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Dr Jennifer Wheatley

Verified Paediatric Pediatric Surgery Melbourne

Dr Jennifer Wheatley

12 years of experience 5.0 (2 verified reviews)

10,014+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Jennifer Wheatley at a glance

Dr Jennifer Wheatley is a Paediatric Pediatric Surgery practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Jennifer Wheatley is a dedicated Paediatric Surgeon who understands the concerns and stress that can arise when a child requires surgery. She prioritises open communication, accessibility, and compassionate care to provide the best possible experience for both patients and their families.
Dr. Wheatley primarily practises in Bulleen, with an additional location in Bundoora. She accepts referrals from various sources, including General Practitioners, Paediatricians, surgical colleagues, and emergency services across Melbourne, particularly Northern Health, Austin Health, and Eastern Health. In emergency situations, she is readily available to provide urgent consultations.
Dr. Wheatley offers a comprehensive range of paediatric surgical services, including procedures such as penile surgery (circumcision, hypospadias correctional surgery, and treatment of penile conditions), inguinal and scrotal surgery (for issues like inguinal hernia, hydrocele, and undescended testis surgery), umbilical surgery, tongue tie procedures, head and neck surgery, as well as evaluations of lumps, bumps, and skin lesions. She also welcomes patients with acute and chronic abdominal pain, constipation, bowel dysfunction, urinary tract issues, and more. Her close collaboration with other medical professionals allows for straightforward referrals to general paediatricians, paediatric medical colleagues, and allied health practitioners.
Her training took place in Sydney, where she obtained fellowships in adult general surgery and paediatric surgery. She also gained valuable experience in paediatric cancer surgery during her time in New York. In Melbourne, she played a role in the liver transplant program and contributed to the establishment of the paediatric program. Dr. Wheatley holds the position of Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics at Melbourne University, where she mentors medical students based at Northern Health. She particularly enjoys educating junior doctors and aspiring surgical and paediatric trainees within the public health sector. 
Dr. Wheatley performs her public surgical sessions at Northern Health and Box Hill hospitals, while her private surgical sessions are conducted at Northpark Private, Mitcham Private, and St Vincent's Hospital in East Melbourne.

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

— Dr Jennifer Wheatley

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Paediatric Pediatric Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatric Pediatric Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-15777 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatric Pediatric Surgery
#EB-E6E7DC19 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 54
Annual physical exam 99395 2,104
Vaccination administration 90471 2,392
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 935

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Jennifer Wheatley
HEADSHOT
Jennifer Wheatley in consultation
IN OFFICE
Jennifer Wheatley with the team
WITH TEAM
Jennifer Wheatley at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Jennifer Wheatley

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Pediatric Surgery across AU
    Jennifer Wheatley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2966/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30028289 · cited by 166
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Pediatric Surgery
    Jennifer Wheatley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6336/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38579065 · cited by 52
  3. Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Pediatric Surgery across AU
    Jennifer Wheatley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6365/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39609027 · cited by 50
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Pediatric Surgery
    Jennifer Wheatley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2527/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34514329 · cited by 136

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatric Pediatric Surgery — Melbourne · 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 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatric Pediatric Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatric pediatric surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · jennifer.wheatley@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

2 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Jennifer Wheatley's Areas of Specialty

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Paediatric Pediatric Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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