262. Beyond the Scalpel: Dr. Matthew Read’s Mission to Heal and Innovate

Welcome to Everyday Heroes, presented by Kofkin Bond & Co.

In this episode, Associate Professor Matthew Read joins host Tony Kofkin for an extraordinary conversation about medicine, innovation, and impact. A leading upper gastrointestinal surgeon, Chief Medical Information Officer at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, and Director of Research at the Daylight Foundation, Matthew is helping to reshape how we understand and prevent disease.

From developing AI-assisted surgical tools and augmented reality training systems to leading a national initiative to reduce healthcare-associated infections, Matthew’s work is at the forefront of medical innovation. He shares how technology and collaboration can save thousands of lives, reduce healthcare costs, and create a safer, more sustainable future for patients everywhere.

The episode also explores Matthew’s humanitarian projects in Kenya, where he has helped train local surgeons and build programs that transform communities from the inside out.

A story of curiosity, compassion, and purpose. This episode reveals how one surgeon’s drive to question, improve, and serve is transforming modern medicine.

 

https://daylightfoundation.org.au/

https://sentinelhealth.com.au/

Dr Keith Dindi Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUAv__uFKYY