Peter Gillgren

Associate Professor at Karolinska Institutet & Surgeon
Specialist expertise: General Surgery & Vascular Surgery
Clinical focus: Skin surgery, melanoma surgery and assessment and treatment of skin lesions
Experience: Over 30 years of clinical experience as a physician and surgeon
Research: Over 70 scientific publications (See Peter Gillgren's ORCID profile)

Dr. Peter Gillgren is an associate professor at Karolinska Institutet and a specialist in general and vascular surgery with over 30 years of clinical experience. With his unique combination of vascular surgical precision expertise, long surgical career and extensive research, he offers his patients unparalleled medical confidence in the assessment, removal and treatment of liver spots, birthmarks and other skin lesions.


During his years at Södersjukhuset, Peter pioneered the establishment of a specialized melanoma surgery unit. He was far ahead of his time in the region by introducing dedicated contact nurses and creating efficient care chains so that no patient would ever have to wait a day longer than absolutely necessary for their microscopic test results. This deep concern for patient safety, rapid response and meticulous care permeates his entire professional practice.

In addition to his clinical work, Peter is a highly qualified researcher with over 70 scientific publications under his belt, of which around twenty focus specifically on melanoma and skin lesions. His deep understanding of the skin's anatomy and vascular structure allows him to perform all types of skin surgical procedures with the highest precision and gentleness.

At Peter you will meet one of the country's most qualified surgeons for the assessment and treatment of skin lesions and melanoma. By combining dual specialist competence in general and vascular surgery with decades of clinical expertise, he offers safe, fast and first-class care. You are warmly welcome to book a consultation with Peter at The Faculty.