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Dr
Dr Rishendran Naidoo
Cardiothoracic Surgery · Melbourne
9,843+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
7
Publications
0
Languages spoken
About
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.”
— Dr Rishendran Naidoo
Education & training
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
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2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 589 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,315 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,939 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 316 |
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 | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 12
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Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7493/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32066997 · cited by 157
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European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.1465/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36645847 · cited by 31
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Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1771/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35639773 · cited by 65
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European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7008/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37621740 · cited by 147
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 2012
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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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 Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · rishendran.naidoo@euroclinics.example
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