Tony Walton

Dr. Tony Walton is an interventional cardiologist and clinician specializing in structural heart procedures. He serves as Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University, affiliated with the Department of Cardiology and the Monash Alfred Baker Centre for Cardiovascular Research. He also holds the title of Honorary Research Fellow at The Baker Institute and leads the Structural Heart Programme at The Alfred and Cardiac Interventional Laboratories at Western Health.

His research focuses on structural heart disease and hypertension, particularly percutaneous valve replacement and interventional techniques for hypertension. He has completed advanced training in interventional cardiology at Stanford University Medical Centre.

Recent publications highlight his work on renal denervation, transcatheter valve systems, and stroke prevention devices in cardiovascular interventions. His projects include clinical trials for novel devices like the Ladera Medical Suture-Mediated Closure System and Tioga TMVR System, primarily funded through research grants.

His work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), advancing global healthcare through cardiovascular innovation.