David Chieng is a cardiologist based in Carlton, VIC, working from 161 Barry Street, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia.
Cardiac issues can show up in lots of ways. Some people come in with chest pain or feeling short of breath. Others notice their heart racing, skipping beats, or getting episodes of dizziness and fainting. Dr Chieng looks after adults with different heart conditions, including rhythm problems and longer-term heart health concerns.
A big part of his work is heart rhythm care. That can mean atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter type rhythms, supraventricular tachycardia, and episodes of fast heart rates that start and stop. He also helps manage slower or irregular rhythms like heart block and sick sinus syndrome. At times, people have symptoms from arrhythmias such as palpitations, feeling light-headed, or having trouble keeping steady during an episode.
For some patients, catheter ablation is considered. Dr Chieng offers cardiac ablation for selected rhythm problems, where the goal is to reduce how often symptoms happen and improve day-to-day comfort. He also spends time talking through what to expect before and after treatment, because plans can be a bit different for each person.
Heart failure is another area he manages, including heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). High cholesterol matters too, especially for people with family history or strong risk factors for heart disease. Conditions like familial hypercholesterolaemia and high cholesterol are often part of the bigger picture when working out long-term prevention and follow-up.
There are also structural heart conditions he supports, including atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO). And while it’s less common, he can also help with concerns such as endocarditis, and he may be involved when people need careful heart assessment during or after treatment.
Dr Chieng’s education is in medicine and cardiology, and he continues to keep up with current care as treatment options change over time. His approach stays practical and calm, focusing on symptoms, test results, and what makes sense for each patient’s situation.
If you’re dealing with fainting, ongoing palpitations, or you’ve been told you have an arrhythmia, it’s worth getting a clear plan. Dr Chieng works with patients at each step, from first assessment through to follow-up and ongoing heart care.