ABOUT
us
Why choose us?
Care Cardiology is a friendly, caring and warm environment where patients receive the best quality care.
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We are an experienced team, who listen, assess and explain all options, including risks. We analyse each individual's needs to formulate the best prognosis and plan of action.
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At Care Cardiology patients will be offered comprehensive evaluation and assessment including:
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Exercise stress tests
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Trans Thoracic echocardiogram
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Holter Monitor
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Trans oesophageal echo
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Pacemaker/Defibrillator check
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Ambulatory BP Monitoring
Meet the team
Dr Shameer Ahmed MD, MBBS, MRCP, MD Cardiology, FRACP
Dr Shameer Ahmed has been in the medical field for 20 years, specialising in the field of cardiology for the last 10 years. He has trained and worked in various locations throughout the world, including the United States of America, United Kingdom, India and Australia.
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While in England, he obtained the prestigious post graduate qualification of MRCP (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians).
In the USA, while working in the Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania, he received the "Stephen A. Renner award for Excellence in Cardiology" for demonstrating outstanding knowledge and clinical skills.
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He specialised in the area of Electrophysiology at the Penn State Hospital, USA, performing procedures such as; Pacemakers, implantable cardiovertor defibrillator, bi-ventricular device implantation, electrophysiological procedures such as; electrophysiology studies, radio frequency ablation, SVT and atrial flutter. Invasive and non-invasive management of atrial fibrillation.
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He moved back to Australia with his family in 2014 and continued to further his training as an Electrophysiologist at the Princess Alexander Hospital in Brisbane.
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He is a staff specialist at the Toowoomba Base Hospital performing Ablations for Cardiac arrhythmias and Cardiac electronic device implantations.
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His interests are General, Clinical Cardiology and Electrophysiology.
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When he is not in the hospital he likes to spend time with his family, cycling and hiking.
Practice Manager: Hellen Cameron
Hellen is our friendly Practice Manager, qualified with a Diploma in Frontline Management, and with extensive experience within the health industry. Hellen will ensure you feel at ease upon arrival with her warm smile and kind demeanour, and will take care of any necessary administration for you ensuring a seamless experience with us.
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