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About Dr Ada
Head of Coronary Intervention - Macquarie University Hospital
Staff Specialist (Interventional Cardiology) - Concord Hospital
Specialist Expertise
Dr Ada is recognised as an expert in complex coronary stenting procedures, including challenging cases, patients turned down from bypass (CABG) and chronically occluded vessels (CTO). He has particular expertise in precise, personalised stent insertion using intravascular imaging (IVUS and OCT), and is considered one of Australia’s leading authorities in this field.
Academic and Teaching Roles
In addition to clinical practice, Dr Ada is actively involved in teaching and research. He lectures to cardiologists both locally and internationally, with teaching focused on complex PCI, microvascular dysfunction, and advanced intracoronary imaging techniques.
Expert Witness
Dr Ada has an interest in medicolegal work and provides expert witness statements for general and interventional cardiology matters for multiple firms.
Clinical Philosophy
Dr Ada is passionate about preventing cardiovascular disease and providing patients with personalised, evidence-based care that balances innovation with safety.
Training and Education
Born in Sydney, Dr Cuneyt Ada completed a Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Sydney. He undertook his basic physician training at Concord Hospital, followed by advanced cardiology training at Westmead Hospital. Dr Ada went on to complete a PhD in coronary physiology at Concord Hospital (University of Sydney) and later undertook an overseas fellowship in Complex Coronary Intervention with Professor Scott Harding in Wellington, New Zealand.
Professional Activities
Contributing to peer-reviewed research focused on improving outcomes in complex coronary intervention.
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Honoured to be invited as an international faculty dedicated to advancing education in interventional cardiology.
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Lead author of a publication in JACC: Case Reports exploring the management of recurrent calcified coronary nodules—one of the most technically challenging conditions in coronary intervention.
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Invited as faculty to deliver hands-on training in OCT-guided coronary intervention, teaching practising interventional cardiologists advanced imaging techniques for complex PCI.
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Co-author of the FIX-IT technique, an IVUS-guided approach published to improve the precision and reproducibility of ostial coronary stenting.
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Co-author of a novel IVUS-guided technique published in JACC: Case Reports, designed to improve the precision of ostial coronary stent placement.
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Co-author of a peer-reviewed review article providing a practical framework for the diagnosis, prevention and management of coronary stent fracture.
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Lead author of a novel technique published in JACC: Case Reports introducing a real-time IVUS-guided approach to improve the precision of ostial coronary stent placement.
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Lead author of a peer-reviewed publication introducing the KISS-POT method, a practical technique designed to simplify selected coronary bifurcation procedures while optimising stent expansion.
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The Consultation
First, Dr Ada will take the time to listen to your concerns and answer any questions you may have.
Then he'll review your medical history thoroughly and perform an examination to determine the best course of action for your specific situation. Based on this information, Dr. Ada may decide to perform tests, such as an echocardiogram or stress echocardiogram, on-site at our clinic to further assess your health.
Our goal is to provide personalized, high-quality care that is centered around your health needs and concerns.
Booking Process
Your GP refers you
A GP referral to Dr Ada is required for you to claim a rebate from medicare and is important to summarise your medical history as well as allowing your primary care doctor to be the centre of your care.
Call our office
Make a booking to see Dr Ada at a convenient time. If your referral is deemed more urgent by your GP, please mention this to our staff.
Text reminder
A SMS reminder will be sent two days before your appointment where you can send us a confirmation text in response.
Attend your appointment
On the day of your appointment, you will have a consultation and if necessary, further testing including an echocardiogram and/or a stress echocardiogram.
Fees and rebate
Following your appointment, your fee is payable by cash or card. Cheques are not accepted. If you have a valid referral and a medicare card, we are usually able to process your rebate with medicare so you are rebated immediately.
Avoid repeat appointments
We firmly believe in sorting out your health within one visit to our clinic if possible. However, if follow-up is required, this can be booked immediately after your consult to avoid waitlists.
What to bring
- Medicare card
- Pensioner card or Health care card
- Referral
- Medication list
- Recent blood results
- If you have been in hospital, please bring your latest discharge summary
On-site services
Echocardiography
Ultrasound images of your heart are taken to assess cardiac function
Stress Testing
Treadmill stress ECG or stress echocardiography is performed on-site.
ECG
A 12-lead tracing of your heart rhythm is taken
Holter Monitor
Continuously records the hearts electrical activity over an extended period, usually 24 hours.
Heartbug
HeartBug can be worn for up to 28 days, allowing for the capture of infrequent or intermittent heart rhythm abnormalities.
Off-site Services
CT Coronary Angiography
Angiography, angioplasty and stenting
Other cardiac investigations
We are able to organise all* clinically required cardiac investigations including MIBI, electrophysiology studies and all other forms of cardiac imaging.
Fees and questions
Fees
Pensioner card and health care card holders will be charged at a lower rate.
Will I get a rebate from medicare?
If you are not able to receive a rebate from medicare, you will be informed prior to your appointment. There are certain terms and conditions which medicare uses, most importantly, having a valid GP referral.
Can I see Dr Ada without a referral from my GP?
Patient Feedback
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Procedure Locations
Team
Dr Cuneyt Ada
General & Interventional CardiologistDr Cuneyt Ada is the Head of Coronary Intervention at Macquarie University Hospital and a Staff Specialist in Interventional Cardiology at Concord Hospital. He graduated from the University of Sydney and completed his specialty training at Concord and Westmead Hospitals. He has a PhD from the University of Sydney and has a particular interest in coronary intervention (angiography and stents). Dr Ada is passionate about research as well as teaching medical students and trainee doctors. Dr Ada regularly gives lectures to local and international cardiologists and is one of Australia's leading experts in the field.