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Dr Jennifer Wheatley
Paediatric Pediatric Surgery · Melbourne
👤 12 years of experience
10,014+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Jennifer Wheatley is a dedicated Paediatric Surgeon who understands the concerns and stress that can arise when a child requires surgery. She prioritises open communication, accessibility, and compassionate care to provide the best possible experience for both patients and their families.
Dr. Wheatley primarily practises in Bulleen, with an additional location in Bundoora. She accepts referrals from various sources, including General Practitioners, Paediatricians, surgical colleagues, and emergency services across Melbourne, particularly Northern Health, Austin Health, and Eastern Health. In emergency situations, she is readily available to provide urgent consultations.
Dr. Wheatley offers a comprehensive range of paediatric surgical services, including procedures such as penile surgery (circumcision, hypospadias correctional surgery, and treatment of penile conditions), inguinal and scrotal surgery (for issues like inguinal hernia, hydrocele, and undescended testis surgery), umbilical surgery, tongue tie procedures, head and neck surgery, as well as evaluations of lumps, bumps, and skin lesions. She also welcomes patients with acute and chronic abdominal pain, constipation, bowel dysfunction, urinary tract issues, and more. Her close collaboration with other medical professionals allows for straightforward referrals to general paediatricians, paediatric medical colleagues, and allied health practitioners.
Her training took place in Sydney, where she obtained fellowships in adult general surgery and paediatric surgery. She also gained valuable experience in paediatric cancer surgery during her time in New York. In Melbourne, she played a role in the liver transplant program and contributed to the establishment of the paediatric program. Dr. Wheatley holds the position of Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics at Melbourne University, where she mentors medical students based at Northern Health. She particularly enjoys educating junior doctors and aspiring surgical and paediatric trainees within the public health sector.
Dr. Wheatley performs her public surgical sessions at Northern Health and Box Hill hospitals, while her private surgical sessions are conducted at Northpark Private, Mitcham Private, and St Vincent's Hospital in East Melbourne.
Dr. Wheatley primarily practises in Bulleen, with an additional location in Bundoora. She accepts referrals from various sources, including General Practitioners, Paediatricians, surgical colleagues, and emergency services across Melbourne, particularly Northern Health, Austin Health, and Eastern Health. In emergency situations, she is readily available to provide urgent consultations.
Dr. Wheatley offers a comprehensive range of paediatric surgical services, including procedures such as penile surgery (circumcision, hypospadias correctional surgery, and treatment of penile conditions), inguinal and scrotal surgery (for issues like inguinal hernia, hydrocele, and undescended testis surgery), umbilical surgery, tongue tie procedures, head and neck surgery, as well as evaluations of lumps, bumps, and skin lesions. She also welcomes patients with acute and chronic abdominal pain, constipation, bowel dysfunction, urinary tract issues, and more. Her close collaboration with other medical professionals allows for straightforward referrals to general paediatricians, paediatric medical colleagues, and allied health practitioners.
Her training took place in Sydney, where she obtained fellowships in adult general surgery and paediatric surgery. She also gained valuable experience in paediatric cancer surgery during her time in New York. In Melbourne, she played a role in the liver transplant program and contributed to the establishment of the paediatric program. Dr. Wheatley holds the position of Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics at Melbourne University, where she mentors medical students based at Northern Health. She particularly enjoys educating junior doctors and aspiring surgical and paediatric trainees within the public health sector.
Dr. Wheatley performs her public surgical sessions at Northern Health and Box Hill hospitals, while her private surgical sessions are conducted at Northpark Private, Mitcham Private, and St Vincent's Hospital in East Melbourne.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Jennifer Wheatley
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Paediatric Pediatric Surgery
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Paediatric Pediatric Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 54 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,104 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,392 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 935 |
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 | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 7
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Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Pediatric Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.2966/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30028289 · cited by 166
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Pediatric Surgery
DOI: 10.6336/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38579065 · cited by 52
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Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Pediatric Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.6365/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39609027 · cited by 50
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Pediatric Surgery
DOI: 10.2527/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34514329 · cited by 136
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Paediatric Pediatric Surgery European Annual Congress (Paediatric Pediatric Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Paediatric Pediatric Surgery National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Paediatric Pediatric Surgery — Melbourne · 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 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Paediatric Pediatric Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a paediatric pediatric surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · jennifer.wheatley@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
2 verified reviews5.00
★★★★★
2 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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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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