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Mr Rick Pretorius
👤 3 yıllık deneyim
10,158+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
Hakkında
Mr Rick Pretorius is a Consultant General Surgeon currently seeing patients at UPMC Aut Even. He completed his medical degree at the University of Orange Free State, South Africa in 2000, followed by his higher surgical training in general surgery at the same university. He obtained his Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration in 2012 and subsequently joined St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny, in 2013.
During his time at St Luke’s Hospital, Mr Pretorius played an active role in improving quality and safety standards for surgical patients. He expanded the range of surgical options available, particularly focusing on enhancing and advancing laparoscopic surgery provision. Additionally, he actively contributed to the implementation of international surgical best practices.
Since 2015, Mr Pretorius has been affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and the University of Limerick, where he currently serves as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer. He delivers academic lectures and facilitates training courses on various topics, including advanced laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Mr Pretorius is also engaged in research and has presented his findings at national and international conferences.
In his practice, Mr Pretorius offers a comprehensive range of general surgical services, including laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy, colonic surgery, minor surgical procedures, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and small bowel surgery. His special interests lie in complex abdominal wall reconstruction, umbilical/paraumbilical hernia repair, various types of hernia repair (inguinal, femoral, obturator), and management of pilonidal sinus disease.
During his time at St Luke’s Hospital, Mr Pretorius played an active role in improving quality and safety standards for surgical patients. He expanded the range of surgical options available, particularly focusing on enhancing and advancing laparoscopic surgery provision. Additionally, he actively contributed to the implementation of international surgical best practices.
Since 2015, Mr Pretorius has been affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and the University of Limerick, where he currently serves as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer. He delivers academic lectures and facilitates training courses on various topics, including advanced laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Mr Pretorius is also engaged in research and has presented his findings at national and international conferences.
In his practice, Mr Pretorius offers a comprehensive range of general surgical services, including laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy, colonic surgery, minor surgical procedures, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and small bowel surgery. His special interests lie in complex abdominal wall reconstruction, umbilical/paraumbilical hernia repair, various types of hernia repair (inguinal, femoral, obturator), and management of pilonidal sinus disease.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Rick Pretorius
Eğitim ve öğretim
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2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2019–2023 Residency · General Surgery
Kariyer ve atamalar
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2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
Lisanslar ve sigorta
Tıbbi lisanslar
IE — Medical Council of Ireland
Kurul sertifikaları
European Board of General Surgery
Mesleki sorumluluk sigortası:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR kapsam · No claims on file
Gerçekleştirilen prosedürler
| Prosedür | Kod | Toplam sayı |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,861 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 3,019 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,035 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 292 |
Hizmetler ve fiyatlandırma
| Hizmet | Süre | Yöntem | Fiyat |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 dk | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 dk | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 120 dk | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 dk | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Ofis, ekip ve uygulamada
Videolar
Araştırma ve yayınlar
h-endeksi: 20 · i10: 9
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across IE
DOI: 10.4372/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31570787 · alıntılayan 133
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.1060/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32169240 · alıntılayan 143
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across IE
DOI: 10.3505/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36622992 · alıntılayan 137
Davetli konuşmalar
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Kilkenny · 2023 · oral abstract
Ödüller ve üyelikler
Ödüller
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Kilkenny · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Topluluk üyelikleri
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · 2024 yılından beri
- national college of family doctors — Member · 2024 yılından beri
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · 2024 yılından beri
Bu doktorun makaleleri
- Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
Uluslararası hastalar için
- Koordinatör
- Patient liaison · rick.pretorius@euroclinics.example
- Kabul edilen uluslararası sigortalar
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Konum
1 etiketHasta yorumları
56 doğrulanmış yorum4.97
★★★★⯨
56 yorum
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98.0
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★★★★★ ✓ Doğrulanmış Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Doğrulanmış Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Doğrulanmış Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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