HEART AND LUNG SURGEON IN MELBOURNE
Cardiothoracic Specialist Dr Adrian Pick
MBBS (Melb) | FRACS General Surgery | FRACS Cardiothoracic Surgery | Mayo Clinic Training | Toronto General Hospital Fellowship | 20+ years refining minimally invasive surgical techniques
Specialist assessment for heart and lung conditions
Dr Adrian Pick is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon, in Melbourne, providing specialist assessment for cardiac and thoracic conditions, including heart valve disease, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, lung cancer, lung nodules and complex conditions.
With more than 20 years refining minimal access cardiac and thoracic techniques, Dr Pick consults in Frankston and Moorabbin, supporting patients across Melbourne’s south-east and the Mornington Peninsula. His practice specialises in minimally invasive procedures and detailed surgical planning to suit each individual patient’s diagnosis, anatomy and clinical circumstances.
When surgery is on the table
If you’ve recently received a diagnosis, your cardiologist or GP may have discussed heart surgery. A referral for specialist cardiothoracic assessment can be provided for a suspicious lung nodule, persistent atrial fibrillation or purely to review any surgical options to help guide informed decisions about your care.
Seeing a cardiothoracic surgeon does not mean surgery has already been decided. Dr Pick assesses the condition, your investigations, previous treatment and overall health before discussing if surgery should be considered and which surgical options are suitable for you.
His practice covers both cardiac and thoracic surgery, so patients can be assessed across a range of heart, lung and chest conditions, including coronary bypass surgery, aortic and mitral valve surgery, surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, lung cancer surgery, lung biopsy and surgery for mediastinal and pleural conditions.
Why patients choose Dr Adrian Pick
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Expertise and Experience
Dr Pick is both a General Surgeon and Cardiothoracic Surgeon, with decades of experience treating heart, lung and chest conditions, including complex or overlapping presentations.
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Minimally Invasive Techniques
Dr Pick has spent 20+ years refining minimally invasive techniques for aortic, mitral and thoracic surgery, pioneering TT-Maze surgery in Australia and now teaching minimal access methods on an international scale.
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Valuing Your Connected Care
Dr Pick works collaboratively with your GP, cardiologist, respiratory physician and oncology team, so assessment and surgical planning remain connected with your broader medical care.
Experience Built Across Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
Training & Qualifications
Training & Qualifications
Looking for a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Melbourne?
If you have been searching for a cardiac surgeon, heart surgeon, lung surgeon or thoracic specialist near you, Dr Adrian Pick consults at two locations in Melbourne’s south-east.
If you do not yet have a referral, speak with your GP, cardiologist or treating specialist about referral to Dr Adrian Pick, Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
Frequently Asked Questions
A cardiologist diagnoses and manages heart conditions using medications, investigations and catheter-based treatments. A cardiothoracic surgeon performs surgery for conditions affecting the heart, lungs and structures within the chest. Patients are referred to a cardiothoracic surgeon when a surgical opinion is needed and Dr Pick works with referring cardiologists and GPs as part of this care.
Yes, you can always request a second surgical opinion if you have been advised to undergo cardiac or thoracic surgery and would like another assessment of the diagnosis, timing or possible operative options. A second opinion does not commit you to surgery.
Heart ablation can refer to different treatments for abnormal heart rhythms. Catheter ablation is generally performed by a cardiologist specialising in electrophysiology. Cardiothoracic surgeons can perform surgical procedures for atrial fibrillation, including Maze-type procedures. Dr Pick assesses selected patients with atrial fibrillation when surgical treatment is being considered, including patients with associated structural heart disease.
Not every lung nodule requires surgery. The next step depends on factors including the nodule’s size, appearance, change over time and your individual risk factors. Thoracic surgical assessment may be requested when imaging is suspicious, tissue diagnosis is required or removal of part of the lung is being considered. Dr Pick’s thoracic practice includes lung nodules, lung biopsy and lung cancer surgery.
A referral from your GP or treating specialist allows Dr Pick to receive the clinical information relevant to your assessment and is required for specialist referral arrangements. If you already have a referral, you can contact the practice to arrange an appointment. Dr Pick’s website also provides a referral service for GPs and specialists.
Specialist Cardiothoracic Assessment in Melbourne
If you have been diagnosed with a heart, lung or thoracic condition and surgery has been raised, you can ask your GP, cardiologist or treating specialist for a referral to Dr Adrian Pick.
Dr Pick consults in Frankston and Moorabbin, providing cardiothoracic surgical assessment for patients across South-East Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.