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Heart of Melbourne, 149 Stud Road, Wantirna South VIC 3152
Dr. David Chieng is a consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist specializing in the management of heart rhythm disturbances. His expertise includes treating cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, SVT, and ventricular tachycardia. Dr. Chieng is proficient in performing ablation procedures and implanting cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices. Additionally, he manages a broad range of adult cardiovascular conditions, including cardiac risk assessment, heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, and acute coronary syndrome. Dr. Chieng earned his medical degree from the University of Western Australia, where he received the UWA SWANS Scholarship and multiple academic prizes. He was honored with the Gotcher Clarke Intern of the Year Award in 2011 for his exceptional patient care. He completed a four-year clinical fellowship in electrophysiology and pacing at the Alfred Hospital and Royal Melbourne Hospital, and holds certification as a cardiac device specialist (CCDS) from IBHRE. In 2022, Dr. Chieng completed his PhD thesis, supported by scholarships from NHMRC, the National Heart Foundation, and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute Bright Sparks. His research contributions include serving as the principal investigator for the CAPLA, Hi-Lo HEAT, and STALL HFpEF randomized trials. Dr. Chieng's achievements in clinical research have been recognized both nationally and internationally, earning him 20 prestigious young investigator awards. These accolades include the University of Melbourne Graham Brown Prize (2023), the Eric Prystowsky Fellows Clinical Research Award (2023), the Noel and Imelda Foster Prize for Cardiovascular Research (2022), and the Paul Korner Medal for outstanding PhD achievements (2021). Dr. Chieng is fluent in Mandarin and Malay/Indonesian, enhancing his ability to communicate with a diverse patient population.
149 Stud Road, Wantirna South VIC 3152