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Dr Dr Paul O'Farrell

Gastroenterology · Frenchs Forest

Verified by EuroClinics European Board of Gastroenterology Trust score 98/100

5 8 verified reviews

2,079+ Patients seen
15 Years practising
13 h-index
5 / 5 Patient rating
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From 180.00 EUR first consult
Next slot 2026-05-24 09:00
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5 · 8 reviews 100% verified visits
GDPR · EU residency Field-level encrypted
Free cancellation 24h before slot
Specialises in
  • GP consultation
  • Annual physical exam
  • Vaccination administration
  • Minor procedure (skin)
Treats

About Dr Dr Paul O'Farrell

Dr. Paul O'Farrell is an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist. Graduating with first-class honours in medicine from the University of Sydney in 1997, Dr. O'Farrell also holds a Bachelor of Arts in music, psychology, and philosophy. His extensive training included physician training at St Vincent’s Hospital, followed by advanced gastroenterology training at Royal North Shore Hospital. He also undertook an elective year at St Vincent’s Hospital, focusing on immunosuppressed patients and therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. O'Farrell became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians in 2004.In 2006-2007, Dr. O'Farrell was appointed as a Teaching Fellow in gastroenterology at Harvard University, USA, while simultaneously completing a fellowship in interventional gastroenterology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre in Boston.Dr. O'Farrell currently practices as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Northern Beaches Hospital, and holds appointments at Pittwater Day Surgery and Dee Why Endoscopy. His clinical interests span bowel cancer screening, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, and providing patient-centred care for both younger and older patients with digestive conditions.He is an accredited diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopist, certified by the Conjoint Committee in Endoscopy, and maintains memberships with the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the Australian Association of Consultant Physicians (AACP), and the Australian Medical Association (AMA).

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

— Dr Dr Paul O'Farrell, on practice philosophy

Credentials & verification

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Medical license

Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · AU

#AU-76311

Valid until 2028-12-31

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Certified

Board certification

European Board of Gastroenterology

#EB-16DA20AB

Renewal due 2022

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In good standing

Malpractice cover

HDI Global

4,000,000 EUR

Valid until 2026-12-31

No claims on file

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007
    MD · Medicine and Surgery

    Universidad de Navarra, Frenchs Forest (AU)

  2. 2007–2011
    Residency · Gastroenterology

    Universidad de Sevilla, Frenchs Forest (AU)

  3. 2011–2012
    Fellowship · Subspecialty training

    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08
    Junior consultant

    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Procedures & conditions

Procedure Code Lifetime volume
GP consultation 99213 2,532
Annual physical exam 99395 2,322
Vaccination administration 90471 2,722
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 125

Patient reviews

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5
★★★★★
8 verified reviews
100% verified visits
bedside manner 5
knowledge 5
wait time 4.75
staff friendliness 5
ease of appointment 4.9
value for money 4.92
would recommend pct 99
★★★★★

"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."

Anna B. · 2026-05-10 Verified
★★★★★

"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."

Marco V. · 2026-04-11 Verified
★★★★

"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."

Helena F. · 2026-04-16 Verified
Patients seen 7,701
Avg rating 5 / 5
Typical wait 10 days
Research h-index 13

Recognition & press

Awards

  • Top-rated Gastroenterology — Frenchs Forest — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
  • Excellence in Patient Care — National Society · 2024 national
  • Young Investigator Award — European Society · 2023 international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012

Your consultation, step by step

  1. 1 Choose a slot
  2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
  3. 3 Consultation
  4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

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

Services & pricing

New patient consultation (60m)

60 min in_clinic|telemed

Follow-up consultation (30m)

30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone

Vaccination administration

90 min in_clinic

Minor procedure (skin)

60 min in_clinic

Insurance compatibility

In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
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For international patients

Multilingual care

Coordinator: Patient liaison · richard.ofarrell@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in .

Travel & transfer

Aftercare worldwide

Coordinated follow-up by request.

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 12

Selected publications

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes

    Dr Dr Paul O'Farrell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

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

    Dr Dr Paul O'Farrell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

  3. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes

    Dr Dr Paul O'Farrell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

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Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Gastroenterology · European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024
  • Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology · National Society Meeting · Frenchs Forest · 2023

Articles by Dr Dr Paul O'Farrell

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05. What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.

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