Dr
Dr Richard Barton
Plastic Surgery · Kew
About
Surgeon with particular expertise in facial aesthetic surgery, including
facelift, neck lift, brow lift, blepharoplasty and rhinoplasty. His practice
also includes breast and body surgery, including post-weight-loss body
contouring and gender-affirming surgery. He completed his plastic surgery
training in Melbourne before undertaking dual international fellowship training
in microsurgical reconstruction and adult craniomaxillofacial surgery.
Alongside private practice, he maintains a strong commitment to public health
as Director of Head and Neck Cancer Surgery at The Royal Melbourne Hospital,
where he leads Victoria's largest head and neck cancer service and its
multidisciplinary team. He is known for a calm, thoughtful approach and for
taking the time to ensure patients feel well informed, listened to and
genuinely supported throughout their care.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Richard Barton
Education & training
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Plastic Surgery
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2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,291 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 309 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,517 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 570 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 60 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 14
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Outcomes of Plastic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5739/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39206712 · cited by 123
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European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.6563/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34039543 · cited by 81
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Outcomes of Plastic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5942/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36961214 · cited by 151
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Plastic Surgery European Annual Congress (Plastic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Plastic Surgery National Society Meeting · Kew · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Plastic Surgery — Kew · 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 2023
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2023
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Plastic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a plastic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · richard.barton@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global