Dr Deepali Poels

Dr Deepali Poels is a highly experienced General Surgeon and Surgical Clinical Lecturer at the University Centre for Rural Health. She has an extensive background in both clinical practice and medical education, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred surgical care. Dr Poels completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Gulbarga University, India, in 2000, before undertaking further postgraduate training in surgery. She achieved Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) in 2007 and later completed a Master of Surgery (MS) in Gastrointestinal Surgery at the University of Sydney in 2014. As well as this she was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2020. Her areas of special interest include laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, and gastrointestinal endoscopy. Dr Poels is an active member of a multidisciplinary cancer care team, working collaboratively with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care for people affected by cancer. Alongside her clinical work, Dr Poels is deeply involved in medical education. She has significant experience teaching medical students and training doctors, and regularly delivers instruction in basic surgical skills to residents and medical students, supporting the next generation of surgeons. 

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

1. 2015–2021
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Navarra

2. 2021–2025
   Residency · General Surgery

   UAB Barcelona

3. 2025–2026
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Mayo Clinic, US

1. 2025-09–2026-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

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Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 3 · i10: 7

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes

   Dr Deepali Poels, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.9078/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 138

2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Deepali Poels, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.2055/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 32

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