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Dr. Robert Whitfield
👤 3 years of experience
11,780+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Robert Whitfield is an accomplished surgeon with extensive expertise in breast surgery, oncoplastic surgery and breast reconstruction, endocrine surgery, and surgical oncology. After graduating from Monash University in 1998, he was awarded a Fellowship in General Surgery by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2009. His advanced training began with a post-Fellowship specialisation in breast and endocrine surgery at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide. He spent a further year of post-Fellowship training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital where he developed a deep understanding of breast reconstruction, oncoplastic surgery, and melanoma. He also served as Chief Surgical Resident during this year.
He completed an oncoplastic breast Fellowship in Edinburgh, UK, in 2011, gaining international experience in advanced breast surgery techniques.
Since 2012, Dr. Whitfield has worked as a staff specialist surgeon in Breast, Endocrine, and Surgical Oncology at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He also serves as a Visiting Surgeon at BreastScreen South Australia, where his expertise in breast cancer screening and treatment is highly valued. He is the current Surgical Head of Unit at BreastScreen SA. Additionally, he is actively involved in medical education and is currently the Chair of the Australian Board in General Surgery. His dedication to educating future surgeons and advancing surgical knowledge has been a key aspect of his career.
In 2014, Dr. Whitfield expanded his practice to the private sector, offering specialised surgical care in breast, endocrine, and surgical oncology. He is accredited to practise at several leading hospitals, including The Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and St Andrew’s Hospital. He is accredited at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for paediatric endocrine surgery.
Dr. Whitfield’s areas of special interest include breast surgery, melanoma surgery, thyroid surgery, and parathyroid surgery, particularly minimally invasive techniques. His dedication to patient-centred care and his skill in surgical procedures have earned him a reputation as one of the leading surgeons in his field.
He is a member of several professional organisations, including the Australian & New Zealand Endocrine Surgeons, BreastSurgANZ, General Surgeons Australia, and the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons. He is currently on the executive committee at BreastSurgANZ, acting in the role of Secretary/Treasurer
He completed an oncoplastic breast Fellowship in Edinburgh, UK, in 2011, gaining international experience in advanced breast surgery techniques.
Since 2012, Dr. Whitfield has worked as a staff specialist surgeon in Breast, Endocrine, and Surgical Oncology at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He also serves as a Visiting Surgeon at BreastScreen South Australia, where his expertise in breast cancer screening and treatment is highly valued. He is the current Surgical Head of Unit at BreastScreen SA. Additionally, he is actively involved in medical education and is currently the Chair of the Australian Board in General Surgery. His dedication to educating future surgeons and advancing surgical knowledge has been a key aspect of his career.
In 2014, Dr. Whitfield expanded his practice to the private sector, offering specialised surgical care in breast, endocrine, and surgical oncology. He is accredited to practise at several leading hospitals, including The Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and St Andrew’s Hospital. He is accredited at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for paediatric endocrine surgery.
Dr. Whitfield’s areas of special interest include breast surgery, melanoma surgery, thyroid surgery, and parathyroid surgery, particularly minimally invasive techniques. His dedication to patient-centred care and his skill in surgical procedures have earned him a reputation as one of the leading surgeons in his field.
He is a member of several professional organisations, including the Australian & New Zealand Endocrine Surgeons, BreastSurgANZ, General Surgeons Australia, and the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons. He is currently on the executive committee at BreastSurgANZ, acting in the role of Secretary/Treasurer
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Robert Whitfield
Education & training
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2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2019–2023 Residency · Breast Surgery
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2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Breast Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,113 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,103 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 255 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,608 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 4
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European registry analysis of Breast Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.4351/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31913594 · cited by 161
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Outcomes of Breast Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8444/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30218022 · cited by 131
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European registry analysis of Breast Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7850/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37611388 · cited by 5
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Breast Surgery European Annual Congress (Breast Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Breast Surgery National Society Meeting · Norwood · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Breast Surgery — Norwood · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2024
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2024
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2024
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Breast Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a breast surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · robert.whitfield@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
76 verified reviews4.95
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76 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98.0
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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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