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Dr Paul O'Farrell
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Dr

Dr Paul O'Farrell

Gastroenterology · Frenchs Forest

5.00 · 8 verified reviews

2,079+ Patients seen
15 Years in practice
10 Publications
0 Languages spoken

About

Dr. Paul O'Farrell is an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist. Graduating with first-class honours in medicine from the University of Sydney in 1997, Dr. O'Farrell also holds a Bachelor of Arts in music, psychology, and philosophy. His extensive training included physician training at St Vincent’s Hospital, followed by advanced gastroenterology training at Royal North Shore Hospital. He also undertook an elective year at St Vincent’s Hospital, focusing on immunosuppressed patients and therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. O'Farrell became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians in 2004.In 2006-2007, Dr. O'Farrell was appointed as a Teaching Fellow in gastroenterology at Harvard University, USA, while simultaneously completing a fellowship in interventional gastroenterology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre in Boston.Dr. O'Farrell currently practices as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Northern Beaches Hospital, and holds appointments at Pittwater Day Surgery and Dee Why Endoscopy. His clinical interests span bowel cancer screening, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, and providing patient-centred care for both younger and older patients with digestive conditions.He is an accredited diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopist, certified by the Conjoint Committee in Endoscopy, and maintains memberships with the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the Australian Association of Consultant Physicians (AACP), and the Australian Medical Association (AMA).

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

— Dr Paul O'Farrell

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Frenchs Forest (AU)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Frenchs Forest (AU)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-76311 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-16DA20AB · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,532
Annual physical exam 99395 2,322
Vaccination administration 90471 2,722
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 125

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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

Office, team & in practice

Dr Paul O'Farrell
HEADSHOT
Dr Paul O'Farrell in consultation
IN OFFICE
Dr Paul O'Farrell with the team
WITH TEAM
Dr Paul O'Farrell at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 98s
Meet Dr Paul O'Farrell

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Dr Paul O'Farrell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5640/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34710428 · cited by 132
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Dr Paul O'Farrell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4480/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39837837 · cited by 110
  3. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Dr Paul O'Farrell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9661/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32477219 · cited by 56

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · Frenchs Forest · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Frenchs Forest · 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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012

Patient reviews

★ 5.00 8 verified reviews
Bedside Manner
5.00
Knowledge
5.00
Wait Time
4.75
Staff Friendliness
5.00
Ease Of Appointment
4.90
Value For Money
4.92
Would Recommend Pct
99
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-10

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-11

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-16

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · richard.ofarrell@euroclinics.example
Accepted intl insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

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