{ "specialty": "Cardiology", "region": "Gold Coast", "updated": "2026-09-18", "summary": { "practices": 13, "specialists": 36, "notes": "Includes Southport, Benowa, Robina, Nerang, Tugun, Hope Island/Helensvale, Arundel, Mermaid Beach and Ballina/Lismore outreach that serve Gold Coast GPs. Dual-listed doctors counted once in specialist total. Advara HeartCare has no Gold Coast centre. Interests recorded only where sources state them." }, "practices": [ { "name": "Gold Coast Heart Centre", "addresses": [ "Suite 13, Ground Floor, Gold Coast Private Hospital, 14 Hill Street, Southport QLD 4215", "Suite 2.09, Level 2, Pindara Specialist Suites, 29 Carrara Street, Benowa QLD 4217", "Suite 6, Level 6, John Flynn Medical Centre, 42 Inland Drive, Tugun QLD 4224", "Suite 5, Level 1, 8 Santa Barbara Road, Hope Island QLD 4212" ], "phone": "(07) 5531 1833 (main); individual doctor direct lines also published", "fax": "(07) 5531 1834", "website": "https://www.gchc.com.au/", "email": "reception@gchc.com.au", "hospitals": [ "Gold Coast Private Hospital (Mater)", "Pindara Private Hospital", "John Flynn Private Hospital", "Gold Coast University Hospital (several VMOs / public appointments)" ], "referralNotes": "GP referral required. Phone (07) 5531 1833 or doctor-specific booking lines (published on contact page). Email reception@gchc.com.au. Fax (07) 5531 1834. Group provides 24/7/365 weekend and holiday cover among partners. DVA transport available if organised at booking.", "specialists": [ { "name": "Dr Michael Greenwood", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP", "interests": [ "Interventional cardiology", "Coronary angiography, angioplasty and stenting", "Transoesophageal echocardiography", "Non-invasive cardiac investigations", "General cardiology" ], "strengths": [ "Interventional fellowship Victoria Hospital, Vancouver Island, Canada" ], "sources": [ "https://www.gchc.com.au/interventional-cardiology", "https://www.gchc.com.au/contact-us" ] }, { "name": "Dr Vijay Kapadia", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP", "interests": [ "General and interventional cardiology", "Coronary angiography and angioplasty", "Pacemaker implantation", "Diagnostic imaging", "Paediatric cardiology (stated interest)", "Clinical assessment" ], "strengths": [ "25+ years on Gold Coast; VMO GCUH; founded Gold Coast Clinical Cardiology meetings; Fiji / Operation Open Heart work" ], "sources": [ "https://www.gchc.com.au/interventional-cardiology" ] }, { "name": "Dr Tony Lai", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ (also listed FCANZ on some pages)", "interests": [ "Interventional cardiology", "Ischaemic heart disease / chest pain", "Arrhythmia", "Heart failure", "Valvular heart disease", "TAVI (accredited operator)", "PFO closure", "Cardiac CT angiography", "Echo / stress echo / TOE", "Preoperative cardiac assessment" ], "strengths": [ "McMaster University Canada interventional + CT fellowship; multilingual (English, Mandarin, Taiwanese); TAVI" ], "sources": [ "https://www.gchc.com.au/interventional-cardiology", "https://hopeforhearts.com.au/specialists/dr-tony-lai/" ] }, { "name": "Dr Max Maffey", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP (Cardiology)", "interests": [ "Interventional cardiology", "Ischaemic heart disease / PCI", "Chest pain assessment", "Primary and secondary CVD prevention", "Heart failure", "Valvular heart disease", "PFO and ASD closure" ], "strengths": [ "Gold Coast–raised; London Health Sciences Centre (Ontario) interventional fellowship" ], "sources": [ "https://www.gchc.com.au/interventional-cardiology" ] }, { "name": "Dr Kang-Teng Lim", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP", "interests": [ "Cardiac electrophysiology", "AF and arrhythmia catheter ablation", "Pacemakers, defibrillators, loop recorders", "Device therapy for heart failure / sudden death prevention", "Coronary angiography", "TOE and non-invasive investigations", "General cardiology" ], "strengths": [ "EP fellowship Royal Perth; further training Bordeaux with Prof Haïssaguerre" ], "sources": [ "https://www.gchc.com.au/cardiac-electrophysiology" ] }, { "name": "Dr Wai Kah Choo", "qualifications": "MBBS (London), MRCP (UK), PGCMed, FHEA, FRCP (London), FRACP, FCSANZ, CCDS, CEPS, FHRS, FACC", "interests": [ "Electrophysiology", "Ablation (SVT, AF, VT)", "Pacemakers including leadless and conduction-system pacing", "ICD, CRT, loop recorders", "General cardiology", "Heart failure" ], "strengths": [ "Royal Melbourne EP fellowship (Kalman); IBHRE CEPS/CCDS; CSANZ AF committee" ], "sources": [ "https://www.gchc.com.au/introducing-dr-wai-kah-choo" ] }, { "name": "Dr Kevin Ng", "qualifications": "MBChB (Bristol); MRCP (UK); cardiology specialist accreditation Australia", "interests": [ "Electrophysiology", "SVT and AF ablation", "Pacemaker / ICD / CRT / loop recorder", "Inherited cardiac diseases / cardiac genomics", "Heart failure", "Sudden cardiac death prevention", "Palpitations and syncope", "General cardiology" ], "strengths": [ "GCUH consultant; prior Director EP Cairns; inherited disease fellowship (Priori, Italy); EP fellowship London Ontario (Klein)" ], "sources": [ "https://www.mater.org.au/health-services/our-specialists/dr-kevin-ng", "https://www.gchc.com.au/contact-us" ] }, { "name": "Professor Jonathan Chan", "qualifications": "MBBS (Hons), PhD, FRACP, FRCP (London), FCSANZ, FSCCT, FACC", "interests": [ "Cardiac imaging", "Echocardiography / stress echo / strain imaging", "3D TOE", "Cardiac MRI", "Cardiac CT angiography / calcium scoring" ], "strengths": [ "Director of Echocardiography / senior partner GCHC; Harvard Beth Israel imaging fellowship; GCUH and Prince Charles eminent appointments; Griffith Professor" ], "sources": [ "https://www.gchc.com.au/cardiac-imaging" ] }, { "name": "Associate Professor Aaron Lin", "qualifications": "MBChB, FRACP, PhD", "interests": [ "Multimodality cardiac imaging", "Echo / stress echo / 3D TOE", "Cardiac CT angiography", "Cardiac MRI", "Cardiac risk assessment", "General cardiology" ], "strengths": [ "Primarily based at John Flynn / GCHC Tugun rooms; Prince Charles advanced imaging fellowship; PhD Griffith (exercise CMR / pulmonary hypertension)" ], "sources": [ "https://www.ramsayhealth.com.au/en/specialists-and-practitioners/dr-aaron-lin/", "https://hopeforhearts.com.au/specialists/associate-professor-aaron-lin/" ] }, { "name": "Associate Professor Cameron Ward", "qualifications": "FRACP (paediatrics / paediatric cardiology pathway as described)", "interests": [ "Paediatric cardiology and imaging", "Fetal cardiology and imaging", "Paediatric interventional cardiac catheterisation" ], "strengths": [ "Director Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, Queensland Children's Hospital; GCHC paediatric cardiology service" ], "sources": [ "https://www.gchc.com.au/paediatric-cardiology", "https://www.gchc.com.au/contact-us" ] } ] }, { "name": "The Cardiac Centre", "addresses": [ "Suites 507-510, Level 5, Pindara Specialist Centre, 29 Carrara Street, Benowa QLD 4217", "Level 3, Suites 301-303, John Flynn Specialist Suites, 42 Inland Drive, Tugun QLD 4224", "Level 1 / Suite 1.04, GC North Medical Hub, 502 Hope Island Road, Helensvale QLD 4212", "Level 1, Suite 4, 85 Tamar Street, Ballina NSW 2478 (Northern NSW outreach)" ], "phone": "(07) 5598 0322", "fax": "(07) 5591 6775", "website": "https://www.cardiac-centre.com.au/", "email": "admin@cardiac-centre.com.au", "hospitals": [ "Pindara Private Hospital", "John Flynn Private Hospital", "Gold Coast Private Hospital (admitting rights stated for group)", "Ballina Day Surgery (Puchalski listed on Pindara directory)" ], "referralNotes": "GP referral. Book via (07) 5598 0322 / admin@cardiac-centre.com.au. Group states 24-hour cardiology service to Gold Coast and northern NSW including emergency angioplasty since 1999.", "specialists": [ { "name": "Dr Guy Wright-Smith", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP, ECFMG", "interests": [ "Interventional cardiology", "TAVI (accredited practitioner)", "Cardiac catheter laboratory leadership" ], "strengths": [ "Described as first internationally trained interventional cardiologist to practice exclusively on Gold Coast (from 1999); Director Cardiac Catheter Laboratory John Flynn; Director Cardiac Services Pindara (Hope for Hearts). Individual bio page on Cardiac Centre site returned 404 at research time but still listed via hospital/Hope for Hearts affiliations and Pindara directory phone (07) 5598 0322." ], "sources": [ "https://hopeforhearts.com.au/specialists/dr-guy-wright-smith/", "http://www.pindaraprivate.com.au/Our-Doctors/Specialists/none/10007-Cardiology" ] }, { "name": "Dr Shailesh Khatri", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP, MSCAI, FCSANZ", "interests": [ "Interventional cardiology", "Coronary angiography, angioplasty and stenting", "TAVI", "Carotid angiography/angioplasty/stenting (Pindara listing)", "PFO and ASD closures (Pindara listing)" ], "strengths": [ "St Paul's Vancouver fellowship (Prof John Webb); ACOR-accredited TAVI; high-volume operator" ], "sources": [ "https://www.cardiac-centre.com.au/our-doctors/dr-shailesh-khatri-2/", "http://www.pindaraprivate.com.au/Our-Doctors/Specialists/none/10007-Cardiology" ] }, { "name": "Dr John Meulet", "qualifications": "MBBS (Hons First Class, UQ); FRACP Cardiology; Cleveland Clinic EP fellowship", "interests": [ "Cardiac electrophysiology", "Curative ablation of AF, atrial flutter, SVT and VT", "Pacemakers, defibrillators, loop recorders" ], "strengths": [ "Cleveland Clinic EP fellowship; former Director Cardiac Services / Cath Lab John Flynn; consults John Flynn and Ballina" ], "sources": [ "https://www.cardiac-centre.com.au/our-doctors/dr-john-meulet-2/" ] }, { "name": "Dr Stirling Carlsen", "qualifications": "MBBS (Hons, Newcastle); FRACP Cardiology; Clinical Echocardiography Fellowship", "interests": [ "Clinical echocardiography", "Stress echocardiography (exercise and dobutamine)", "TOE (incl. intra-operative guidance for valves, PFO/ASD, TAVR)", "Contrast echo", "3D TOE mitral assessment" ], "strengths": [ "Echo/stress echo services at Tugun, Benowa and Ballina" ], "sources": [ "https://www.cardiac-centre.com.au/our-doctors/dr-stirling-carlsen-2/" ] }, { "name": "Dr Will Peverill", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP", "interests": [ "Complex coronary intervention including CTO stenting", "TAVI", "Percutaneous mitral valve repair / MitraClip", "PFO and ASD closure", "Left atrial appendage occlusion", "Structural heart / advanced heart failure therapies" ], "strengths": [ "Bond University graduate; London Health Sciences Centre Canada fellowship (>1500 coronary interventions)" ], "sources": [ "https://www.cardiac-centre.com.au/our-doctors/dr-will-peverill-2/", "http://www.pindaraprivate.com.au/Our-Doctors/Specialists/none/10007-Cardiology" ] }, { "name": "Dr Robert Puchalski", "qualifications": "MBBS, BSc, FRACP", "interests": [ "Electrophysiology", "AF management and cryoablation", "Complex rhythm disturbance", "Left bundle area / conduction-system pacing", "VT and SVT ablation", "Cardiac resynchronisation pacing" ], "strengths": [ "EP fellowships Prince Charles and Monash Heart" ], "sources": [ "https://www.cardiac-centre.com.au/our-doctors/dr-robert-puchalski/", "http://www.pindaraprivate.com.au/Our-Doctors/Specialists/none/10007-Cardiology" ] }, { "name": "Dr Glen Aprile", "qualifications": "MBBS (and pharmacy degree UQ); FRACP", "interests": [ "General and interventional cardiology", "Complex percutaneous intervention", "TAVI", "Chest pain / CAD", "Aortic stenosis and valvular disease", "Hypertension", "Heart failure / cardiomyopathy" ], "strengths": [ "Fellowships GCUH and Royal Jubilee Hospital BC Canada; staff specialist GCUH and Tweed Valley Hospital; Griffith senior lecturer" ], "sources": [ "https://www.cardiac-centre.com.au/our-doctors/dr-glen-aprile/", "http://www.pindaraprivate.com.au/Our-Doctors/Specialists/none/10007-Cardiology" ] }, { "name": "Dr Andrew Anthony Mamo", "qualifications": "Medicine Sydney University 2014; triple-modality imaging fellowship (echo, CT, CMR)", "interests": [ "Cardiac imaging (echo, CTCA, CMR)", "Intra-procedural TOE for structural heart", "Diagnosis, prognostication and chronic disease monitoring with multimodality imaging" ], "strengths": [ "Advanced Cardiac Imaging Centre St Vincent's fellowship; VMO Eastern Heart Clinic / Prince of Wales structural TOE" ], "sources": [ "https://www.cardiac-centre.com.au/our-doctors/dr-andrew-anthony-mamo/" ] }, { "name": "Dr Sean Nguyen", "qualifications": "MBBS (UQ); FRACP Cardiology; multimodality imaging fellowship; Level B CTCA (RANZCR)", "interests": [ "Clinical and imaging cardiology", "Echo / stress echo", "CTCA and calcium scoring", "Chest pain and CV risk assessment", "Valvular / rheumatic heart disease", "Heart failure and cardiomyopathies", "PFO-mediated / young stroke", "Medical clearances (CASA, AMSA, commercial driver)", "Hypercholesterolaemia", "Hypertension" ], "strengths": [ "Consults English, French and Vietnamese; previously Northern Heart Specialists Cairns" ], "sources": [ "https://www.cardiac-centre.com.au/our-doctors/dr-sean-nguyen/" ] } ] }, { "name": "Cardiac Care Associates", "addresses": [ "Level 1, WiSE Medical Building, 94 Laver Drive, Robina QLD 4226 (also described as Suite 1, Level 1 WiSE Building, Acuity Business Park, 209 Robina Town Centre Drive)", "Lismore outreach: 62 Diadem St, Lismore NSW 2480" ], "phone": "(07) 5525 1953", "fax": "(07) 5530 7598", "website": "https://cardiaccareassociates.com.au/", "email": "info@cardiaccareassociates.com.au (also listed info@cardioqld.com on Mater pages)", "hospitals": [ "Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast", "Gold Coast Private Hospital", "Gold Coast University Hospital (Park chief EP; Singh senior staff specialist)" ], "referralNotes": "Appointment system; call (07) 5525 1953. Co-located independent cardiologists. No Gap Scheme participation where offered by funds (confirm with individual cardiologist). GP referral expected.", "specialists": [ { "name": "Dr Paul Klaassen", "qualifications": "Undergraduate Witwatersrand Johannesburg; interventional and structural fellowships University of Minnesota", "interests": [ "Structural cardiac intervention", "Valvuloplasty", "Percutaneous valve implantation", "Complex coronary intervention", "ASD and PFO closures (intracardiac echo guidance)", "Mitral valvuloplasty" ], "strengths": [ "Founder of Cardiac Care Associates; first GC interventionalist for mitral valvuloplasty and ICE-guided ASD/PFO closures (practice bio)" ], "sources": [ "https://cardiaccareassociates.com.au/our-doctors/", "https://www.mater.org.au/health-services/our-specialists/dr-paul-klaassen" ] }, { "name": "Dr Victor Chen", "qualifications": "MBChB (Otago); FRACP; FCSANZ; interventional fellowship Mt Sinai New York", "interests": [ "Interventional cardiology / angioplasty and stenting", "Acute coronary syndromes / STEMI", "CT coronary angiography", "General cardiology", "Chest pain assessment" ], "strengths": [ "Also lists Suite 6 Level 5/123 Nerang Street Southport; mobile 0418 239 514; CCA phone (07) 5525 1953; GCUH STEMI roster" ], "sources": [ "https://cardiaccareassociates.com.au/our-doctors/", "https://www.goldcoasthealthcare.com/cardiologists/dr-victor-chen", "http://www.chencardiology.org/" ] }, { "name": "Dr Robert Park", "qualifications": "Undergraduate Otago; Green Lane Auckland; EP training Christchurch and University of Pennsylvania", "interests": [ "Cardiac electrophysiology", "Pacemaker and defibrillator implantation", "Ablative therapies for rhythm disturbances" ], "strengths": [ "Described as chief electrophysiologist at GCUH" ], "sources": [ "https://cardiaccareassociates.com.au/our-doctors/", "https://www.mater.org.au/health-services/our-specialists/dr-robert-park" ] }, { "name": "Professor Kuljit Singh", "qualifications": "MBBS, PhD; interventional fellowship Ottawa Heart Institute", "interests": [ "TAVI", "MitraClip / structural", "Complex high-risk coronary procedures (CTO PCI, rotablation, vein-graft PCI)", "Prevention and treatment of coronary disease and heart failure", "Women's heart disease (Takotsubo, SCAD, MINOCA)" ], "strengths": [ "Started TAVI program at GCUH; also listed at GC HeartCare Suite 12 Southport on Mater; Program Director Cardiology Training GCUH" ], "sources": [ "https://cardiaccareassociates.com.au/our-doctors/", "https://www.mater.org.au/health-services/our-specialists/prof-kuljit-singh" ] }, { "name": "Dr Kevin Franklin", "qualifications": "MBBS (UQ 1992), FRACP (2000), FCSANZ", "interests": [ "Stress echocardiography", "Clinical / general cardiology", "Non-invasive cardiac investigations", "Heart failure", "Heart rhythm disorders" ], "strengths": [ "Also consulting/rooms with John Flynn Cardiology Suite 6C Tugun; CCA bio states responsible for bulk of stress echo at CCA premises; private practice GC ~20 years" ], "sources": [ "https://cardiaccareassociates.com.au/our-doctors/", "https://www.ramsayhealth.com.au/en/specialists-and-practitioners/dr-kevin-franklin/" ] } ] }, { "name": "Synergy Cardiology", "addresses": [ "Suite 2.10, Level 2, Pindara Specialist Suites, 29 Carrara Street, Benowa QLD 4217" ], "phone": "(07) 5620 3203", "fax": "(07) 5620 3204", "website": "https://www.synergycardiology.com.au/", "email": "admin@synergycardiology.com.au", "hospitals": [ "Pindara Private Hospital" ], "referralNotes": "Referrals from GPs/specialists accepted; phone/fax/email. Diagnostic testing on site (echo, stress echo, Holter, ABPM, ECG, TOE, dobutamine stress echo). Partners with Dr Ben Hunt for EP pathway testing.", "specialists": [ { "name": "Dr Jodi Harker", "qualifications": "BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRACP", "interests": [ "Cardiac imaging / diagnostic cardiology", "Echocardiography and multimodality imaging", "Cardiac MRI (fellowship Calgary)" ], "strengths": [ "Female-led private imaging-focused practice; fellowships Prince Charles multimodality imaging and Stephenson Cardiac MRI Centre Calgary" ], "sources": [ "https://www.synergycardiology.com.au/", "https://www.ramsayhealth.com.au/en/specialists-and-practitioners/dr-jodi-harker/" ] } ] }, { "name": "Dr Ben Hunt Electrophysiology", "addresses": [ "Suite 2.07, Level 2, Pindara Specialist Suites, 29 Carrara Street, Benowa QLD 4217" ], "phone": "(07) 5646 6213", "fax": "(07) 5646 6214", "website": "https://www.drbenhunt.com.au/", "email": "admin@drbenhunt.com.au", "hospitals": [ "Pindara Private Hospital", "John Flynn Private Hospital (Pindara directory)" ], "referralNotes": "Valid GP/specialist referral required. Practice states private billing and patients must have private health insurance. Diagnostic testing via Synergy Cardiology partnership.", "specialists": [ { "name": "Dr Ben (Benjamin) Hunt", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP; Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship Foothills Hospital Calgary", "interests": [ "Electrophysiology", "Atrial fibrillation and arrhythmias", "Catheter ablation (AF, SVT, PVCs, VT)", "Pacemakers and defibrillators", "Device clinic and remote monitoring" ], "strengths": [ "Dedicated EP private practice adjacent to Synergy Cardiology" ], "sources": [ "https://www.drbenhunt.com.au/", "http://www.pindaraprivate.com.au/Our-Doctors/Specialists/none/10007-Cardiology" ] } ] }, { "name": "Gold Coast HeartCare (GC HeartCare)", "addresses": [ "Suite 12, Gold Coast Private Hospital, 14 Hill Street, Southport QLD 4215" ], "phone": "(07) 5613 2363", "fax": "not clearly published on main site (Mater lists (07) 5604 1608 for Prof Singh at this address)", "website": "https://www.gcheartcare.com/", "email": "reception@gcheartcare.com", "hospitals": [ "Gold Coast Private Hospital (Mater)", "Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast" ], "referralNotes": "Phone (07) 5613 2363 (Mon–Fri 9am–4pm). Bring GP referral, medication list, relevant tests, Medicare/DVA, private health card. Telehealth for remote patients available (Bou-Samra).", "specialists": [ { "name": "Dr John Bou-Samra", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ; Fellow American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)", "interests": [ "Complex / advanced heart failure", "Cardiomyopathy", "Pacing and defibrillators", "Echocardiography", "General cardiology", "Diagnostic angiography" ], "strengths": [ "Private practice on Gold Coast since 1994; heads GC HeartCare multidisciplinary team" ], "sources": [ "https://www.gcheartcare.com/", "https://www.gcheartcare.com/doctors" ] }, { "name": "Professor Kuljit Singh (also consults here per Mater)", "qualifications": "MBBS, PhD", "interests": [ "See Cardiac Care Associates entry — dual rooms listing" ], "strengths": [ "Mater lists Suite 12 GC HeartCare as alternate practice location" ], "sources": [ "https://www.mater.org.au/health-services/our-specialists/prof-kuljit-singh" ] } ] }, { "name": "Coastal Heart & Vascular (formerly Sharpe Cardiology & Endovascular)", "addresses": [ "Suite 9, Ground Floor, Gold Coast Private Hospital, 14 Hill Street, Southport QLD 4215" ], "phone": "1300 912 345", "fax": "(07) 5532 9890", "website": "https://www.coastalhearts.com.au/", "email": "reception@coastalhearts.com.au", "hospitals": [ "Gold Coast Private Hospital" ], "referralNotes": "Call 1300 912 345. Related Heart Brain Private Clinic (PFO/neuro-cardiac) phone 1300 388 172. Outreach Hearts for northern NSW rural diagnostics.", "specialists": [ { "name": "Associate Professor Ross Sharpe", "qualifications": "Interventional Cardiologist and Endovascular Surgeon (titles as published)", "interests": [ "Interventional and endovascular cardiology", "PFO and ASD testing/closure (700+ procedures claimed)", "TAVR / structural", "Carotid and renal stenting", "LAA closure", "Stroke / migraine / PFO research", "Peripheral vascular procedures", "Echo / stress echo / TOE", "Cardiovascular risk assessment" ], "strengths": [ "Medical Director Coastal Heart & Vascular, Heart Brain Private Clinic, Outreach Hearts; PFO research focus" ], "sources": [ "https://www.coastalhearts.com.au/", "https://www.sharpecardiology.com.au/" ] } ] }, { "name": "Pacific Cardiology Nerang", "addresses": [ "15 Station Street, Nerang QLD 4211" ], "phone": "(07) 5638 1252", "fax": "(07) 3473 0660", "website": "https://pacificnerang.com.au/", "email": "info@pacificnerang.com.au", "hospitals": [ "Gold Coast University Hospital (Jayasinghe Medical Director Cardiology)", "Pindara Private Hospital", "John Flynn Private Hospital", "Gold Coast Private / Allamanda (historical naming on site)" ], "referralNotes": "GP referral required before consultation. Practice markets 100% bulk-billed cardiology and aims for new referrals within 24–48 hours; urgent on request. Phone (07) 5638 1252.", "specialists": [ { "name": "Professor Rohan Jayasinghe", "qualifications": "MBBS (Hons-1 Sydney), FRACP, PhD, MBA, FCSANZ, MSpM", "interests": [ "Interventional cardiology", "Coronary angiography / angioplasty / stenting", "General cardiology", "Cardiac prevention", "Chest pain / dyspnoea / syncope / palpitations", "Heart failure", "Echocardiography", "Right heart catheterisation / pulmonary hypertension", "Renal denervation", "Structural (PFO and ASD closure)", "Lipid management", "AF (stated interest)" ], "strengths": [ "Medical Director Cardiology GCUH; Griffith Professor of Cardiology; bulk-bill Nerang rooms; also listed on HealthEngine at Cardiac Dynamics Mermaid Beach" ], "sources": [ "https://pacificnerang.com.au/about-us/", "https://pacificnerang.com.au/" ] } ] }, { "name": "All 4 Hearts Cardiology", "addresses": [ "Lot 404 / Suite 404, Specialist Medical Centre, 42 Inland Drive, Tugun QLD 4224 (John Flynn)", "Suite 3, 46 Tamar St, Ballina NSW 2478" ], "phone": "0455 996 198", "fax": "(07) 3740 1217", "website": "https://www.all4heartscardiology.com.au/", "email": "tbutler@all4heartscardiology.com", "hospitals": [ "John Flynn Private Hospital (after-hours via John Flynn ED stated)" ], "referralNotes": "Contact mobile/fax/email. Accepts QLD and Northern NSW referrals.", "specialists": [ { "name": "Dr Thomas (Tom) Butler", "qualifications": "University of Queensland graduate (as stated)", "interests": [ "General cardiology", "Cardiac imaging (echo, stress testing)", "CT coronary angiography and calcium scoring", "Preventative cardiology / risk assessment", "Hypertension", "Lipid management", "Acute coronary syndromes", "Atrial fibrillation", "Valvular heart disease", "Inherited cardiac disease", "Heart failure" ], "strengths": [ "Prevention and non-invasive risk imaging emphasis" ], "sources": [ "https://www.all4heartscardiology.com.au/", "https://www.johnflynnprivate.com.au/Our-Doctors/Specialists/john-flynn-private-hospital/cardiology/107830/dr-thomas-butler" ] } ] }, { "name": "John Flynn Cardiology", "addresses": [ "Level 6, Suite 6C, John Flynn Medical Centre, Inland Drive, Tugun QLD 4224" ], "phone": "(07) 5598 0077", "fax": "(07) 5598 0087", "website": "https://johnflynncardiology.com.au/", "email": "reception@johnflynncardiology.com.au", "hospitals": [ "John Flynn Private Hospital" ], "referralNotes": "Phone/fax/email. Clinic Mon–Thu 8am–5pm, Fri 8am–3pm. Nasir also consults Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Murwillumbah.", "specialists": [ { "name": "Dr Ahmad Nasir", "qualifications": "MBChB, MRCP(UK), FRACP", "interests": [ "Coronary heart disease", "Heart failure", "Heart rhythm problems", "Heart valve disease", "Heart imaging", "Heart devices", "Coronary angiography", "Echo / stress echo / TOE", "Holter/event monitoring", "Pre-operative risk assessment", "Cardioversion" ], "strengths": [ "Joined John Flynn Cardiology group 2013; also listed at GC Heart Specialist Centre Arundel" ], "sources": [ "https://johnflynncardiology.com.au/doctors/dr-ahmad-nasir/", "https://gcheart.com.au/doctors/" ] }, { "name": "Dr Kevin Franklin", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ", "interests": [ "Non-invasive investigations especially stress echocardiography", "Heart failure", "Heart rhythm disorders", "Clinical cardiology" ], "strengths": [ "Private practice John Flynn from 2001; also listed with Cardiac Care Associates for stress echo" ], "sources": [ "https://www.ramsayhealth.com.au/en/specialists-and-practitioners/dr-kevin-franklin/", "https://johnflynncardiology.com.au/" ] } ] }, { "name": "Flow Health & Cardiac Diagnostics", "addresses": [ "Suite 21, Level 2, HQ Building, 58 Riverwalk Avenue, Robina QLD 4226" ], "phone": "(07) 5647 6001", "fax": "(07) 5647 6016", "website": "https://flowhealth.com.au/", "email": "info@flowhealth.com.au", "hospitals": [ "Gold Coast University Hospital (Batra catheter lab clinical director; Kang staff specialist)" ], "referralNotes": "Call (07) 5647 6001. Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm. Multidisciplinary (also endocrinology/nephrology on site — not listed as cardiologists).", "specialists": [ { "name": "Associate Professor Ravinder Batra", "qualifications": "MBBS, MD, DM, FRACP", "interests": [ "Interventional cardiology", "General cardiology", "Ischaemic heart disease", "Coronary interventions", "Heart failure", "EP/ablation/AICD/heart failure pacing (historical program building at GCUH)" ], "strengths": [ "Clinical director catheter laboratory GCUH; EP fellowship Maastricht; Griffith Associate Professor" ], "sources": [ "https://flowhealth.com.au/meet-the-team/dr-ravinder-batra-cardiologist/" ] }, { "name": "Dr Simon Kang", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP", "interests": [ "Interventional and general cardiology", "Complex/high-risk coronary intervention including CTO", "Coronary physiology", "Acute and stable coronary artery disease", "Advanced techniques (atherectomy, IVL, IVUS, OCT)" ], "strengths": [ "GCUH staff specialist; also listed at GC Heart Specialist Centre Arundel; speaks Korean" ], "sources": [ "https://flowhealth.com.au/team-members/dr-simon-kang/", "https://gcheart.com.au/doctors/" ] } ] }, { "name": "GC Heart Specialist Centre", "addresses": [ "249 Central Street, Arundel QLD 4214" ], "phone": "(07) 5563 3600", "fax": "(07) 5563 3100", "website": "https://gcheart.com.au/", "email": "Info@GCHeart.com.au", "hospitals": [ "Gold Coast University Hospital (Rahman, Kang public roles)", "John Flynn Private Hospital (Nasir admitting)" ], "referralNotes": "GP referral required before booking; email referral to Info@GCHeart.com.au or GP send electronically. Hours Mon–Fri 9am–4pm. Distinct from Gold Coast Heart Centre (gchc.com.au).", "specialists": [ { "name": "Honorary Adjunct Professor Atifur Rahman", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ", "interests": [ "Interventional cardiology", "Hypertension management", "Pacemaker implantation", "TOE and stress echocardiography", "Acute coronary syndromes / primary angioplasty" ], "strengths": [ "Clinical Director Specialist Medical Services / CCU leadership at Gold Coast Health; Bond/Griffith professor appointments" ], "sources": [ "https://gcheart.com.au/doctors/", "https://hopeforhearts.com.au/specialists/associate-professor-atifur-rahman/" ] }, { "name": "Dr Assad Jadeer", "qualifications": "BSc A Sci, MBBS, FRACP", "interests": [ "Heart failure", "Echocardiography including TOE and stress echo", "General cardiology", "Hypertension", "Preventive cardiology" ], "strengths": [ "Heart failure fellow Prince Charles; multilingual (English, Farsi, Hindi, Pashtu, basic Russian)" ], "sources": [ "https://gcheart.com.au/doctors/" ] }, { "name": "Dr Ahmad Nasir (also John Flynn Cardiology)", "qualifications": "MBChB, MRCP(UK), FRACP", "interests": [ "See John Flynn Cardiology entry" ], "strengths": [ "Dual listing on GC Heart Specialist Centre staff page" ], "sources": [ "https://gcheart.com.au/doctors/" ] }, { "name": "Dr Simon Kang (also Flow Health)", "qualifications": "MBBS, FRACP", "interests": [ "See Flow Health entry" ], "strengths": [ "Dual listing on GC Heart Specialist Centre staff page" ], "sources": [ "https://gcheart.com.au/doctors/" ] } ] }, { "name": "Cardiac Dynamics", "addresses": [ "Suite 8 / Unit 8, First Floor, 2431 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218 (Ramsay lists Suite 10 First Floor for Brennan — confirm suite on booking)" ], "phone": "(07) 5578 6866", "fax": "not listed in public sources reviewed", "website": "not clearly published (HealthEngine/Doctify listings)", "email": "not listed in public sources reviewed", "hospitals": [ "John Flynn Private Hospital (Brennan)", "Tweed Valley Hospital (Brennan public interventional)", "Mater Hospital South Brisbane (Brennan public)" ], "referralNotes": "Private consulting for Dr Anthony Brennan. HealthEngine also lists Prof Rohan Jayasinghe at this Mermaid Beach address — confirm current roster when referring. Phone (07) 5578 6866.", "specialists": [ { "name": "Dr Anthony Brennan", "qualifications": "BPharm, MD, FRACP", "interests": [ "Interventional cardiology", "Complex percutaneous intervention", "Preventative cardiology", "Acute coronary syndromes", "Structural (mainly PFO/ASD) per Papworth fellowship" ], "strengths": [ "Royal Papworth Cambridge senior interventional fellow 2024; public Mater South Brisbane and Tweed Valley Hospital" ], "sources": [ "https://www.ramsayhealth.com.au/en/specialists-and-practitioners/dr-anthony-brennan/" ] } ] } ], "public_cardiology_referral": { "service": "Gold Coast Health Cardiology (adult)", "facility": "Gold Coast University Hospital", "medicalDirector": "Professor Rohan Jayasinghe (as listed on referral page)", "preferred": "GP Smart Referrals", "secureTransfer": { "medicalObjects": "GQ42150009Z", "healthLinkEDI": "Qldgchsd", "fax": "(07) 5687 4497", "post": "Booking and Referral Centre, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport QLD 4215" }, "enquiries": "1300 559 083", "urgentAdvice": "Cardiology consultant via switch 1300 744 284 or GP Only Enquiry Line (07) 5687 0003", "notes": "Emergent chest pain / ACS / unstable features → ED / ambulance. Paediatric patients → Paediatric Medicine pathway. HealthPathways available for GPs. Robina Health Precinct Heart Failure Service (Level 2, 2 Campus Crescent, Robina) is a public heart-failure allied pathway listed on healthdirect.", "source": "https://www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/referrals/services/cardiology" }, "excludedOrBrisbaneOnlyNote": [ "Advara HeartCare (former GenesisCare cardiology): Queensland locations listed (Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, regional) — no Gold Coast clinic found on Advara locations pages.", "Dr Andrie Stroebel (Cardiac Care Associates site): adult cardiac and thoracic surgeon — not counted as cardiologist.", "Pacific Cardiology Nerang co-located Dr Suminda Welagedara (general physician) and Dr Talib Aljumaily (endocrinology) — not cardiologists.", "GC Heart Specialist Centre endocrinologists (Dr Richa Richa, Dr Fahid Hashem) — excluded.", "Dr Sylvio Provenzano: cardiothoracic surgeon / TAVI implanter (GCUH) — not counted as cardiologist; Southport Nerang St rooms on healthdirect.", "Professor Sachin Nayyar: GCUH EP staff specialist; private rooms listed St Vincent's Northside / Northwest Private Brisbane — Brisbane private, not GC rooms.", "Public-only / fellowship staff without clear private GC rooms at research time: Dr Tony Vo, Dr Naim Mridha, Dr María Gabriela Matta (imaging fellow), and similar GCUH faculty — refer via public pathway unless private rooms confirmed.", "Dr Martin Sebastian: Director Cardiology Tweed Valley Hospital; honorary GCUH — Tweed public focus.", "Hope for Hearts incorrectly/ambiguously linked Atifur Rahman to 'Gold Coast Heart Centre'; his private rooms are GC Heart Specialist Centre (gcheart.com.au), distinct from GCHC (gchc.com.au)." ] }