About our heart health service
The John Hunter Hospital Cardiology Unit (Cardiology Unit) has specialist cardiology clinics that treat adults and children with heart health conditions including:
- heart attacks
- heart failure
- pulmonary hypertension
- heart rhythm disturbances
- Aboriginal heart health services
- angina (chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart)
- follow up clinics for pacemaker and implantable defibrillator devices.
The Cardiology Unit is the largest outside Sydney and has led major innovations in heart treatments in NSW and Australia.
We work closely with our heart surgeons and team to design the best treatment options for patients who need surgery.
Specialist cardiology units are available 24 hours a day and patients are cared for in our:
- Cardiovascular department
- Coronary Care Unit (Ward G3)
- Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.
In the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, we perform inpatient and outpatient procedures including:
- Angiograms, angioplasty and stenting.
- Pacemaker and defibrillator implants.
- Innovative procedures for blocked arteries and treating the electrical system of the heart (EP studies, ablation).
We provide heart investigations, including:
- ECG (electrocardiograph)
- heart rhythm and blood pressure monitoring
- ultrasound for ECG, coronary CT (computerised tomography), and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).
Referral and appointment enquiries
Patients will need a referral from their GP (General Practitioner) to access outpatient services.
Referrals are managed by a clinician who assigns the right specialist depending on clinical importance.
To request a referral or book an appointment contact the John Hunter Hospital Outpatient Contact Centre at (02) 4922 3912 from Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4pm.
Our heart health services are also available via telehealth appointments.
Patients can contact the John Hunter Hospital Outpatient Contact Centre for further education, exercise and support to manage their heart condition.
Follow up and post hospital discharge appointments
Contact the Cardiology Unit office for:
| Doctor / Professor | Phone |
|---|---|
| Drs Wilsmore, Cooke, Davies, Hayes, Turner or Professor Graham | (02) 4922 3912 |
| Drs Bastian, Sverdlov, Hatton, Collins, Boyle | (02) 4921 4205 |
| Professor Fletcher | (02) 4922 3128 |
Doctor / Professor Drs Wilsmore, Cooke, Davies, Hayes, Turner or Professor Graham Phone |
Doctor / Professor Drs Bastian, Sverdlov, Hatton, Collins, Boyle Phone |
Doctor / Professor Professor Fletcher Phone |
The cardiology specialty clinics are in the North block of the John Hunter Hospital Outpatient Service.
The clinic locations are:
| Cardiology clinic | Location |
|---|---|
| Cardiac Outpatient Rehabilitation Services | Level 1, North Block |
| Diagnostic Centre Outpatient Department | Level 2, North Block |
| Cardiac Outpatient Consulting Service | Level 2, North Block |
| Cardiovascular Department | Level 3, North Block |
| Cardiac Catheter Laboratory | Level 3, North Block |
| Coronary Care Unit (Ward G3) | Level 3, North Block |
Cardiology clinic Cardiac Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Location Level 1, North Block |
Cardiology clinic Diagnostic Centre Outpatient Department Location Level 2, North Block |
Cardiology clinic Cardiac Outpatient Consulting Service Location Level 2, North Block |
Cardiology clinic Cardiovascular Department Location Level 3, North Block |
Cardiology clinic Cardiac Catheter Laboratory Location Level 3, North Block |
Cardiology clinic Coronary Care Unit (Ward G3) Location Level 3, North Block |
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