Trust score 8/100
Dr Jim Dimitriou
Cardiothoracic Surgery · Australia
👤 11 years of experience
2,172+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Jim Dimitriou is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Melbourne Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Border Heart Specialists, St Vincent's Private Hospital and Knox Private Hospital.
He obtained his MBBS degree from Monash University in 2001. After qualifying in medicine, Dr Dimitriou completed his training in centres across Australia, including Austin Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital, Alfred Hospital and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Following his training, he became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2013. He also completed an intensive cardiothoracic fellowship at Toronto General Hospital in Canada supervised by Professor Tirone David in 2015. During this fellowship, Dr Dimitriou gained expertise in complex aortic surgery, mitral valve repair and heart failure surgery.
Dr Dimitriou has clinical expertise in the surgical treatment and management of all cardiothoracic conditions, such as arrhythmias, palpitations, heart failure and heart valve diseases. He has special interests in coronary artery surgery, complex aortic valve surgery - including aortic valve repair and replacement surgery, as well as total arterial revascularisation and heart pacing.
In addition to his affiliation with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Dr Dimitriou is also a Member of the Australian Medical Association.
He obtained his MBBS degree from Monash University in 2001. After qualifying in medicine, Dr Dimitriou completed his training in centres across Australia, including Austin Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital, Alfred Hospital and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Following his training, he became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2013. He also completed an intensive cardiothoracic fellowship at Toronto General Hospital in Canada supervised by Professor Tirone David in 2015. During this fellowship, Dr Dimitriou gained expertise in complex aortic surgery, mitral valve repair and heart failure surgery.
Dr Dimitriou has clinical expertise in the surgical treatment and management of all cardiothoracic conditions, such as arrhythmias, palpitations, heart failure and heart valve diseases. He has special interests in coronary artery surgery, complex aortic valve surgery - including aortic valve repair and replacement surgery, as well as total arterial revascularisation and heart pacing.
In addition to his affiliation with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Dr Dimitriou is also a Member of the Australian Medical Association.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Jim Dimitriou
Education & training
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
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2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,617 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,071 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,847 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,152 |
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 | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 12
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European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.6352/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31917415 · cited by 201
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Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9232/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33112950 · cited by 115
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European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.1204/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32074540 · cited by 53
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2016
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2016
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2016
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 · jim.dimitriou@euroclinics.example
Patient 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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