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Dr.
Dr Dr Rishendran Naidoo
Cardiothoracic Surgery · Melbourne
- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr Dr Rishendran Naidoo
Dr. Rishendran Naidoo is a highly experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon based in Brisbane, Australia, with a practice spanning adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery. Originally from Durban, South Africa, he graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal Medical School in 1997 with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree. He went on to complete specialist training in cardiothoracic surgery, earning the Fellowship of the College of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of South Africa in 2005, followed by a Master of Medicine (MMed) in Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2008.In 2006, Dr. Naidoo relocated to Australia, and he completed the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2010. He commenced work as a staff specialist at The Prince Charles Hospital, where he is currently Acting Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery. In addition, he holds a Visiting Medical Officer appointment at St Andrew’s Hospital, Spring Hill, and is part of the lung transplant programme.Dr. Naidoo's clinical interests include minimally invasive thoracic surgery, such as thoracoscopic lung resection and mediastinal surgery, the management of early and advanced lung cancer, total arterial coronary surgery, and mitral valve repair surgery. He is also passionate about education and training, serving as the supervisor of the cardiothoracic teaching programme at The Prince Charles Hospital, where he is dedicated to mentoring junior doctors and advancing surgical excellence.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · AU
#AU-439459
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-D863B2AC
Renewal due 2022
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Generali Healthcare
1,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2001–2007
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
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2007–2011
Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
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2011–2012
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Charité Berlin, DE
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08
Junior consultant
Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
589 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
2,315 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,939 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
316 |
Patient reviews
"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — Melbourne — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2012
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 12
Selected publications
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Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7493/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 157
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European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.1465/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 31
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Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1771/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 65
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Additional publications
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European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery · European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery · National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023
Articles by Dr Dr Rishendran Naidoo
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Dr Rishendran Naidoo is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Languages currently confirmed are listed in the hero. Contact us for additional language support.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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