DAVID MCCORMACK
NISHITH PATEL
FRANCESCO PIRONE
Dr Nishith Patel is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the Waikato Cardiothoracic Unit. He has a specialist interest in total arterial revascularisation for ischaemic heart disease, complex aortic surgery, heart valve surgery, aortic root surgery and atrial fibrillation surgery. Dr Patel is also a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Surgery at the University of Auckland. He has an interest in research in aortic disease and aortic dissection. Dr. Patel has recently been awarded the 2023 Foundation 100 Fellowship by the Heart Foundation of New Zealand to pursue research into aortic dissection. This has been recognised in the national media through the Waikato Herald, Heart Foundation and NZHerald.
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Dr Patel completed formal training in Cardiothoracic Surgery in leading centres in the UK as detailed below:
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Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol
Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge
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He has also held Consultant appointments at Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand and Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
Fellowships and Qualifications
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Fellowship of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (FCSANZ)
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Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS)
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Bristol
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Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MB BCh)(Commendation)
University of Wales College of Medicine
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Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology (BSc)(Hons)
University of Wales College of Medicine
Positions & Memberships
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Committee Member (2023)
​ ANZCTS Database Research Committee
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Member (2023)
ANZ Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons (ANZCTS)
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Senior Lecturer (2021)
Department of Surgery FMHS, University of Auckland
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Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) - Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Bristol
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Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MB BCh)(Commendation)
University of Wales College of Medicine
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Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology (BSc)(Hons)
University of Wales College of Medicine
Recent Prizes and Awards
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Foundation 100 Fellowship (2023)
Heart Foundation NZ
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John Parker Medal (2014)
Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of GB & Ireland
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Academic Clinical Lectureship (2013)
National Institute of Health Research
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John Parker Medal (2011)
Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of GB & Ireland
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Best Research Poster Presentation Award (2010)
Intensive Care Society, UK
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ICS Gold Medal Award: Runner-up (2010)
Intensive Care Society, UK
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Severn Deanery Research Award (2010)
Severn Deanery
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Academic Clinical Fellowship (2009)
National Institute of Health Research
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Margaret Kenwright Young Investigators Award (2009)
British Blood Transfusion Society
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Eli Lily Award Best Poster Presentation (2008)
Intensive Care Society, UK
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RCS Research Fellowship (2008)
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
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MB BCh: Commendation (2003)
University of Wales College of Medicine
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Final MB: Distinction (2003)
University of Wales College of Medicine
Publications
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Dr Patel has published over 30 peer reviewed papers and 6 book chapters. He has presented in multiple international and national meetings throughout his career.
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Click below to view Dr. Patel's full academic profile on ResearchGate:
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Click below to view Dr. Patel's full academic profile on Google Scholar:
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Telehealth
At Heart Surgeon Group, we are able to accommodate teleconsultations. This option will allow you to meet with your surgeon through our online waiting room. Telehealth must be requested and booked in advance.
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To start your teleconsultation with Dr. Patel, click on the link below: