Trust score 8/100
Dr Peter Skillington
Cardiothoracic Surgery · Melbourne
👤 4 years of experience
7,810+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Peter Skillington is a highly esteemed Cardiothoracic Surgeon. Dr Skillington's expertise lies in various aspects of adult cardiac surgery, encompassing procedures such as aortic valve surgery, mitral valve surgery, and coronary artery bypass surgery. Their proficiency extends to adult congenital heart surgery, addressing conditions like pulmonary valve replacement, atrial and ventricular septal defects, and Ebstein anomaly repair.
Dr Skillington is renowned for their patient-centric approach, taking the time to thoroughly understand each patient's individual needs and concerns. They believe in clear and open communication, ensuring that patients are well-informed about their condition, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
Dr Skillington is renowned for their patient-centric approach, taking the time to thoroughly understand each patient's individual needs and concerns. They believe in clear and open communication, ensuring that patients are well-informed about their condition, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Peter Skillington
Education & training
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,812 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 650 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,954 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,325 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 15
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.1720/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37314875 · cited by 36
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
DOI: 10.3252/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34915622 · cited by 142
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.2657/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31851140 · cited by 72
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
DOI: 10.1529/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34798966 · cited by 50
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
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
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 · peter.skillington.1@euroclinics.example
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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