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)