Dr David Tong
MBBS BMedSc PhD FRACP FCSANZ
03 9020 0100
03 9020 0101
- reception@vitalheartcare.com.au
- Suite 11, Knox Private Hospital 262 Mountain Highway Wantirna 3152
Contact Details
Dr David Tong
Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
Dr David Tong is a General and Interventional Cardiologist who has an interest in managing cardiac patients with complex medical conditions. He consults and performs procedures (coronary angiogram and stenting) at Knox Private Hospital, and also holds a public appointment at Eastern Health.
Additional languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay
Expertise
David obtained his medical degree from the University of Melbourne in 2007. Upon completion of cardiology specialist training and PhD, he undertook a post-doctoral interventional fellowship at the prestigious Freeman Hospital in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England and worked alongside with many distinguished cardiologists who specialised in performing complex coronary angioplasties.
As an academic cardiologist, David combines research with clinical care and teaching. His research work has been featured in many reputable peer-reviewed journals. He is also actively involved in junior medical staff education and training programs, and believes passionately in giving back and making a difference.
Interests
- Coronary angiogram and angioplasty
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Chest pain and coronary artery disease
- Heart failure, arrhythmia and valvular heart disease