Dr David Chieng
MBBS (Hons), FRACP, PhD, GCertClinUS, CCDS
Cardiologist
15 years of experience
Malvern, 3144
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15 years of experience
Malvern, 3144
(+6 more)
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About Dr David Chieng
Dr David Chieng is a well experienced and highly trained Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist at Alfred Hospital. He has a particular focus on managing heart rhythm disturbances, encompassing cardiac arrhythmia ablation (including SVT, Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia) and cardiac device implantation (including: pacemaker, defibrillator, cardiac resynchronization therapy, conduction system pacing).
In addition to his expertise in heart rhythm disorders, Dr Chieng adeptly manages various adult cardiovascular conditions, including cardiovascular risk assessment, coronary artery disease, and congestive cardiac failure.
His academic journey began at the University of Western Australia, where he earned his medical degree in 2010. He received multiple academic prizes during his medical degree, including the prestigious Ellen Haberfield Prize for Pathology, and the Glaxo Smith Kline Prize for Pharmacology. Dr Chieng proceeded to complete his cardiology advanced training in Perth before undertaking a rigorous four-year clinical fellowship in electrophysiology and pacing at the Alfred Hospital and Royal Melbourne Hospital. During this time, he completed his PhD, supported by combined NHMRC/NHF postgraduate research scholarships and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute Bright Sparks scholarship.
Dr Chieng's contributions to clinical research have earned him widespread recognition, with an impressive tally of 23 young investigator awards. Among his notable achievements are the Christopher O'Connor Award for Outstanding Scholarship (American College of Cardiology, 2024), Paul Korner Medal for Outstanding PhD Achievements 2021, and Young Investigator Awards at esteemed conferences such as the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Congress. Additionally, he has been honoured with the Noel and Imelda Foster Prize for Cardiovascular Research 2022 and the Heart Failure Prize at the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand ASM 2022.
In recognition of his outstanding achievements Dr Chieng was awarded the highly prestigious University of Melbourne Chancellor's Prize for Outstanding PhD Thesis in 2024, and becomes the first electrophysiologist in 20 years to be awarded this award from the university. He was also awarded the highly prestigious University of Melbourne Dean's Award for Outstanding PhD Thesis in 2024
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Registered with
AHPRA
No. MED0001670585
Royal Australasian College of Physicians
No. 38542
The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
No. M8095
Education
University of Western Australia
Medicine
Graduated 2010
Qualifications
Professional Qualifications
- MBBS (Hons) - University of Western Australia, Australia in 2010
- FRACP - Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Australia in 2018
Professional Awards/ Prizes
- Winner - Christopher O'Connor Award for Outstanding Scholarship. American College of Cardiology Conference (Atlanta, 2024)
- Recipient - National Heart Foundation Post Doctoral Fellowship (2024-2025)
- Winner - Quarterly Prize for Publication Excellence (First Quarter). Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute (2023)
- Winner - Quarterly Prize for Publication Excellence (Second Quarter). Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute (2023)
- Winner - Quarterly Prize for Publication Excellence (Third quarter). Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute (2023)
- Grand Prize (Second Prize) – Korean Heart Rhythm Society Conference 2023, Young Investigator Award
- Winner – Graham Brown Prize for Best Student Publication for 2022, Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences(MDHS), University of Melbourne 2023
- Winner – Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute Travel Award 2023
- Finalist - Cardiac Electrophysiology Society(CES) Young Investigator Poster Session, HRS 2023 (New Orleans)
- Winner - Eric N Prystowsky Fellow Clinical Researcher Award, Heart Rhythm Society Conference 2023 ( New Orleans), for highest scoring conference abstract
- Recipient- 2023 Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences Dean’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Research
- Winner – Young Investigator Award,15th Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Conference (Singapore)
- Winner - Grand Prize Winner - Young Investigator Award, Korean Heart Rhythm Society Conference, 2022
- Winner - Noel and Imelda Foster Prize for Cardiovascular Research, Alfred Research Alliance, 2022
- Winner – Heart Failure Prize, CSANZ Conference, 2022
- Winner – PhD Poster Award, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute Early Career Scientist (ECS) Symposium 2022
- Winner – Best Abstract Award, Korean Heart Rhythm Society Conference, 2022
- Winner – Best Poster Presentation Award, 30th Annual Scientific Congress of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology,2022
- Winner – Henry Krum Educational Grant, 4 Corners of Cardiology, 2022
- Winner – Poster Prize, Medical and Dental and Health Sciences ECAN Symposium, University of Melbourne,
- Winner- “Meet The Researcher” Video Prize, Alfred Research Alliance, 2022
- Winner - Cabrini Research Forum 2022 Best Poster Prize
- Runner up – Best Oral Presentation, MDHS Graduate Research Conference, University of Melbourne, 2022
- Finalist – Heart Rhythm Prize, CSANZ Conference, 2022
- Finalist – Prevention Prize, CSANZ Conference, 2022
- Finalist – Cardiac Electrophysiology Society(CES) Young Investigator Poster Session, HRS 2022
- Finalist – Clinical Prize Session, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute Research Symposium 2022
- Winner – Young Investigator Award, 14th Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Conference,Suzhou (2021)
- Winner – Paul Korner Medal for Outstanding Achievement of PhD Student, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, 2021
- Winner – Chaired Poster Session, Taiwan Heart Rhythm Society Conference 2021
- Winner – Alfred Health Senior Medical Staff Association Best Abstract Prize in Clinical / Public Health Research (Alfred Research Alliance Health Week 2021)
- Winner – Cabrini Research Forum 2021 Best Poster Award
- Finalist - Heart Rhythm Prize, CSANZ Conference 2021
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute Harold Mitchell Travelling Fellowship 2021
Languages spoken
- English
- Malay
- Mandarin
Insurers
- Australian Unity
- Bupa
- CBHS
- Defence Health
- HBF
- GMHBA
- Police Health
- HCF
- Medibank
- Latrobe Health Services
- Ahm
- Frank Health Insurance
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Dr David Chieng provides patients with clear explanations, demonstrating a professional approach. He explains procedures like ablation, angiograms, and pacemaker implantation, fostering confidence and trust. Patients appreciate his ability to listen, investigate conditions, and deliver clear guidance without rush. The positive feedback for Dr. Chieng frequently centres on conditions related to irregular heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias.
Nothing to reproach Dr Chieng. He explained everything. Listened and answered my questions and concerns. Inspired confidence.
David has been terrific with all my appointments, updates snd necessary treatments. He is always pleasant, always patient even when flat chat and super helpful with my ongoing treatment.
Dr Chieng performed heart ablation, half my medicines, i am feeling like reborn. He is absolutely top in his field. 10/10
Dr Chieng was very friendly and explained all findings, he was thorough and efficient, happy with his expertise
Dr. David Chiang was very professional and knowledgeable. He explained things in detail, and listens to his patients.
Dr was very knowledgeable about my condition and explained clearly all the ramifications.
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Dr David Chieng's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 134 reviews.
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Dr David Chieng speaks English, Malay and Mandarin
Where is Dr David Chieng located?
Dr David Chieng primarily practices at Victorian Heart And Lung Clinic, located at Suite 17/183 Wattletree Rd, Malvern, Australia, 3144
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