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Geoff Lester is an Australian physician, researcher, patient advocate and health economist.[1][2][3] Lester is an ambassador for the National Heart Foundation of Australia where his campaigns have helped raise more than AUD $8.5 million for cardiovascular research and public health initiatives.[4][5][6][7] He is recognised for his work in vascular and internal medicine, perioperative care, and patient advocacy, particularly in aortic disease awareness and premature cardiovascular disease.[8][9]
Early life and education
[edit]Lester grew up in rural South Australia before travelling to London and returning to Australia to study economics.[2] He then studied medicine following his first of four aortic dissections that requred emergency surgery.[10][11] He completed his basic physician training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital,[12] Sydney and Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, undertaking training in cardiology, internal medicine, perioperative medicine, and vascular medicine.[13] He holds a Master of Public Health[14] and a Master of Philosophy, with a thesis focused on the epidemiology, mortality, and economic burden of thoracic aortic disease.[15] As of 2025, he is the only Australian to be awarded a European Master of Vascular Medicine and additionally holds qualifications in economics, echocardiography, and vascular ultrasound.[16]
Career
[edit]Lester practises as a consultant physician in Victoria, Australia.[1] His practise is vascular medicine and perioperative care treating patients with aortic aneurysm, dissection, non-operative vascular, operative vascular surveillance and connective tissue disorders.[14] He is a senior lecturer at Monash University where studies include economic modelling of perioperative medicine services.[17][18]
Advocacy and public engagement
He leads Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Hong Kong in the global "THINK Aorta" campaign.[19][20] In 2025 he was appointed to the board of Heart4Heart, an Australian patient-led charity.[14][21] He is often quoted in Australian media and provides keynotes where he shares his personal experience with heart disease, adversity and resilience and encourages engagement with cardiovascular health.[20][22][23][24]
Personal life
[edit]Lester is married with one child.[20] His brother has also had prophylactic aortic surgery.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Registraton Details". AHPRA and National Boards. AHPRA. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Meet Dr Geoff Lester: "I've been a patient longer than I've been a doctor."". Heart Foundation. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ "Aussies in the dark on major heart attack risk factor". The Senior. Associated Press. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Tales of a broken heart: How freakish visit to hospital saved this young doctor's life". InDaily QLD. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ "Aussies in the dark on major heart attack risk factor". Perth Now. News Limited. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "'If we don't operate, you'll die': The night Geoff's life changed forever". The Australian. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
- ^ Heart Valve Disease (PDF). Global Heart Hub. 11 January 2025. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Geoff nearly died from a heart condition at 24. Here's what he wants you to know". SBS News. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Supporting Young Hearts - Your diagnosis, identity and the future". Youtube. Heart Foundation. 22 April 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ Robinson, Francesca (27 January 2020). "Why I . . . take a lunch break". BMJ. 368: m238. doi:10.1136/bmj.m238. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "Heart disease survivor Geoff Lester wants to smash the stereotypes around cardiovascular disease". 7News. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Hand on Heart - Geoff". Sydney Local Health District Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ "Heart disease survivor Geoff Lester wants to smash the stereotypes around cardiovascular disease". The Morning Show. 7 News. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ a b c "Meet the Board". Hearts4Heart. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ Postgraduate Thesis by Title. University of Sydney. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "A life transformed by a rare heart disease". Stories from the heart - podcast. Apple. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Employment". ORCID. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Physician registrar on his four open-heart surgeries: 'It's the scenic route through training". AusDoc. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
- ^ "Inside News June 2025". Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists: 12. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d "He collapsed with tearing chest pain. What happened next changed his life". Stuff. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Giving Guide - Hearts4heart". Giving Guide. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ^ Meyerov, Lauren. "Fueling Young Hearts". The Social Blueprint. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ^ "Health Industry Hub Catalysts for Change - Guest Speaker". Health Industry Hub. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ Fieldhouse, Rachel. "Should GPs auscultate every patient aged 65 or over for heart valve disease?". AusDoc. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
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