Specialty - Cardiology
Overview
Cardiology is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases, conditions or defects of the heart and circulatory system. This specialty also includes arteries of the heart and treats conditions like blockages and the electrical system of the heart controlling the heart rate and rhythm.
Patient expectations
If your problem is not acute, your GP/Referrer will request an appointment in the outpatient clinic if they are concerned about your condition and feel that you require a specialist opinion. One of our Specialists will review the referral letter and assign a priority based on the information provided.
Very urgent cases are usually seen within a few weeks, but other cases may have to wait a longer time. However each month we receive more referrals than can be actually seen. Information regarding the waiting times can be obtained by selecting the link under “Waiting Times” below.
The specialist may organise an investigation/tests rather than arranging a clinic appointment so that further information can be obtained about your condition. This may result in either an appointment or a letter to your GP/Referrer with recommendations regarding your condition.
Consultants
Dr Jonathan Tisch
Dr Calum Young
Dr Graeme Porter
Dr Stuart Tie
Dr Dean Boddington
Referral / First Specialist Assessment
A threshold for FSA referral acceptance has been set to assist with MOH waiting time compliance. Routinely, category 4 referrals are not accepted.
Access Criteria for Referrals
- The National Access Criteria for First Assessment (ACA) are available to view:
Cardiology ACA
Waiting Times
Contact Details
Postal: Referral Receipt Centre, BOPDHB, Private Bag 12024, Tauranga 3142
Fax: 07 578 9571
Phone: 0800 333 477