DAVID MCCORMACK
NISHITH PATEL
FRANCESCO PIRONE
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.
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:
Fellowships and Qualifications
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New Zealand Medical Council
Cardiothoracic Surgery - Vocational Registration
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Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Fellowship Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
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Fellow of American College of Surgeons
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Master of Business Administration (Distinction)
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Member of Faculty of Surgical Trainers of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
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Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (Distinction)
University of London
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Bachelor of Science (Honours)
King’s College – University of London
Positions & Memberships
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National Clinical Lead (Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology Management)
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand
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Past - Associate Chief Medical Officer
Waikato District Health Board
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Past - Head of Department
Waikato Cardiothoracic Unit
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Past - Clinical Director
Waikato Cardiothoracic Unit
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Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Waikato District Health Board
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Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Braemar Hospital
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Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Southern Cross Hospital
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Professor (Hon), Te Huataki Waiora School of Health
University of Waikato
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Associate Professor of Surgery (Hon), Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
University of Auckland
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist
New Zealand Medical Council - Vocational Registration
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist
General Medical Council (UK) - Certificate of Completion of Training
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Faculty of Surgical Trainers
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
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Fellow of Royal Society of Medicine
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Australian & New Zealand Society of Cardiac & Thoracic Surgeons
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Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
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European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain & Ireland
Prizes and Awards
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Sustaining Excellence in Patient Safety Award
Waikato District Health Board
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Ethicon Travelling Fellowship
Ethicon - Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland
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ASiT Cardiothoracic Research Prize
Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland - Association of Surgeons in Training
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ASiT National Surgical Education and Training Prize
T-Log / Association of Surgeons in Training
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Patient Safety Awards (Finalist)
Technology & IT to Improve Patient Safety
The ROQAS Project
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Transforming Patient Care Using Technology (Finalist)
British Medical Journal Awards
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.
To start your teleconsultation with Prof McCormack, click on the link below: