About Dr Gilles Laur
Medical
Writing
Purpose
Dr Gilles Laur is a doctor of Medicine, medical writer and author with a passion for evidence-based medicine, meaningful stories and improving patient outcomes.
Phlebology
Diagnosis and treatment of venous and lymphatic conditions with a patient-centred approach.
Skin cancer medicine
Skin cancer diagnosis, surgical and laser treatment and prevention with a focus on early detection and education.
Medical Writing
High-quality medical writing for peer-reviewed journals, organisations and publications.
Author
Author of Lipodema: Voices of Resilience and passionate about sharing patient stories.
About Dr Gilles Laur
Dr Gilles Laur is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Phlebology, with expertise in venous medicine and a special interest in skin cancer medicine. He is also an experienced medical writer.
Dr Laur’s work is grounded in clinical excellence, evidence-based practice and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through clear communication and education.
He believes in listening deeply, treating with empathy and empowering patients with knowledge to make informed decisions about their health.
Professional journey
1997-2009
Medical Training
Completed medical degree and foundational clinical training with a commitment to patient care.
since 2009
Clinical Practice
Built extensive clinical experience across general medicine and specialist
2024
Phlebology Fellowship
Fellow of the Australasian College of Phlebology with a focus on venous health and evidence based care.
2022
Author & Advocate
Published Lipodema: Voices of Resilience to amplity patient voices and inspire meaningful change.
My Approach
Evidence-based care
Decisions guided by the latest research and clinical evidence.
Personalised approach
Care tailored to each person’s unique health needs and goals.
Education & awareness
Empowering patients through knowiedge and clear, reliable information.
Patient-centred communication
Listening deeply and communicating with empathy, clarity and respect.
FEATURED BOOK
Lipoedema: Voices of Resilience
Lipoedema provides a comprehensive, evidence-informed overview of the condition, including diagnosis, differential diagnosis, holistic management, and emerging treatments such as cavitation ultrasound and specialised liposuction techniques. Written for medical professionals, students, allied health practitioners, and the wider public, the book bridges clinical practice and research while raising awareness of a frequently under-recognised disease that has significant physical and emotional impacts, particularly for women
NEW BOOK
The Shape of Risk: How Time, Culture, and Meaning Distort What We Accept
Reframing risk as a cultural, ethical, and psychological construct rather than a purely statistical problem, it explores how expectations and institutional responsibility shape public responses to uncertainty across healthcare, law, finance, and policy.
COMING SOON
Borders, Power, and Patients:
Why Geopolitics Matters to Healthcare Professionals
This book examines how geopolitics shapes health far beyond the clinic, influencing who receives care, how crises are managed, and whose lives are protected in times of conflict, migration, climate change, and pandemic response.