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Dr
Dr Michael Findlay
Plastic Surgery
English
2,102+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Michael Findlay is a Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgeon, renowned for his expertise in cancer surgery, including head, neck, breast cancer, melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers, as well as hand and lower limb resection and trauma. With a remarkable background as a translational surgical researcher, Dr. Findlay's contributions to the field are both clinical and academic.
He is a former Fulbright scholar and currently serves as the Director of Australasian Clinical Trials in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Dr. Findlay also leads the Program for Cellular and Molecular Innovation in Surgery at the University of Melbourne. His impressive academic journey includes roles as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Stanford University and the Inaugural Stanford Applied Regenerative Medicine Fellow. Notably, he was the first Australian appointed as a member of both the Association of Academic Surgeons and the Society of University Surgeons in the United States and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 2013. His significant contributions to clinical care and surgical practice were recognised with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.
Dr. Findlay practices at multiple prestigious institutions, including the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Canberra Hospital, Epworth Freemasons, and the National Capital Private Hospital. He also maintains private rooms at Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Melbourne and Canberra. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Queensland, advanced surgical training in general surgery, and a PhD from The University of Melbourne. Additionally, he completed a tenure as a Microsurgery Research Fellow and Honorary Fellow at St Vincent's Clinical School, and served as a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Research Fellow. He has been a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons since 2008 and has held the position of Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgeon since 2009.
He is a former Fulbright scholar and currently serves as the Director of Australasian Clinical Trials in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Dr. Findlay also leads the Program for Cellular and Molecular Innovation in Surgery at the University of Melbourne. His impressive academic journey includes roles as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Stanford University and the Inaugural Stanford Applied Regenerative Medicine Fellow. Notably, he was the first Australian appointed as a member of both the Association of Academic Surgeons and the Society of University Surgeons in the United States and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 2013. His significant contributions to clinical care and surgical practice were recognised with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.
Dr. Findlay practices at multiple prestigious institutions, including the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Canberra Hospital, Epworth Freemasons, and the National Capital Private Hospital. He also maintains private rooms at Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Melbourne and Canberra. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Queensland, advanced surgical training in general surgery, and a PhD from The University of Melbourne. Additionally, he completed a tenure as a Microsurgery Research Fellow and Honorary Fellow at St Vincent's Clinical School, and served as a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Research Fellow. He has been a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons since 2008 and has held the position of Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgeon since 2009.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Michael Findlay
Education & training
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Plastic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Plastic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,808 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,310 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 118 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,729 |
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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 21 · i10: 13
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Validation of clinical scoring in Plastic Surgery
DOI: 10.6531/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33110307 · cited by 184
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Long-term follow-up of Plastic Surgery across
DOI: 10.4531/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34126570 · cited by 106
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Validation of clinical scoring in Plastic Surgery
DOI: 10.8006/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35634515 · cited by 108
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Long-term follow-up of Plastic Surgery across
DOI: 10.2238/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34053879 · cited by 54
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Plastic Surgery European Annual Congress (Plastic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Plastic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Plastic Surgery — · 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
- 4.70
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.97
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.85
- Value For Money
- 4.87
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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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 · michael.findlay.1@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
