Cardiology (heart) outpatient clinic Nepean Hospital
Contact
location Building C, Level 5, Kingswood, NSW 2747 Get directions
phone
Fax (02) 4734 3066
opening hours
Cardiology outpatient clinic patients can access specialist appointments, tests and procedures without being admitted to hospital.
About us
We see patients aged 16 years and older, who have a suspected heart (cardiac) issue or need follow-up from cardiac testing or a previous cardiac episode.
Patients can receive a diagnosis, procedure, assessment, treatment or education at the clinic without being admitted or needing to stay overnight in the hospital.
Referral information
Patients will need a referral from their doctor or GP (general practitioner) including details of their patient history, current medications and symptoms, addressed to one of our specialists.
All new patients will need to complete the cardiology referral form and send it to the clinic before an appointment can be made.
GPs and referring clinicians can access the referral form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
Clinic services, specialists and hours
The following specialist services are available at the Nepean Hospital cardiology outpatient clinic.
Cardiology and cardio-oncology specialists and registrars
Information
Registrars are doctors with at least three years’ experience in a public hospital, training to become a specialist.
Cardio-oncology is cardiac health care for cancer patients and survivors.
| Specialist | Hours of service |
|---|---|
| Dr Clyne Fernandes | Monday morning |
| Dr David Coulshed | Friday morning |
| Dr Devang Parikh | Monday afternoon |
| Dr Sonya Burgess | Tuesday morning |
| Dr Elias Nehme | Friday morning |
Making an appointment
All new patients will need a referral from their GP (general practitioner) or specialist and complete the cardiology referral form. The referral will need to be sent to the clinic before an appointment can be made. GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
Call us to make an appointment with a specialist on (02) 4734 1719.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- previous test results, reports and scans if available
Devices (ICD or pacemaker)
Information
A pacemaker is a small device that is placed in the upper chest to help control abnormal heart rhythms.
| Specialist | Hours of service |
|---|---|
| Dr El Sokkari | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday |
| Dr David Coulshed | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday |
Making an appointment
Patients will need a referral from their GP (general practitioner) requesting a pacemaker check (preferably marked 'Indefinite'), addressed to Dr Ihab El Sokkari and Dr David Coulshed. GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
Call us to make an appointment with a specialist on (02) 4734 1719.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- previous test results, reports and scans if available
ECG (electrocardiogram)
Information
An ECG is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart, such as the rate and regularity of the heartbeat.
We see patients 16 years and over (or younger if requested a paediatrician) who have a suspected cardiac issue, or where an ECG is a requirement before an operation.
Hours of service
A cardiac physiologist is available Monday to Friday, between 9am and 12pm, and 1pm to 4pm.
Making an appointment
No appointment is needed however all new patients will need a referral from a GP (general practitioner) or specialist. GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
Please call us for enquiries about seeing a cardiac physiologist on (02) 4734 1719.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- previous test results, reports and scans if available.
Exercise stress and stress echo tests
Information
An exercise stress test measures your heart under physical exertion or stress.
A stress echocardiography is a test that uses ultrasound to monitor how your heart muscle is working under under physical exertion or stress.
Hours of service
A cardiac physiologist is available for exercise stress tests from Monday to Friday, between 9am and 12pm, and 1pm to 4pm.
Stress echocardiography tests are available Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.
Making an appointment
All new patients will need a referral from their GP (general practitioner) or specialist and complete the cardiology referral form. GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue. The referral will need to be sent to the clinic before an appointment can be made.
Call us to make an appointment with a cardiac physiologist on (02) 4734 1719.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- previous test results, reports and scans if available
- comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear for the treadmill
Cardiac electrophysiology and 24 hour holter monitoring
Information
Our electrophysiology service diagnoses and treats patients with a variety of complex heart rhythm problems, known as arrhythmias.
A 24 hour holter monitor is a small wearable device that records your heart rhythm (ECG). You usually wear a holter monitor for approximately 24 hours. It is used to measure the effectiveness of cardiac medication or detect any irregularity in your heart rhythm.
Hours of service
Dr Ihab Sokkari runs this clinic each Thursday morning.
Patients need to arrive 30 minutes before their appointment to check in at reception, update contact details if needed and have an ECG (electrocardiogram).
Making an appointment
All new patients will need a referral from their GP (general practitioner) or specialist addressed to Dr Ihab El Sokkari and complete the cardiology referral form. GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue. The referral will need to be sent to the clinic before an appointment can be made.
Call us to make an appointment with Dr Ihab El Sokkari on (02) 4734 1719.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- previous test results, reports and scans if available, especially ECG results
PHT (pulmonary hypertension) management
Information
Pulmonary hypertension is a medical condition that can lead to heart failure and requires specialist treatment.
Hours of service
Dr Faraz Pathan and Dr Benjamin Ng run this clinic in the morning on the third Friday of each month.
Making an appointment
All new patients will need a referral from their GP (general practitioner) or specialist addressed to Dr Faraz Pathan or Dr Benjamin Ng and complete the cardiology referral form. GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue. The referral will need to be sent to the clinic before an appointment can be made.
Call us to make an appointment with Dr Faraz Pathan or Dr Benjamin Ng on (02) 4734 1719.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- previous test results, reports and scans if available, especially ECG results
TOE (trans-oesophageal echocardiogram)
Information
A trans-oesophageal echocardiogram is a procedure using a flexible tube-like probe placed down your oesophagus (food pipe that connects the throat to the stomach) to check your heart chambers and valves.
Making an appointment
Patients must have a Cath Lab (cardiac catheterisation) request form and recent clinic letter from a cardiologist or neurologist to make an appointment.
Please call us on (02) 4734 1719 for further details and to make an appointment.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- previous test results, reports and scans if available
TTE or Echo (trans-thoracic echocardiography)
Information
A trans-oesophageal echocardiogram is an ultrasound of your heart to assess the structure and function of the heart as well as assessing, in more detail, your heart chambers and valves.
Making an appointment
All new patients will need a referral from their GP (general practitioner) or specialist and complete the cardiology referral form. GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue. The referral will need to be sent to the clinic before an appointment can be made.
Call us to make an appointment with a cardiac physiologist on (02) 4734 1719.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- previous test results, reports and scans if available
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