Dr Harry Klimis is a consultant cardiologist and clinical academic based in Sydney, and a Director of Peninsula Cardiology. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney and holds an MBBS, a B.Med.Sci with First Class Honours and a University Medal, a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology, and a PhD in cardiovascular disease prevention. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and a Fellow of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (FCSANZ).
Following his doctoral studies, Dr Klimis completed an international fellowship in Hamilton, Canada, specialising in cardio‑oncology and advanced echocardiography. This training provided a global perspective on managing complex cardiac care in patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Dr Klimis is the Director of the Cardio‑Oncology Research, Innovation, and Survivorship (CORIS) program, a University of Sydney–based research initiative dedicated to improving cardiovascular outcomes for patients receiving cancer therapies. His work focuses on early detection of cardiotoxicity, integrated care pathways, and long‑term survivorship.
He maintains an active clinical practice as a Visiting Medical Officer with admitting rights at Northern Beaches Hospital and Sydney Adventist Hospital, where he also works within the OncoHeart cardio‑oncology service. His approach to patient care is grounded in evidence‑based medicine, ensuring patients benefit from the latest advances in cardiovascular science and technology.
Outside of medicine, Harry enjoys life in Sydney with his wife, Jenny, an obstetrician, and their two daughters, Zahra and Freya. He is an avid coastal walker and can often be found exploring the local coastline with his family and their pug, Artie. He also enjoys live theatre and visiting local craft breweries with friends, valuing the balance and perspective that time with family provides.
