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Trust score 8/100
Accepting new patients
Prof. Dr.
Prof. Dr. Ruth Blackham
General Surgery
English
Burmese
7,986+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Blackham is a consultant bariatric and general surgeon, as well as the director of Aurora Bariatrics. She is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and treats her patients with a calm and gentle approach.
Dr Blackham assures compassion and quality in her care for all of her patients.
Her specialist areas are as follows:
• General Surgery:
• Gallbladder surgery
• Hernia surgery
• Bariatric Surgery:
• Removal of Gastric Bands
• Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Gastric bypass surgery
Dr Blackham is highly experienced and is the only Surgeon to have received both the AMA WA Junior Doctor of the Year and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' John Corboy Medal (the highest honour for a surgical trainee).
She gained her MBBS degree from the University of Western Australia in 2004 and received specialised training in bariatric surgery in Perth and Melbourne. Additionally, she was awarded the IFSO Asia Pacific Medtronic scholarship and the ANZGOSA-Upper GI Younger Fellow scholarship in London.
Dr Blackham was also given a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship after completing 20 years of medical and surgical study, enabling her to study surgery internationally in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Singapore, London, and Vienna.
She is a member of a number of associations including the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, ANZGOSA – Aust & NZ Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association, IFSO – International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, and ASMBS - American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.
Dr Blackham assures compassion and quality in her care for all of her patients.
Her specialist areas are as follows:
• General Surgery:
• Gallbladder surgery
• Hernia surgery
• Bariatric Surgery:
• Removal of Gastric Bands
• Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Gastric bypass surgery
Dr Blackham is highly experienced and is the only Surgeon to have received both the AMA WA Junior Doctor of the Year and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' John Corboy Medal (the highest honour for a surgical trainee).
She gained her MBBS degree from the University of Western Australia in 2004 and received specialised training in bariatric surgery in Perth and Melbourne. Additionally, she was awarded the IFSO Asia Pacific Medtronic scholarship and the ANZGOSA-Upper GI Younger Fellow scholarship in London.
Dr Blackham was also given a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship after completing 20 years of medical and surgical study, enabling her to study surgery internationally in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Singapore, London, and Vienna.
She is a member of a number of associations including the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, ANZGOSA – Aust & NZ Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association, IFSO – International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, and ASMBS - American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Prof. Dr. Ruth Blackham
Education & training
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 874 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 364 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,180 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,483 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 5 · i10: 8
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.4064/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32685669 · cited by 114
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.4917/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38163539 · cited by 88
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2026
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2026
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2026
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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 · ruth.blackham@euroclinics.example
