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A/Prof Peter Hand

Neurology Melbourne

A/Prof Peter Hand

14 years of experience

12,728+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About A/Prof Peter Hand at a glance

A/Prof Peter Hand is a Neurology practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ 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

Associate Professor Peter Hand is a highly experienced consultant neurologist based at Neurology Network Melbourne. He specialises in headache and stroke treatment and has published his work in these areas in numerous medical journals. He currently consults from Fitzroy and St Kilda Road, as well as the Alfred Hospital Stroke Unit and Monash University.
Professor Hand first graduated in 1991 with his MBBS from Monash University before completing his higher neurology training at the Radcliff Infirmary and the Alfred Hospital. Following this, he undertook a fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians which he finished in 1999. In 2002, he was awarded an MD degree for his research on acute stroke which was carried out at Edinburgh University.
Prior to his current role, Professor Hand spent time as the deputy director of neurology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. He has also held other senior roles in a number of organisations such as the New Zealand Association of Neurologists and the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Professor Hand is currently the clinical lead of the Safer Care Victoria's Stroke Clinical Network which aims to improve medical treatment and management of the condition.

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

— A/Prof Peter Hand

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Neurology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-458047 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurology
#EB-C89BF718 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,975
Annual physical exam 99395 513
Vaccination administration 90471 2,473
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,214

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 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Peter Hand
HEADSHOT
Peter Hand in consultation
IN OFFICE
Peter Hand with the team
WITH TEAM
Peter Hand at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 79s
Meet Peter Hand

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Peter Hand, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2413/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33460708 · cited by 135
  2. European registry analysis of Neurology outcomes
    Peter Hand, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6618/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35247096 · cited by 125
  3. Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Peter Hand, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1824/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30924640 · cited by 83

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurology — 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 Neurology
  • Awareness When should you see a neurology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · peter.hand@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

A/Prof Peter Hand's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures A/Prof Peter Hand treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Neurology

Brain, spinal-cord and nerve disorders including headaches, epilepsy, stroke, MS and Parkinson disease.

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    Peter Hand speaks English.

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