Derek Chew

Derek Chew is a Professor and clinical interventional cardiologist currently serving as Director of MonashHeart/Victorian Heart Hospital at Monash Health. He previously held the position of Professor of Cardiology at Flinders University and served as Network Director of Cardiology for the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. His academic affiliations include Monash University and Flinders University, with a focus on cardiovascular health systems research.

• PhD in Medicine, University of Melbourne (2017)
• MPH in Quantitative Methods, Harvard University (2002)
• MBBS, University of Melbourne (1992)

Derek Chew's research centers on improving cardiovascular outcomes through health system innovation. His primary interests include artificial intelligence in cardiovascular prediction, clinical trials, epidemiology, cost-effectiveness analysis, and evidence translation in cardiology. He investigates system-level factors that influence the delivery and adoption of best practices in heart attack care and chest pain management. His work bridges clinical cardiology with public health and health services research, aiming to optimize patient outcomes through scalable interventions.

His recent publications highlight trends in cardiac rehabilitation utilization, prehospital troponin testing, procedural safety in PCI, and AI-driven risk prediction. These works reflect a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, real-world evidence, and health equity. His research often employs large-scale data linkage, clinical registries, and multicenter collaborations to generate actionable insights for healthcare systems.

Derek Chew has secured significant funding from the NHMRC and MRFF for projects such as optimizing chest pain pathways in rural communities and evaluating high-sensitivity troponin testing. He leads the Centre of Research Excellence in Cardiovascular Outcomes Improvement and has contributed to national standards for clinical quality registries. His leadership roles include serving as Commissioner on Excellence and Innovation in Health for South Australia.

Derek Chew has authored over 300 manuscripts and book chapters. His collaborative network spans major Australian institutions and international partners, particularly in cardiovascular outcomes research. While specific advisees are not listed, he is accepting PhD students with projects in AI for cardiovascular outcomes.