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Trust score 8/100
Accepting new patients
Dr
Dr Catherine Poliness
General Surgery
English
12,588+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Catherine Poliness is a General Surgeon specialising in breast surgery. Dr Poliness graduated from The University of Melbourne in 1989. Following her graduation, Dr Poliness trained in general surgery at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne. Dr Poliness is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Dr Poliness has a special interest in working with families who have an increased risk of developing breast cancer.
Dr Poliness has a special interest in working with families who have an increased risk of developing breast cancer.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Catherine Poliness
Education & training
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2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2023–2027 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,050 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,740 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 556 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 891 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 5
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.2345/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37963723 · cited by 42
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.2610/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30052288 · cited by 32
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.5668/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38543862 · cited by 46
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.7083/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37019735 · cited by 52
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 2028
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2028
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2028
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 · catherine.poliness@euroclinics.example
