Dr Cuneyt Ada

Clinics (Consulting and Testing)

Drummoyne
M1/56 Formosa Street, Drummoyne NSW 2047
Phone: (02) 9030 0305
Fax: (02) 8365 3242
reception@covecardiology.com.au

Concord Heart
Shop 4, 114 Majors Bay Road, Concord NSW 2137
Phone: (02) 9030 0384
Fax: (02) 8365 3242
reception@concordheart.com.au

Hospital Appointments (Procedures)

Macquarie University Hospital
Head of Interventional Cardiology

North Shore Private Hospital
Visiting Medical Officer - Interventional Cardiology

Concord Hospital
Staff Specialist - Interventional Cardiology

Dr Cuneyt Ada is a General and Interventional Cardiologist with a special interest in complex coronary intervention, intracoronary imaging and coronary physiology. He is Head of Coronary Intervention at Macquarie University Hospital and is actively involved in research, teaching and the development of advanced coronary intervention techniques.

Professional Activities

Invited speaker at national and international cardiology meetings
Faculty member for interventional cardiology workshops
Author of peer-reviewed publications in leading cardiology journals
Active researcher in complex coronary intervention and intracoronary imaging

Specialist Expertise

Head of Coronary Intervention (Macquarie University Hospital)
Complex coronary artery disease and coronary stenting (PCI)
Left main and bifurcation coronary intervention
Chronic total occlusion (CTO) intervention
Patients considered unsuitable for coronary bypass surgery (CABG)
IVUS- and OCT-guided coronary intervention
Personalised stent optimisation using advanced intracoronary imaging

Academic and Teaching Roles

Lecturer and educator for cardiologists in Australia and internationally
Faculty member for advanced interventional cardiology courses
Teaching interests include complex PCI, Coronary physiology and microvascular dysfunction, Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and Optical coherence tomography (OCT)

Clinical Philosophy

Personalised, evidence-based cardiovascular care
Prevention-focused approach to heart disease
Use of contemporary technology where supported by clinical evidence
Commitment to balancing innovation with patient safety

Training and Education

Bachelor of Medical Science – University of Sydney
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – University of Sydney
Basic Physician Training – Concord Hospital
Advanced Cardiology Training – Westmead Hospital
PhD in Coronary Physiology – University of Sydney (Concord Hospital)
Fellowship in Complex Coronary Intervention – Wellington Hospital, New Zealand (Professor Scott Harding)

Jailed Drug-Coated Balloon Technique Published in AsiaIntervention

Contributed to peer-reviewed research describing the jailed drug-coated balloon technique, with a focus on improving outcomes in complex coronary intervention.

Invited Faculty – TCIP APSC Course

Invited as international faculty to teach contemporary interventional cardiology techniques at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Intervention Programme (TCIP) and Asia Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC) course.

Recurrent Calcified Coronary Nodules Published in JACC: Case Reports

Lead author of a peer-reviewed publication describing the management of recurrent calcified coronary nodules, one of the most technically demanding challenges in coronary intervention.

Invited Faculty – Abbott OCT Masterclass, Westmead Hospital

Invited as faculty to deliver hands-on training in OCT-guided coronary intervention, teaching practising interventional cardiologists advanced imaging techniques for complex PCI.

FIX-IT Technique for Ostial Coronary Stenting Publishes in CRM

Co-author of the FIX-IT technique, an IVUS-guided approach published to improve the precision and reproducibility of ostial coronary stenting.

Real-Time IVUS-Guided Ostial Stenting Published in JACC: Case Reports

Co-author of a novel IVUS-guided technique published in JACC: Case Reports, designed to improve the precision of ostial coronary stent placement.

Contemporary Framework for Coronary Stent Fracture Published in CCI

Co-author of a peer-reviewed review article providing a practical framework for the diagnosis, prevention and management of coronary stent fracture.

Novel IVUS Technique Published in JACC: Case Reports

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.

Invited Speaker – EPIC 2026

Presented on contemporary approaches to complex coronary intervention, sharing practical techniques and evidence-based strategies with interventional cardiologists.

KISS-POT Method for Coronary Bifurcation Stenting Published in JACC Cardiovascular Interventions

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.

Every visit starts with you and your individual health needs.

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.

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.

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

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.

CT Coronary Angiography

Non-invasive imaging to assess coronary artery disease.

Angiography, angioplasty and stenting

Diagnostic coronary angiography and coronary stenting for patients requiring invasive treatment.

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

We are a private billing service. Please call our office for more details.

Pensioner card and health care card holders will be charged at a lower rate.

Will I get a rebate from medicare?

Yes, most patients receive a rebate if you have a valid medicare card.

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?

This would not be advised as your GP should be the centre of your management. Also, you will not be eligible for any medicare rebates without a valid referral.

Patient Feedback

At Cove Cardiology, our Cardiologists and team are dedicated to providing expert care and support to both patients and referring doctors.If you feel there are areas where we could improve, we welcome your feedback. Your concerns will always be treated with respect and addressed promptly. Please raise any issues with your treating Cardiologist, the Practice Manager, or via email reception@covecardiology.com.au

Does private health insurance cover specialist appointments?

By law, private health insurance does not offer cover for out-of-hospital medical services including: GP visits, consultations with specialists in their rooms or out-of-hospital diagnostic imaging and tests.

The day of your appointment

We recommend arriving 5 -10 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow time for parking and any necessary paperwork. Appointment durations vary based on individual needs, but typically last between 45 minutes and one hour. For your comfort and to support clinical examinations and testing, please wear comfortable clothing and footwear.

Dr Cuneyt Ada

General & Interventional CardiologistHead of Coronary Intervention, Macquarie University HospitalSpecialist in Complex Coronary Intervention

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