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Dr Desmond Hughes

General Surgery Baulkham Hills

Dr Desmond Hughes

15 jaar ervaring

12,124+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Desmond Hughes at a glance

Dr Desmond Hughes is a General Surgery practitioner based in Baulkham Hills, Australië, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Baulkham Hills, Australië and the surrounding area.

Over

Dr Desmond Hughes is a highly skilled general surgeon with a passion for providing exceptional patient care. They are dedicated to delivering individualised treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. With a focus on minimally invasive techniques, Dr Hughes strives to ensure optimal outcomes and a smooth recovery process. Their commitment to ongoing professional development ensures they remain at the forefront of the latest advancements in general surgery.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Desmond Hughes

Opleiding & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Baulkham Hills (AU)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Baulkham Hills (AU)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-507695 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-4DAC86C3 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,311
Annual physical exam 99395 1,689
Vaccination administration 90471 625
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 286

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Desmond Hughes in consultation
IN OFFICE
Desmond Hughes with the team
WITH TEAM
Desmond Hughes at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 93s
Meet Desmond Hughes

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 9 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Desmond Hughes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2635/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31112277 · geciteerd door 127
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Desmond Hughes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4749/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32423111 · geciteerd door 77

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Baulkham Hills · 2023 · oral abstract

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Baulkham Hills · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2012

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · desmond.hughes@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Desmond Hughes's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Desmond Hughes treats, with the size of the national pool of Australië doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

Dr Desmond Hughes is one of 1,084 general surgery doctors indexed in Australië. Browse general surgery doctors in Australië →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Baulkham Hills matters

Medical practice in Australië is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australië medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Baulkham Hills carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Desmond Hughes specialise in?

    Desmond Hughes specialises in General Surgery in Baulkham Hills, AU.

  • What conditions does Desmond Hughes treat?

    Desmond Hughes treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Desmond Hughes practise?

    Desmond Hughes practises in Baulkham Hills, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Desmond Hughes speak?

    Desmond Hughes speaks English.

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