MEET THE SURGEON
Prof Nishith Patel
Prof Nishith Patel, a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Prof 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.
Prof Patel is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Auckland. He has an interest in research in aortic disease and aortic dissection. Prof 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.
Education
Prof Patel completed formal training in Cardiothoracic Surgery in leading centres in the UK as detailed below:
- Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol
- Hammersmith Hospital, London
- Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge
He has also held Consultant appointments at Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand and Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
Fellowships and qualifications
- Fellowship of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (FCSANZ)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) University of Bristol
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MB BCh)(Commendation) University of Wales College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology (BSc)(Hons) University of Wales College of Medicine
Professional contributions and leadership roles
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) University of Bristol
University of Auckland senior surgical lecturer
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MB BCh)(Commendation)
University of Wales College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology (BSc)(Hons) University of Wales College of Medicine
Recent prizes and awards
- Foundation 100 Fellowship (2023) Heart Foundation NZ
- John Parker Medal (2014) Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of GB & Ireland
- Academic Clinical Lectureship (2013) National Institute of Health Research
John Parker Medal (2011) Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of GB & Ireland
Recognised by national and international award bodies and associations
Publications
Prof Patel has published over 30 peer reviewed papers and six book chapters. He has presented in multiple international and national meetings throughout his career.