Dr Stirling Carlsen

Dr Stirling Carlsen is a highly skilled and accomplished Cardiologist based in Tugun, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. With over two decades of experience, he has established himself as an expert in his field.

Dr Carlsen graduated with Honours in Medicine from the University of Newcastle in 1998, where he obtained his Bachelor of Medicine degree. He further pursued his studies and obtained a Bachelor of Surgery degree from the same university in 1999.

Dedicated to continuously expanding his knowledge and skills, Dr Carlsen completed his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2009. This prestigious credential has equipped him with the highest level of clinical expertise and has earned him recognition within the medical community.

Dr Carlsen's areas of special interest and expertise lie in Echocardiography. He has undergone extensive training in Clinical Echocardiography, enabling him to perform a wide range of diagnostic procedures. His capabilities include the interpretation of echocardiograms to assess heart structure and function, as well as the diagnosis of various cardiac conditions.

He has performed over 500 trans-oesophageal echocardiograms, 2000 stress echocardiograms (both exercise and dobutamine), and has provided intra-operative trans-oesophageal echocardiography guidance for valve replacements, PFO and ASD closures, and TAVR procedures. Dr Carlsen is also proficient in the use of contrast echocardiography to enhance the assessment of ejection fraction, wall motion abnormalities, and LV thrombus in patients with poor image quality. Furthermore, he has extensive experience in 3D TOE assessment of mitral valve pathology.

Dr Carlsen currently offers his comprehensive consultation services at John Flynn Hospital in Tugun, Pindara Private Hospital in Benowa, and Ballina Day Surgery in Ballina. He also provides echocardiography and stress echocardiography services at these locations, catering to the needs of numerous patients who benefit from his exceptional diagnostic skills and compassionate approach.

Dr Stirling Carlsen's exceptional achievements and vast experience in the field of Cardiology are a testament to his dedication to patient care and his ongoing commitment to advancing his knowledge and skills. He continues to contribute to the medical community through his clinical expertise and remains a highly respected figure in his field.