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Biography

Dr Jeff Macemon is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with an interest in all areas of cardiac and thoracic surgery as well as Māori and Pasifika health promotion and wellbeing.

Originally from California, Dr Macemon immigrated to New Zealand in 1996 and subsequently obtained his basic medical training from the esteemed University of Otago. Dr Macemon’s journey to becoming a specialist involved completing the Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine, specializing in Pain Management at the Christchurch School of Medicine. He also served as the Medical Officer Representative to the Clinical Board for Canterbury District Health Board. Afterward, he pursued extensive training in General Surgery through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons before specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

With an impressive 18 years of experience, Dr Macemon has developed expertise in various areas, including minimally invasive and re-do cardiac surgery, off-pump and total arterial coronary bypass, the PEARS procedure, and enhanced recovery pathways in routine and high-risk cardiac surgery. His research interests encompass the design and development of aximanual instruments for open and minimally invasive surgery, new materials and designs for prosthetic cardiac valves, and the systemic effects of cardioplegia solutions.

Procedures & Conditions

Procedures Performed
  • Arterial and off-pump coronary artery bypass
  • Valve repair and replacement
  • Surgical management of multiple valve disease
  • Repair and replacement, PEARS procedure
  • Ablation, pulmonary vein isolation, Atrial appendage ligation
  • Operative and non-operative rehabilitation
  • Minimally invasive thoracic sympathectomy
  • Lobectomy, Segmentectomy, Lymph node biopsy
Conditions Treated
  • Coronary Disease
  • Cardiac Valve Disease
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease
  • Ascending aorta aneurysms
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Chest trauma
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • ​Lung and chest tumours

Experience

  • Locum Cardiac Surgeon
    Townsville Hospital and Health Service 2023
  • Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    Braemar Hospital 2022 - Present
  • Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    Southern Cross 2022 - Present
  • Senior Registrar
    Waikato District Health Board 2019 - 2023
  • Clinical Director
    Tū Tonu Medical 2022

Memberships & Awards

Professional Memberships and Affiliations
  • 2011 - PresentAdvanced Trainee, Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • 2008 - 2011Advanced Trainee, General Surgery
  • Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (CTSNet)
  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Society

Research & Publications

1. Macemon, Jeff & Gimpel, Damian & Kejriwal, Nand. (2020). Right ventricle laceration at laparoscopic foramen of Morgagni hernia repair. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 90. 10.1111/ans.15748.

2. Gimpel, Damian & Leathlobhair, Niamh & Conway, Joseph & Magoye, Theresa & Macemon, Jeff & Macleod, Melanie & Nixey, Karen & Odom, Nicholas & Mccormack, David & Kejriwal, Nand & Meikle, Felicity & El-Gamel, Prof & Lin, Zaw. (2019). External stabilisation with vacuum assisted contrivance (ES-VAC) for chest wall injuries sustained from cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Resuscitation. 137. 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2019.01.028.

3. Gimpel, Damian & Macleod, Melanie & Nixey, Karen & Macemon, Jeff & Mccormack, David & Jogia, Pranesh & Lin, Zaw. (2019). Bespoke Splinting of a Flail Chest With an Innovative Approach. Heart, Lung and Circulation. 28. S125. 10.1016/j.hlc.2019.02.172.

4. Macemon, Jeff & el-gamel, Adam & Mccormack, David. (2019). Operative Outcomes by Experience: A Training Paradox?. Heart, Lung and Circulation. 28. S93. 10.1016/j.hlc.2019.02.081.

5. Macemon, Jeff & Gimpel, Damian & Kejriwal, Nand. (2019). Right Ventricle Laceration Post Laparoscopic Repair for Foramen of Morgagni Repair. Heart, Lung and Circulation. 28. S90. 10.1016/j.hlc.2019.02.073.

6. Macemon, Jeff & Smith, S. & Shaw, D.. (2007). CT05 MECHANICAL VALVE OR TISSUE VALVE: DO PATIENTS REGRET THEIR DECISION?. Anz Journal of Surgery – ANZ J SURG. 77. 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2007.04115_5.x.

7. Kathiravel, Yaso & Westwood, David & Macemon, Jeff & Singh, Harsh. (2007). An international surgical collaboration for the management of pulmonary artery sarcoma: A New Zealand experience. The New Zealand medical journal. 120. U2609.

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