Dr Joel Symonds

Dr. Joel Symonds is a dedicated General Surgeon specialising in Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery, based at The Strathfield Breast Centre. With a focus on providing exceptional care to both women and men with breast-related conditions, Dr. Symonds brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to his practice. Dr. Symonds' journey in breast surgery began with comprehensive training, including three years of specialised post-fellowship programs. He honed his skills at esteemed institutions such as the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute and Concord Repatriation General Hospital in Australia before further refining his expertise overseas in the United Kingdom. During his tenure at The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Linda McCartney Breast Cancer Centre, Dr. Symonds served as the Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Fellow, gaining experience in advanced techniques such as lumpectomy combined with breast reduction, implant-based reconstruction, risk reduction surgery, and lipomodelling. A graduate of the University of Sydney's School of Medicine and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Dr. Symonds is committed to staying updated with the latest advancements in breast surgery. His dedication to ongoing education is evident through his completion of a Graduate Certificate in Surgery (Breast Surgery) from The University of Sydney. With access to onsite radiology, pathology, and multidisciplinary specialists at The Strathfield Breast Centre, Dr. Symonds ensures that his patients receive comprehensive, personalised care tailored to their unique needs. From the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer to the management of benign breast conditions, he is dedicated to supporting his patients every step of the way, providing them with the information and care they need to achieve optimal health outcomes.

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

1. 2005–2011
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla

2. 2011–2015
   Residency · General Surgery

   Universitat de Barcelona

1. 2015-09–2016-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Sevilla 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: 6

Selected publications

1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery

   Dr Joel Symonds, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.6557/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 95

2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across

   Dr Joel Symonds, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.4473/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 13

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