Email: monashheartprivaterooms@monashhealth.org
Phone: 9554 8553
Location:VHH, 631 Blackburn Road, CLAYTON VIC 3168
Bio:
Derek Chew is a clinical and interventional cardiologist as well as a cardiovascular health systems researcher.
He has recently transitioned to the role of Director of MonashHeart/Victorian Heart Hospital. He was previously the Professor of Cardiology at Flinders University, Network Director of Cardiology for the Southern Adelaide Health Local Heath Network, and has recently served as the Commissioner on Excellence and Innovation in Health, South Australia. He has completed a Masters of Public Health, at the Harvard School of Public Health, with training in epidemiology, trial design, biostatistics, clinical trials and cost-effectiveness analysis.
His PhD thesis explored the factors for improving heart attack care in Australia. He holds numerous NHMRC and MRFF grants exploring health system adaption in the face current and emerging technologies in cardiac care. Focused on system factors driving evidence translation in cardiovascular care, has held or currently holds several national and international leadership roles. He has authored over 300 manuscripts and book chapters.
