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A/Prof Christos Apostolou
👤 2 years of experience
5,576+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
3
Languages spoken
About
Associate Professor Christos Apostolou is an experienced Specialist Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon. He holds expertise in Upper Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic Hepatobiliary, Bariatric & Robotic Surgery.
He is an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor with the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology, at the Sydney Adventist Hospital Clinical School, currently leading and facilitating research with the Australian National University.
Christos is the current Head of Department in General Surgery and Clinical lead in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at the Sydney Adventist Hospital.
A/Prof. Apostolou undertook his surgical training in Cape Town, with admission to the South African College of Surgeons in 2003, subsequently completing 5 years of fellowships in Upper GI/HPB/ Trauma Surgery and was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2012, after emigrating with his family to Australia.
He holds a Masters in Surgery from the University of Cape Town, and a Certificate of Surgical Gastroenterology from the South African College of Surgeons, maintaining a strong interest in research with numerous, and ongoing peer-review publications.
He was the previous department head in Upper GI Surgery at Bankstown Hospital and served as the GSA/RACS hospital training supervisor on the NSW committee. He has served on the board of the ANZHPBA and is a member of ANZGOSA, ANZMOSS, GSA and the AMA.
A/Prof. Apostolou is a highly-skilled, fully accredited robotic surgeon and robotic upper GI surgery proctor, having commenced his robotic “journey” at the Yonsei University, Severance Hospital, Seoul South Korea in 2015. He is a member of the Sydney Adventist Hospital’s Robotic Steering Committee and an ongoing strong contributor to the robotic surgery program at the San.
Christos is committed to providing an outstanding level of patient care, with a focus on the best health outcomes and improved lifestyles for patients in the Upper North Shore, through professional specialist care and compassion.
Associate Professor Apostolou consults and operates primarily at the Sydney Adventist Hospital and additionally at Northern Beaches Hospital. (Further info: www.gastrosurgery.com.au).
He is an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor with the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology, at the Sydney Adventist Hospital Clinical School, currently leading and facilitating research with the Australian National University.
Christos is the current Head of Department in General Surgery and Clinical lead in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at the Sydney Adventist Hospital.
A/Prof. Apostolou undertook his surgical training in Cape Town, with admission to the South African College of Surgeons in 2003, subsequently completing 5 years of fellowships in Upper GI/HPB/ Trauma Surgery and was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2012, after emigrating with his family to Australia.
He holds a Masters in Surgery from the University of Cape Town, and a Certificate of Surgical Gastroenterology from the South African College of Surgeons, maintaining a strong interest in research with numerous, and ongoing peer-review publications.
He was the previous department head in Upper GI Surgery at Bankstown Hospital and served as the GSA/RACS hospital training supervisor on the NSW committee. He has served on the board of the ANZHPBA and is a member of ANZGOSA, ANZMOSS, GSA and the AMA.
A/Prof. Apostolou is a highly-skilled, fully accredited robotic surgeon and robotic upper GI surgery proctor, having commenced his robotic “journey” at the Yonsei University, Severance Hospital, Seoul South Korea in 2015. He is a member of the Sydney Adventist Hospital’s Robotic Steering Committee and an ongoing strong contributor to the robotic surgery program at the San.
Christos is committed to providing an outstanding level of patient care, with a focus on the best health outcomes and improved lifestyles for patients in the Upper North Shore, through professional specialist care and compassion.
Associate Professor Apostolou consults and operates primarily at the Sydney Adventist Hospital and additionally at Northern Beaches Hospital. (Further info: www.gastrosurgery.com.au).
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— A/Prof Christos Apostolou
Education & training
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2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2022–2026 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,317 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 515 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,499 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,556 |
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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 13
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.8318/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31404048 · cited by 21
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.7723/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33998904 · cited by 199
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.3214/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32654539 · cited by 105
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Sydney · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Sydney · 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 2027
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2027
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2027
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 · christos.apostolou@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
219 verified reviews4.95
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219 reviews
- 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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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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