Dr David McGaw

Dr. David McGaw is a cardiologist with extensive experience in the field of interventional cardiology. He holds an MBBS and PhD degree and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). Dr. McGaw's primary area of expertise lies in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, with a particular focus on structural heart disease, specifically heart valve disease.

Dr. McGaw's special interests include coronary, structural, and general cardiology. He is highly skilled in performing interventional procedures such as percutaneous aortic and mitral valve interventions, closure of conditions such as PFO, ASD, VSD, and PDA, as well as coronary artery stenting. He is also proficient in utilizing advanced techniques such as FFR, IVUS, and OCT coronary assessment.

One of Dr. McGaw's areas of specialization is interventional procedures on coronary arteries. He regularly performs angiography and coronary stenting, primarily through the artery in the wrist. Additionally, Dr. McGaw is well-versed in advanced structural heart procedures. He is skilled in repairing congenital cardiac defects, reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who cannot be anticoagulated, repairing mitral valves using techniques like the MitraClip, and replacing aortic valves through transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Importantly, all these procedures can be done without open-chest surgery, using minimally invasive techniques through the leg.

In addition to his interventional expertise, Dr. McGaw also provides consultations on a wide range of general cardiology conditions. He is knowledgeable about diagnosing and managing various cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular abnormalities.

Dr. McGaw is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to his patients. He keeps up to date with the latest advancements in cardiology and regularly attends professional conferences and training sessions to enhance his skills and knowledge. With his wealth of experience and expertise, Dr. David McGaw is committed to improving the heart health of his patients and ensuring their overall well-being.