Dr Peter Illes

Dr. Peter Illes is a highly accomplished interventional cardiologist with over four decades of experience in the medical field. He specialises in cardiology and practices in Wahroonga, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Dr. Illes is affiliated with the Northern Beaches Hospital. He is a male doctor who is fluent in English, Afrikaans, and Hungarian.

Dr. Illes holds multiple qualifications in his field. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in 1982. Later, he pursued further specialization in internal medicine and cardiology at the renowned Groote Schuur Hospital of the University of Cape Town. In 1992, he was awarded the Fellowship of the College of Physicians of South Africa (FCP) qualifications, which have contributed to his successful career in interventional cardiology.

To enhance his expertise, Dr. Illes underwent additional training at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, where he worked as a senior registrar under the guidance of Prof RWC Campbell, the President-elect of the British Heart Foundation. This experience provided him with extensive knowledge and skill in interventional procedures and the implantation of implantable electronic devices (IED) such as pacemakers and defibrillators.

Dr. Illes has a particular interest in angiography, angioplasty, and echocardiography, as well as interventional cardiology. He is an expert in the usage of implantable electronic devices for heart failure, with a specific focus on cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). He was among the pioneers in introducing CRT in Australia and conducted groundbreaking research on biventricular pacemaker implants for heart failure. His contributions have significantly advanced the field, and he continues to lead pivotal clinical trials involving IEDs and first-in-man device trials in Australia.

Due to his expertise, Dr. Illes serves as a proctor for various device companies, conducting critical courses for the Asia Pacific region. His contributions to the development of new device technologies and biventricular device implantation have led to his appointment as the Director of Cardiac Devices at the Northern Beaches Hospital.

Dr. Illes is an integral part of the on-call interventional team for acute coronary syndromes at the Northern Beaches Hospital. His exceptional skills and vast experience make him a trusted resource in treating critical cases. Throughout his remarkable career, Dr. Illes has dedicated himself to improving the lives of his patients. His significant achievements and contribution to the medical field make him an inspiration to aspiring medical professionals worldwide.