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Dr Douglas Shaw

Geverifieerd General Surgery Sydney

Dr Douglas Shaw

2 jaar ervaring 5.0 (22 geverifieerde recensies)

8,509+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Douglas Shaw at a glance

Dr Douglas Shaw is a General Surgery practitioner based in Sydney, Australië, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Sydney, Australië and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Dr. Douglas Shaw is an experienced Endocrine, Head & Neck Surgeon based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Dr. Shaw completed his Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology and Genetics at the University of British Columbia before moving to Australia for his medical education at Sydney University. After completing his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with Honours in 2007, Dr. Shaw undertook resident years at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, gaining valuable clinical experience.
In 2010, Dr. Shaw was awarded a scholarship to pursue a Masters of Surgery at Sydney University, where he focused on investigating the role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in high-risk non-melanoma skin cancers. He completed his general surgery training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2017.
Dr. Shaw further honed his expertise through sub-specialty fellowship training in Surgical Oncology and Sarcoma at Prince of Wales Hospital in 2018, where he focused on endocrine surgery and soft tissue tumours. He also completed a Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital.
Currently, Dr. Shaw holds appointments at Northern Beaches Hospital and Macquarie University Hospital. He actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings for endocrine surgery at both hospitals. His areas of expertise include thyroid and parathyroid surgery, parotid surgery, soft tissue tumour surgery, and skin cancer surgery, including melanoma treatments.
Dr. Shaw is committed to providing compassionate, personalised, and high-quality care to his patients. He values effective communication with his patients, ensuring they are fully informed and understand all aspects of their surgical care. His belief in interdisciplinary collaboration and maintaining strong relationships with GPs ensures optimal outcomes for his patients.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Shaw regularly participates in conferences and educational activities to stay up-to-date with the latest therapies and guidelines. He is also actively involved in teaching medical students at Sydney University, University of New South Wales, and Macquarie University, finding it an honour to mentor the next generation of health professionals.


Main Consulting Rooms:
Northern Beaches Surgical Oncology
Suite 2, Level 1 Building 7
49 Frenchs Forest Rd E
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086

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

— Dr Douglas Shaw

Opleiding & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Sydney (AU)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Sydney (AU)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-920496 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-97660F99 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 985
Annual physical exam 99395 1,023
Vaccination administration 90471 3,039
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,712

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 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Douglas Shaw
HEADSHOT
Douglas Shaw in consultation
IN OFFICE
Douglas Shaw with the team
WITH TEAM
Douglas Shaw at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 120s
Meet Douglas Shaw

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 18 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
    Douglas Shaw, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9233/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34809857 · geciteerd door 97
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Douglas Shaw, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7675/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33711135 · geciteerd door 3

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • 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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Sydney · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2026

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-01 · 4 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-10 · 6 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · douglas.shaw@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

1 tag

Patiëntbeoordelingen

22 geverifieerde recensies
4.97
★★★★⯨
22 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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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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 Douglas Shaw's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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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 Sydney 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 Douglas Shaw specialise in?

    Douglas Shaw specialises in General Surgery in Sydney, AU. 19 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Douglas Shaw treat?

    Douglas Shaw treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Douglas Shaw practise?

    Douglas Shaw practises in Sydney, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Douglas Shaw speak?

    Douglas Shaw speaks English, French.

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  • What do patients say about Douglas Shaw?

    Douglas Shaw has a verified rating of 4.97/5 from 22 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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