery.
Dr Cocco’s clinical interests include:
Bariatric and metabolic surgery
Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures (with and without MiniMizer Rings™)
Removal of gastric bands and MiniMizer Rings™
Revision surgery following previous bariatric procedures
Post-bariatric management and follow-up care
Medical management of obesity
Hiatus hernia and reflux surgery
Open and laparoscopic hernia repair
Gallbladder surgery
A member of General Surgeons Australia, the Australian and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS), and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), Dr Cocco remains at the forefront of developments in bariatric and metabolic health.
He is deeply passionate about obesity management and its potential to improve or resolve associated health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, and infertility. His approach to care is highly personalised and patient-centred, reflecting his belief that successful outcomes stem from understanding each patient’s individual goals, challenges, and motivations.
Empathetic and approachable, Dr Cocco takes time to build trust and understanding with every patient, ensuring that each step of their journey—from initial consultation to post-operative recovery—is guided by compassion, transparency, and clinical excellence.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Nicholas Cocco
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · General Surgery
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2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 843 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,125 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,469 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,386 |
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 | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 16
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3868/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39355967 · cited by 75
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2007/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33370171 · cited by 105
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4494/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32026114 · cited by 183
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.4258/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38314203 · cited by 93
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Macquarie University · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Macquarie University · 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 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015
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 · nicholas.cocco@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
1 verified review5.00
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1 review
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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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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