David H. Tian is a cardiothoracic surgeon based at Hawksbury Rd, Westmead, NSW 2145. He works in Westmead, looking after people who need help with serious problems involving the heart and major blood vessels, and sometimes the chest area too.
In practice, his work can involve surgery for coronary heart disease and heart bypass options, as well as care for issues with the aortic valve and the aorta itself. At times that includes emergencies like cardiac arrest, and serious situations such as aortic dissection or an aortic aneurysm. He also deals with complications that can come alongside these conditions, including things like low blood pressure or low sodium levels.
David also supports patients with other chest and circulation concerns, including endocarditis and heart attack care. Some people he treats have valve problems like mitral regurgitation, and others have complex genetic conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, such as Marfan syndrome. For those with lung-related cancers, he helps coordinate surgical care where it’s appropriate, including in cases involving non-small cell lung cancer. He may also be involved when there are bigger overall health impacts, like stroke and subarachnoid bleeding, where the chest and circulation side still matters.
Over time, the role calls for calm decision-making and safe surgical planning. David’s background is in cardiothoracic surgery, and his education focuses on that field, built through hospital training and specialist surgical qualifications. There isn’t much detail listed here about any specific research interests or published work, and no clinical trial details are shown on this profile. If you want to know about current research or trials at the time of your appointment, it’s best to ask the hospital team directly.