MEET THE SURGEON
David McCormack
David McCormack, a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Prof David McCormack is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon and a National Lead for Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand. He previously served as the Clinical Director and Head of Department of Waikato Cardiothoracic Unit as well as Associate Chief Medical Officer of Waikato DHB. David is also a Professor at Te Huataki Waiora School of Health - University of Waikato and an Associate Professor of Surgery at The University of Auckland with a clinical interest and expertise in aortic surgery.
He is skilled in the management of ischaemic heart disease and heart valve surgery. Active in the generation and utilisation of technology to advance surgical practice, healthcare delivery, clinical leadership and and innovative research.
Education
Prof McCormack completed formal training in Cardiothoracic Surgery in leading centres. Below is a collection of central London centres within which Prof McCormack was trained:
- Barts Heart Centre
- Guy’s Hospital
- Harefield Hospital
- St Thomas’ Hospital
- St Georges’ Hospital
- King’s College London
- Hammersmith Hospital
- The London Chest Hospital
Fellowships and qualifications
New Zealand Medical Council - Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vocational Registration
Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Fellowship Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
Fellow of American College of Surgeons
Master of Business Administration (Distinction)
Member of Faculty of Surgical Trainers of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (Distinction) - University of London
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - King’s College, University of London
Professional contributions and leadership roles
Past - National Clinical Lead (Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology Management), Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand
Past - Associate Chief Medical Officer, Waikato District Health Board
Past - Head of Department, Waikato Cardiothoracic Unit
Past - Clinical Director, Waikato Cardiothoracic Unit
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Waikato District Health Board
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Braemar Hospital
Professor (Hon), Te Huataki Waiora School of Health - University of Waikato
Associate Professor of Surgery (Hon), Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
University of Auckland
Recent prizes and awards
Sustaining Excellence in Patient Safety Award - Waikato District Health Board
ASiT National Surgical Education and Training Prize - T-Log / Association of Surgeons in Training
Ethicon Travelling Fellowship - Ethicon, Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland
ASiT Cardiothoracic Research Prize - Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland, Association of Surgeons in Training
Patient Safety Awards (Finalist) - Technology & IT to Improve Patient Safety, The ROQAS Project
Transforming Patient Care Using Technology (Finalist) - British Medical Journal Awards
Recognised by national and international award bodies and associations
Publications
Prof McCormack is experienced in research and academia. He has presented scientific and clinical work worldwide over the past two decades.