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Dr. Andrew Newcomb

Cardiothoracic Surgery Melbourne

Dr. Andrew Newcomb

14 years of experience

8,578+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Andrew Newcomb at a glance

Dr. Andrew Newcomb is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Andrew Newcomb is a well experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Melbourne Cardiothoracic Surgeons. He has expertise in all areas of cardiothoracic surgery and specialises in complex valve surgery. He also sees private patients at Albury Private Hospital, Knox Private Hospital and St Vincent's Private Hospital, where he is the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

He sees patients with various cardiothoracic conditions, such as valve issues, arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, heart failure and coronary artery disease. He has expertise in numerous surgical procedures to treat and manage these conditions, with special interests in the following: arterial revascularisation, complex aortic surgery, minimally invasive valve repair/replacement, valve-sparing aortic root replacement (David procedure) and pacemaker implantation.

Dr Newcomb completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland, Australia in 1995, subsequently completing his training in centres across Victoria and Queensland. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2007 and a Fellow of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand in 2009. He also holds professional memberships with the European Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Australia and New Zealand Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

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

— Dr. Andrew Newcomb

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-231152 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-5EBBB5F9 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 491
Annual physical exam 99395 1,253
Vaccination administration 90471 1,397
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,610

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Andrew Newcomb
HEADSHOT
Andrew Newcomb in consultation
IN OFFICE
Andrew Newcomb with the team
WITH TEAM
Andrew Newcomb at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 107s
Meet Andrew Newcomb

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Andrew Newcomb, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8101/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36732857 · cited by 51
  2. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across AU
    Andrew Newcomb, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3363/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38313773 · cited by 201
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Andrew Newcomb, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4841/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31870599 · cited by 55
  4. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across AU
    Andrew Newcomb, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8348/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30854632 · cited by 13

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · andrew.newcomb@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Andrew Newcomb's Areas of Specialty

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • What does Andrew Newcomb specialise in?

    Andrew Newcomb specialises in Cardiothoracic Surgery in Melbourne, AU. 24 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Andrew Newcomb treat?

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    Andrew Newcomb practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Andrew Newcomb speak?

    Andrew Newcomb speaks English.

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