Dr Matthew Peters
BSc. MBBS FRACS (Plast.)
MED0000958200
Dr Matthew Peters is a Queensland-trained Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon, obtaining Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons after undertaking training in both General and Plastic surgery. He is the Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland School of Medicine, and is a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr Matthew Peters
BSc. MBBS FRACS (Plast.)
Dr Matthew Peters is a Queensland-trained Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon, obtaining Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons after undertaking training in both General and Plastic surgery. He is the Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland School of Medicine, and is a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
About Dr MATTHEW PETERS
“I was drawn to plastic surgery in the first place because it afforded me the opportunity to make a real difference not only in my patient’s physical wellbeing, but also their mental health. The type of problems that my patients present with genuinely affect them in very personal ways; I find myself having to be tremendously creative to solve the problem and also able to coordinate with a myriad of medical fields to achieve the desirable outcome for my patient.”
Dr Matthew Peters is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon, holding Fellowships of both the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. He is the Co-director of Valley Plastic Surgery and Director of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Academically, Dr Peters is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland School of Medicine. He is also a Councilor and is the current Honorary Secretary of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr Peters was born and raised in Brisbane, Australia. He undertook his tertiary studies at the University of Queensland, obtaining a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery. Whilst working as an intern doctor at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, he was selected into the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Basic Surgical Training program. Upon successful completion of the RACS surgical primary examination, he applied for and was selected to undertake advanced training in General Surgery. After completing three years of General Surgery training in hospitals throughout Queensland, Dr Peters was selected to undertake further training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Five years of supervised training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Royal Children’s Hospital, the Mater Hospital, and Greenslopes Private Hospital, and successful completion of the RACS Fellowship examination resulted in Dr Peters obtaining Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in the Specialty of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Since obtaining his Fellowship, Dr Peters has worked in both public and private hospitals across Brisbane. He was made Director of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in 2014, a position that he still maintains to date. In the private sector he is the Co-director of Valley Plastic Surgery, with operating lists at the Brisbane Private Hospital, Northwest Hospital, Montsserat Day Hospital North Lakes and Chermside Day Hospitals.
“Being at the forefront of a young and evolving field is incredibly exciting; because of this, it’s important to me to foster an excellent rapport with my patients and medical team. I believe these open lines of communication translate into us all striving for the best possible physical and mental outcome for the patient.”
Throughout his career Dr Peters has been actively involved in the training of medical students and surgical trainees. He was the first recipient of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons’ John Corboy Medal, awarded in 2010 for service to trainees. In 2014 he was made a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland School of Medicine, in recognition of his involvement in surgical education and research. He maintains an active involvement in the training of the next generation of Plastic and Reconstructive surgeons, through his work at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospitals but also as a Council member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr Peters also contributes significantly in representative positions within medicine. During his surgical training he was a Board-member and Chair of the RACS Trainee’s Association. In 2014 he coordinated the RACS Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Examination in Brisbane and was a member of the Executive Planning Committee in 2016 for the RACS Annual Scientific Congress. In 2020 Dr Peters was elected as a Councilor of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, being awarded the position of Honorary Secretary in 2021. He is the current Australian representative of the International Young Plastic Surgeons committee. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and holds membership positions with the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is also an academic advisor for multiple international surgical device companies. Locally, Dr Peters is the surgical representative on the Northwest Private Hospital Medical Advisory Committee and the Brisbane Private Hospital Perioperative Committee.
Outside of work Dr Peters enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr Juanita Pappalardo, herself a Specialist Ophthalmologist, their four children and two dogs.
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Dr Matthew Peters (MED0000958200) is a registered medical practitioner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon (specialist registration in Surgery – Plastic Surgery).
FAQs - Fees & Costs:
You will have 1-2 consultations with Dr Peters prior to any cosmetic surgery. Your first consult will take approximately 45 minutes depending on the procedure you are interested in and will cost $275. If you have a Medicare card you may be eligible for a rebate, more if you have a valid referral letter from you GP or Specialist. All consult fees are payable in full on the day of your consultation or prior to your consult for telehealth appointments.
A follow-up consultation may be available, should you require a follow up consultation or to answer any additional questions relating to the surgical plan for your upcoming surgery. This appointment will be shorter than your initial appointment and is free of charge.
The clinical nurse team and client support officers are also available via phone and email and can further assist with any questions you may have in relation to fees, hospitals, garments, and the logistics of your procedure.
Once you have met with Dr Peters and discussed the surgical options available to you, one of our VPS client support officers will provide you with a detailed fee estimate that will include your surgeon’s fees and any out-of-pocket costs (also known as “a gap”) you may incur.
Your out-of-pocket costs are the difference between your surgeon’s fee and the rebate you receive from Medicare and your private health insurance if applicable. Your quote will also include estimates of other fees that will apply for your surgery including hospital, anaesthetist, pathology, prosthesis or implant costs as required. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have sourced quotes directly from these additional suppliers.
Please understand that our client support officers are available to go through any details and answer questions pertaining to the costs of a surgery and we will be clear and transparent in all our communication with you with regards to costs. There is no obligation for you to book surgery after your first consult and you can take away all the information we provide to you whist you consider your options to proceed.
NB: Estimates are valid to 6 months from the date of issue during which time a surgical booking can be made for within 12 months of the date of the estimate.
If you are uninsured you will be provided with an estimate of fees for your chosen hospital. You will also be given the contact details for your anaesthetist.
A 7 day cooling off period applies for all adults who are consenting to a major cosmetic surgical procedure. You will not be required to pay for your surgery at the time of your appointment, but a deposit may be required to secure a surgery date.
If you are having a procedure in a hospital, your surgeon’s fee is due no later than two weeks prior to your surgery date. Following your surgery you will receive an itemised receipt to claim any benefits back, if applicable.
As a general rule, plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons is not covered by private health insurance funds or Medicare.
Some operations, that have a significant functional aspect, may be considered medical rather than cosmetic and, as such, may attract a small rebate. To apply, your procedure must be deemed as medical by Dr Peters, and attract a Medicare item number. If applicable, this will be outlined in your quote.
Dr Peters is a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), which is the peak body representing the field of plastic surgery in Australia. Currently, the ASPS Code of Practice requires that members do not enter into any arrangements with patients to assist them in obtaining finance to pay for a procedure, such as offering a credit facility (other than the use of a credit card), introducing the patient to a credit provider or providing information about possible loans.
Some patients choose to book their procedure in advance with a deposit and then schedule regular payments towards their surgical fee prior to their proposed surgery date. Payments will be arranged to suit the patient’s circumstances, whilst ensuring the final balance is settled two weeks prior to surgery. Contact us to find out more information.
Booking Your Consultation:
For patients seeking cosmetic or reconstructive surgery or wanting to assess their options, a consultation with one of our surgeons is the first step.
You can call our practice directly on (07) 3488 8118, email us HERE or contact us ONLINE if you wish to make an appointment.
Our clinic hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm. We do offer some late consultations; please contact the clinic to enquire about these.
While you don’t specifically need a referral to see Dr Peters, in order to qualify for a rebate from Medicare, you must have a written referral from your GP or Specialist. GP referrals are valid for 12 months and Specialist referrals for 3 months.
We currently offer face-to-face and telehealth consultations. Face-to-face appointments are available at our main rooms at:
Valley Plastic Surgery:
51 Ballow Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Tele-health consultations are available for those who cannot travel, are unwell or at risk. These appointments are done via GP Consult, telephone or Skype if you would prefer. For more information on accessing GP Consult, please visit this information guide here:
Dr Peters currently only takes consultations at Valley Plastic Surgery, Fortitude Valley.
Firstly, there is a 7-day cooling off period prior to any cosmetic procedure.
When you are ready to schedule your surgery, a VPS client support officer will discuss available dates with you. As you can imagine, different surgeries carry varying availability, depending on the magnitude (length) of the procedure, the hospital you choose to have the procedure at and any relevant wait times or constraints that the hospital is experiencing.
We additionally have a waitlist system that will allow you to both book a surgery date whilst also going onto a waitlist should anything become available sooner. Our team will endeavour to accommodate your preferred date requests and will keep you informed of any changes.
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