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Biography
Professor Warren Clements is a Medical Specialist at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. Warren's work is entirely in the public system as a full-time staff specialist Interventional Radiologist. Warren also holds the position of Adjunct Professor with Monash University through the Department of Surgery, and is heavily involved in research as well as teaching of medical students and junior doctors. Warren has published over 130 scientific manuscripts in internationally recognised medical journals.
Warren is the Deputy Editor for the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, and is an editorial board member of both Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (CVIR) as well as CVIR Endovascular. He has also reviewed for multiple local and international journals including circulation, JAMA, MJA, BJR, JVIR, DIR, injury, and many others.
Warren has an interest in education and training, supervising research students in the Monash University MD program and The University of Melbourne Master of Medicine (Radiology) program. He also writes exam questions for EBIR.
Warren is accredited with the European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR-ES). He holds positions within the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists including within the Interventional Radiology Committee. He is also an executive committee member of the Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia, as well as a member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe, the Society of Interventional Radiology, and the Canadian Association for Interventional Radiology.
Warren's areas of clinical and research interest include embolisation, trauma intervention, and management of inferior vena cava filters.
Education/Academic qualification
Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Clinical Research (FCR), Harvard University
Bachelor of Biomedical Science, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Honours Degree of a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Master of Health Administration, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University of Queensland
External positions
Interventional Radiologist, Alfred Hospital
6 Feb 2009 → …
Research area keywords
- Uterine fibroid embolisation
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of tumours
- Trauma intervention
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Establishing the current state of teaching and knowledge of Interventional Radiology amongst Australian Medical students
Clements, W. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Goh, G. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/05/19 → …
Project: Research
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A Multicenter Observational Study to Evaluate Outcomes of EmboCube Gelatin Embolization to Control Bleeding or Hemorrhaging
Clements, W. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Kavnoudias, H. (Project Manager)
15/11/22 → 14/11/24
Project: Research
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Assessing recycling and waste in Interventional Radiology
Clements, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tang, V. D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Houlihan, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Corish, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Chow, J. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/11/19 → 12/12/20
Project: Research
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Audit of the technical success and early outcomes of Radiologic insertion of Gastrostomy (RIG)
Clements, W. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Shvarts, Y. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Kavnoudias, H. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Murnane, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Phan, T. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Lee, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Zia, A. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/07/19 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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Assessing the significance of Incidental Liver Lesions on Total Body Emergency CT Scans
Zhang, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Clements, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ratnakanthan, P. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Shekarforoush, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/19 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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A narrative review of global inequities in access to uterine artery embolisation
Lojo-Lendoiro, S., Heymann, G., Moriarty, H. K., Wojno, M., Kashef, E., Plotnik, A., Kassamali, R., Mahnken, A. H., Fornazari, V. A. V. & Clements, W., 26 Mar 2026, In: CVIR Endovascular. 9, 1, 9 p., 34.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
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Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia (IRSA) White Paper on Clinical Practice in Interventional Radiology
Clements, W., Buckley, B. T., Popuri, R., Chan, P., Farmer, C. C., van Wyk, M. & Rogan, C., Feb 2026, In: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology. 49, 2, p. 177–179 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
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The Invisible Architect: A Letter to CVIR Reviewers
Diaz-Lorenzo, I. & Clements, W., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other › peer-review
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The Three Key Phases of Post-embolisation Syndrome After Uterine Artery Embolisation: A Proposed Nomenclature
Clements, W., Mar 2026, In: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology. 49, 3, p. 693–696 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other › peer-review
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Uterine Artery Embolisation (UAE) in Women Under 40 Years is Effective: Time to Leave Behind the Old Narrative
Clements, W., Diaz-Lorenzo, I. & Lojo-Lendoiro, S., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
Prizes
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2023 Alfred Health Recognising Excellence Awards - Exceptional Patient Outcomes Award (individual)
Clements, W. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2023 Alfred Health Recognising Excellence Awards - Improvement, Innovation and Research Award (Team)
Clements, W. (Recipient), Koukounaras, J. (Recipient) & Lukies, M. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2023 CVIR Endovascular Young Investigator Award
Clements, W. (Recipient), 2023
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2024 Alfred Health Recognising Excellence Awards - Exceptional impact: patient outcomes
Koukounaras, J. (Recipient), Clements, W. (Recipient), Kavnoudias, H. (Recipient) & Zia, A. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2024 Alfred Health Recognising Excellence Awards - individual: Education, Innovation and Sustainability
Clements, W. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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CVIR Endovascular (Journal)
Clements, W. (Editorial board member)
1 Jul 2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Doctor of Medicine: 5th year scholarly intensive placement research program
Clements, W. (Speaker)
2021 → …Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (Journal)
Clements, W. (Editorial board member)
1 Jul 2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Supervisor of research rotation for Monash University Doctor of Medicine program
Clements, W. (Supervisor)
1 Jan 2021 → …Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Royal Australian and New Zealand college of radiologists Annual Scientific meeting 2020
Clements, W. (Member of programme committee)
15 Oct 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference