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Dr Brian Plunkett

Cardiothoracic Surgery Newtown

Dr Brian Plunkett

9 years of experience

8,155+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Brian Plunkett at a glance

Dr Brian Plunkett is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in Newtown, Australia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Newtown, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Brian Plunkett is an Australian-trained cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr Plunkett specialises in transcatheter valve procedures and minimally invasive cardiac procedures. Following specialist training, Dr Plunkett undertook a mitral valve repair fellowship in Canada. Dr Plunkett then went on to complete dual fellowships at Harvard University in the United States, in advanced cardiac surgery and transcatheter structural heart procedures. Dr Plunkett also received the Michael Davidson Structural Heart Fellowship, awarded by the American Thoracic Surgery Foundation.
Dr Plunkett is passionate about improving patient outcomes and is actively involved in research and education. Dr Plunkett has a strong interest in advancing the field of cardiothoracic surgery and is committed to providing patients with the latest advancements in cardiac care.
Patients can feel confident in Dr Plunkett's expertise and dedication to providing compassionate, patient-centred care.

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

— Dr Brian Plunkett

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Newtown (AU)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Newtown (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-588386 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-D76BB507 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,294
Annual physical exam 99395 2,552
Vaccination administration 90471 1,288
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 463

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 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Brian Plunkett
HEADSHOT
Brian Plunkett in consultation
IN OFFICE
Brian Plunkett with the team
WITH TEAM
Brian Plunkett at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 74s
Meet Brian Plunkett

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Brian Plunkett, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6909/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37588610 · cited by 30
  2. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across AU
    Brian Plunkett, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1945/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32560457 · cited by 60

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

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 · brian.plunkett@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 Brian Plunkett's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Brian Plunkett treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Newtown matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Newtown carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Brian Plunkett specialise in?

    Brian Plunkett specialises in Cardiothoracic Surgery in Newtown, AU.

  • What conditions does Brian Plunkett treat?

    Brian Plunkett treats conditions within Cardiothoracic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Brian Plunkett practise?

    Brian Plunkett practises in Newtown, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Brian Plunkett speak?

    Brian Plunkett speaks English.

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