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Dr Joshua Hammerschlag

Geverifieerd General Surgery Frankston

Dr Joshua Hammerschlag

7 jaar ervaring 5.0 (5 geverifieerde recensies)

5,682+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Joshua Hammerschlag at a glance

Dr Joshua Hammerschlag is a General Surgery practitioner based in Frankston, Australië, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Frankston, Australië and the surrounding area.

Over

Dr Joshua Hammerschlag is a General Surgeon with sub-specialist expertise in Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery. He completed the highly regarded AANZGOSA (Australian & Aotearoa New Zealand Gastric & Oesophageal Surgery Association) post-fellowship training program and has advanced experience in managing both benign and malignant oesophagogastric conditions. His areas of expertise include oesophageal and gastric cancer, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), hiatus hernias, oesophageal motility disorders, and metabolic and bariatric surgery, including revisional procedures.

Dr Hammerschlag graduated from medical school in 2010 and began his medical career at Monash Health, where he also completed his General Surgery training. He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in General Surgery before undertaking three years of post-fellowship sub-specialty training. After being accepted into the AANZGOSA program, he completed advanced Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery positions at Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand and The Austin Hospital in Melbourne. During this time, he gained extensive experience in both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

In addition to his Upper GI and bariatric work, Dr Hammerschlag maintains a broad general surgical practice. He regularly performs gallbladder surgery, simple and complex hernia repairs, and emergency abdominal procedures, bringing comprehensive surgical expertise to both elective and acute cases.

He currently consults and operates privately at Peninsula Private Hospital and holds public appointments at Frankston Hospital and Monash Health. His approach is centred on safety, compassion and achieving the best possible long-term outcomes for his patients.

Dr Hammerschlag is known for his calm, empathetic manner and for building strong, trusting relationships with his patients. He is deeply committed to providing patient-centred, holistic care combined with technical excellence, supporting individuals at every stage of their surgical journey.

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

— Dr Joshua Hammerschlag

Opleiding & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Frankston (AU)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Frankston (AU)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-389429 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-B9660915 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,972
Annual physical exam 99395 1,098
Vaccination administration 90471 1,026
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,549

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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Joshua Hammerschlag
HEADSHOT
Joshua Hammerschlag in consultation
IN OFFICE
Joshua Hammerschlag with the team
WITH TEAM
Joshua Hammerschlag at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 127s
Meet Joshua Hammerschlag

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 19 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Joshua Hammerschlag, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3966/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34814259 · geciteerd door 172
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Joshua Hammerschlag, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1488/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33199064 · geciteerd door 86

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2020

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 · joshua.hammerschlag@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

5 geverifieerde recensies
5.00
★★★★★
5 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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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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 Joshua Hammerschlag's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Frankston 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 Frankston 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 Joshua Hammerschlag specialise in?

    Joshua Hammerschlag specialises in General Surgery in Frankston, AU. 16 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Joshua Hammerschlag treat?

    Joshua Hammerschlag treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Joshua Hammerschlag practise?

    Joshua Hammerschlag practises in Frankston, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Joshua Hammerschlag speak?

    Joshua Hammerschlag speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Joshua Hammerschlag?

    Joshua Hammerschlag has a verified rating of 5/5 from 5 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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