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A/Prof
A/Prof Gavin Wright
Cardiothoracic Surgery
English
6,343+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
A/Prof Gavin Wright is a Consultant Thoracic Surgeon specialising in Lung Cancer with over 25 years of experience. He is the current Director of Surgical Oncology at St Vincent's Hospital and also works at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The Royal Melbourne Hospital. He is Research & Education Lead for Lung Cancer at the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne Department of Surgery. A/Prof Wright completed his medical degree at the University of Melbourne in 1988 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1999.
His current clinical practice focuses heavily on minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques for lung-sparing surgery for lung cancer, offering shorter recovery times. He also has expertise in complex major surgery for lung cancer, thymoma, mesothelioma and other thoracic tumours. Outside of thoracic oncology, A/Prof Wright's clinical practice also involves the treatment of lung conditions including pectus chest deformities and emphysema.
In addition to his clinical work, A/Prof Wright remains active in research and has published over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles and two book chapters. He is both nationally and internationally recognised for his work surrounding lung cancer and has conducted multiple clinical trials.
His current clinical practice focuses heavily on minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques for lung-sparing surgery for lung cancer, offering shorter recovery times. He also has expertise in complex major surgery for lung cancer, thymoma, mesothelioma and other thoracic tumours. Outside of thoracic oncology, A/Prof Wright's clinical practice also involves the treatment of lung conditions including pectus chest deformities and emphysema.
In addition to his clinical work, A/Prof Wright remains active in research and has published over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles and two book chapters. He is both nationally and internationally recognised for his work surrounding lung cancer and has conducted multiple clinical trials.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— A/Prof Gavin Wright
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,660 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,850 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 466 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,669 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 17 · i10: 13
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across
DOI: 10.4083/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32960940 · cited by 172
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
DOI: 10.4031/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31583650 · cited by 182
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across
DOI: 10.5342/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33968875 · cited by 32
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
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.97
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.67
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.94
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.82
- Value For Money
- 4.84
- Would Recommend Pct
- 97
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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 · gavin.wright@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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