3 Best Cardiologists in Wellington

3 Best Cardiologists in Wellington
A Cardiac Monitor. Source: Unsplash

Below is a list of the top and leading Cardiologists in Wellington. To help you find the best Cardiologists located near you in Wellington, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.

Wellington’s Best Cardiologists:

The top rated Cardiologists in Wellington are:

  • Dr. Malcolm Abernethy – Wakefield Hospital
  • Dr. Andrew Aitken – Wakefield Hospital
  • Dr. Darren Hooks – Wakefield Hospital

Dr. Malcolm Abernethy – Wakefield Hospital

Dr. Malcolm Abernethy - Wakefield Hospital
Dr. Malcolm Abernethy – Wakefield Hospital. Source: Screenshot from www.wakefield.co.nz

Dr. Malcolm Abernethy has a bachelor’s degree both in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Otago. He holds fellow membership status at the Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Dr. Malcolm has received training from Greenlane Hospital, Auckland Hospital, and had a postgraduate study in Philadelphia USA. Through the training that he received, he developed extensive knowledge in diagnostic coronary angiography, coronary artery stenting, and angioplasty. He is equally skilled in (stress and transoesophageal echo, valvular heart disease management, and clinical trial processes.

Products/Services:

Diagnostic Coronary Angiography, Angioplasty & Coronary Artery Stenting, Echocardiography (Stress & Transoesophageal Echo), Management of Valvular Heart Disease

LOCATION:

Address: Florence Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021
Phone: 
(644) 381-8100
Website:
www.wakefield.co.nz

REVIEWS:

“My wife had surgery at wakefield Hospital on 14-5-2019. I am so impressed with the Service.” –Aashish Chopra

Dr. Andrew Aitken – Wakefield Hospital

Dr. Andrew Aitken - Wakefield Hospital
Dr. Andrew Aitken – Wakefield Hospital. Source: Screenshot from www.wakefield.co.nz

Dr. Andrew Aitken is a proud member of the Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Fellow of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand. He obtained his qualification in 1987 after studying medicine at the University of Otago. His post-fellowship training was held in Edinburgh and he returned to New Zealand in 2000 to fulfill a full-time cardiology post in the Wellington area. His specializations are children and young adult congenital heart problems, pulmonary hypertension management, and pregnancy-related heart conditions.

Products/Services:

Interventional Cardiology, Coronary Heart Disease Management

LOCATION:

Address: Florence Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021
Phone: 
(644) 381-8100
Website:
www.wakefield.co.nz

REVIEWS:

“He is very kind & caring & he entertains any question without feeling silly he explains just what is going to happen in whatever procedures they would do.” –Michelle R.

Dr. Darren Hooks – Wakefield Hospital

Dr. Darren Hooks - Wakefield Hospital
Dr. Darren Hooks – Wakefield Hospital. Source: Screenshot from www.wakefield.co.nz

Dr. Darren Hooks is a cardiology specialist that has received training in Auckland and obtained a Ph.D. in electrophysiology in 2002. He was awarded membership at the Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2012. Inspired by continuous learning, he went on to take up sub-specialist training in cardiac electrophysiology in Christchurch and Bordeaux in 2013 and 2014 respectively. His main focus is in cardiac electrophysiology particularly the specifics of ablation of SVT, ventricular tachycardia, and atrial fibrillation.

Products/Services:

Cardiac Electro-Physiology like Ablation of SVT, Atrial Fibrillation & Ventricular Tachycardia

LOCATION:

Address: Florence Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021
Phone: 
(644) 381-8100
Website:
www.wakefield.co.nz

REVIEWS:

“It is the top care I experienced that I was most thankful for plus decent food.” –Michael Wilson