Mr Justin Negri
Mr Justin Negri is a senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon based in Melbourne, Australia, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades of consultant practice. A senior figure in the field. Mr Negri is renowned for his technical precision and leadership in managing complex cases in adult cardiac surgery, including high-risk aortic and valvular interventions.
Clinical Expertise and Surgical Volume
With an exceptional clinical record. Mr Negri has performed over 5,000 cardiac operations throughout his career. His practice encompasses the full range of adult Cardiothoracic Surgery including coronary artery bypass grafting with a specialised focus on:
- Complex Aortic Surgery: Expert management of aortic aneurysms and dissections
- Advanced Valvar Surgery: Proficiency in complex valve repairs, replacements and Aortic root surgery
- Heart and Lung Transplantation: As the senior member of the transplant team at The Alfred, Mr Negri has performed over 400 heart/lung transplants, providing life-saving interventions for patients with end-stage organ failure
Pioneering Mechanical Heart Technology
Mr Negri has been at the forefront of surgical innovation, notably through his involvement in the pilot trial and clinical application of the VentrAssist mechanical heart. The Development of this third-generation ventricular assist device (VAD) was contributory in advancing mechanical circulatory support, offering new hope for patients as a bridge to transplant or destination therapy.
Professional Background
After graduating from Monash University, Mr Negri completed his specialist training at The Alfred and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2000. He further refined his expertise in heart failure and transplantation during a fellowship at the prestigious Papworth Hospital (University of Cambridge) in the United Kingdom, where he served as a consultant before returning to The Alfred Transplant surgical service in Melbourne.
Current Appointments
Mr Negri maintains senior consulting roles in some of Victoria’s leading medical institutions:
- The Alfred: Senior Cardiothoracic and Transplant Surgeon
- Cabrini Health (Malvern): Melbourne Heart and Lung Surgery
- Current craft group head: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Peninsula Private Hospital: Cardiothoracic Surgery Services