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Expert Cardiac Care

Our experienced team of cardiologists, cardiac nurses, and sonographers are dedicated to providing exceptional cardiac care to patients in the Nepean Valley, Blue Mountains, and beyond. Together, they boast decades of experience in performing diagnostic testing and understanding the specific needs of cardiac patients.

Sam

Dr Hisham (Sam) Hallani

Principal Cardiologist & Director
MBBS, FRACP, Interventional Cardiologist

Dr Hallani is an esteemed interventional Cardiologist and consultant physician, operating at both Nepean public and private hospitals. His areas of interest include complex coronary interventions, acute coronary syndromes, heart failure and arrhythmias. Dr Hallani has been published in many journals and is Director of Cardiology at Nepean Hospital.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Complex Coronary Interventions
  • Acute Coronary Syndromes
  • Heart Failure
  • Arrhythmias
Tony

Dr Tony G Donald

Cardiologist
MBBS, FRACP

Dr Tony Donald is an Australian-based health professional. Tony is trained as a Cardiologist (Heart Specialist) and practices in Penrith.

Areas of Expertise:

  • General Cardiology
  • Cardiac Consultations
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Heart Disease Management
Clyne

Dr Clyne Fernandes

Cardiologist
MBBS, FRACP

Dr Clyne Fernandes is an Australian-based health professional. Clyne is trained as a Cardiologist (Heart Specialist) and practices in Kingswood, Penrith and Mount Druitt.

Areas of Expertise:

  • General Cardiology
  • Cardiac Risk Assessment
  • Heart Disease Prevention
  • Comprehensive Cardiac Care
Faraz

Dr Faraz Pathan

Cardiologist & Cardiac Imaging Specialist
MBBS, FRACP

Doctor Faraz Pathan is a cardiologist and cardiovascular imaging specialist. He is currently the head of cardiac imaging and cardiac research in the Cardiology department at Nepean Hospital.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Advanced Cardiac Imaging
  • Echocardiography
  • Cardiac CT and MRI
  • Preventative Cardiology
Shan

Dr Shanthosh Sivapathan

Clinical Cardiologist
MBBS (UNSW), MPH (UNSW), MPhil (USyd), PhD (in progress)

Dr Shanthosh Sivapathan is a clinical cardiologist with special interest in coronary artery disease and preventive cardiology. He graduated from the University of New South Wales and completed his Cardiology training at Nepean Hospital. During his training Dr Sivapathan completed a Master of Public Health (UNSW) and Master of Philosophy (USyd), and is currently undertaking a PhD in critical care cardiomyopathy with focus on advanced echocardiographic imaging techniques.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Advanced Echocardiographic Imaging
  • Interventional Cardiology
Juliana

Dr Juliana Kawanati

Cardiac Electrophysiologist
MBBS (ANU), FRACP

Juliana is a cardiac electrophysiologist with a special interest in managing arrhythmias and cardiac devices. She performs catheter ablation for cardiac arrhythmias including supraventricular tachycardias, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and ventricular tachycardia. She implants and manages cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation devices.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Arrhythmia Management
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Cardiac Device Implantation
Shahab

Dr Shahab Pathan

Cardiologist & Cardiac Imaging Specialist
MBBS, FRACP

Dr Shahab Pathan is an Australian trained Cardiologist who is currently undertaking a Fellowship at Nepean Hospital in advanced multi modal cardiac imaging including advanced echocardiography, Cardiac CT and MRI. Dr Pathan completed his Basic Physician and Advanced Cardiology Training at Concord Hospital, Sydney. He strongly believes in the importance of delivering patient focused care through open and honest communication.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Advanced Cardiac Imaging
  • Echocardiography
  • Cardiac CT and MRI
  • Preventative Cardiology

Support Team

Dr Mervat Hallani

Practice Manager & Director

Dr Mervat Hallani serves as Practice Manager and is a partner with Dr Hisham Hallani in leading Penrith Cardiology. Together, they ensure that quality cardiac care is delivered with consideration for patients and their families.

Cardiac Nurses & Sonographers

Diagnostic Specialists

We are proud to have on our team experienced and skilful cardiac nurses and sonographers. Together, they boast decades of experience both in performing diagnostic testing and understanding the specific needs of cardiac patients.

Reception Team

Patient Services

It is imperative that our patients and their loved ones are treated with understanding and respect. Our experienced reception staff takes pride in ensuring that each patient receives exceptional care.