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Dr.
Dr Raaj Chandra
General Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr Raaj Chandra
Dr Raaj Chandra practises colorectal surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Box Hill Hospital. He also holds consultations with private patients at Epworth Eastern Hospital and Melbourne Private Hospital. Dr Chandra's areas of interest are as follows: Colonoscopy (including direct access colonoscopy) Gastroscopy Open and advanced laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer and IBD Major bowel resection surgery Perineal conditions Hernia surgery Fistula surgery Haemorrhoid treatment (including surgery) General emergency surgery Reconstructive pouch surgery Dr Chandra uses minimally invasive procedures where possible, and specialises in ‘keyhole' surgery. He qualified in 1998 from the University of Tasmania, after first completing a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. Following this, he became a senior medical officer in the Royal Australian Air Force until 2006, where he achieved a number of medals including the United Nations Medal, the Australian Service Medal, and the Australian Defence Force Medal. Dr Chandra undertook post-fellowship training in colorectal surgery at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne Hospital, and the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He is actively involved in clinical research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Box Hill Hospital and has published a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr Chandra also has a passion for teaching and earned a Master's Degree in surgical education from Imperial College London. He is currently an adjunct senior lecturer at Monash University Medical School whilst also training advanced surgical trainees in general surgery, and fellowship trainees in colorectal surgery.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-674351
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of General Surgery
#EB-4CC29BB5
Renewal due 2037
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AmTrust Europe
2,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2016–2022
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de València
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2022–2026
Residency · General Surgery
Universidad de Sevilla
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2026–2027
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
AP-HP Paris, FR
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,993 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,727 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,799 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
568 |
Patient reviews
"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated General Surgery — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2027
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2027
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2027
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 16
Selected publications
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3529/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 137
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.3975/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 19
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2711/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 53
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Additional publications
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery · European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Raaj Chandra
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Raaj Chandra is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Hindi.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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