Imaging Cardiologists
At our practice, we pride ourselves on a collaborative, multidisciplinary, team-based approach to achieving leading cardiac care and patient outcomes.
Our experienced Imaging Cardiologists have worked with Gunalingam Cardiology for many years and play a crucial role in diagnosing heart conditions, working closely with Dr Brendan Gunalingam.
Combining their expertise in advanced cardiac imaging techniques with Dr Gunalingam’s knowledge of complex coronary interventional treatments, our team strives to deliver accurate diagnoses and optimal treatment plans for our patients.
This comprehensive approach allows us to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients, with a focus on compassionate and personalised care every step of the way.
Dr Sarat Cheruvu
Imaging Cardiologist
Dr Sarat Cheruvu is an Australian-born and trained Cardiologist with special interests in advanced cardiac imaging, hereditary cardiomyopathies, peri-operative cardiac risk, and the assessment of lipid management disorders.
He graduated from the University of NSW with both academic and research honours, completing his thesis in the physiology of the renin-angiotensin system.
He completed his physician’s training at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney; following which he completed his advanced training in Cardiology in the Central Coast/Royal North Shore Network.
He subsequently completed a post graduate fellowship at the prestigious Advanced Cardiac Imaging Centre in St Vincent’s Hospital focusing on cardiac CT, cardiac MRI and transesophageal echocardiography.
As a general cardiologist, Dr Cheruvu sees patients with a wide range of cardiac diseases including ischaemic heart disease, arrythmias and heart failure with specific expertise in the application of advanced cardiac imaging for the assessment of cardiovascular disease.
Dr Thanneer Renganathan
Imaging Cardiologist
Dr Thanneer Renganathan specialises in and has extensive expertise in general adult cardiology, diagnostic and imaging cardiology. These include standard and contrast stress exercise echocardiograms, Dobutamine stress echocardiograms, and transoesophageal echocardiograms.
Dr Renganathan completed an echocardiography imaging fellowship at St Vincent’s hospital, in Sydney, Australia.
Having completed his secondary schooling in Singapore, Dr Renganathan graduated with MBBS from University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This was followed by Basic Physician Training and then Advanced Cardiology training in NSW. He has travelled to Johns Hopkins Hospital in USA to be trained in CT coronary angiograms.
Dr Renganathan is available weekly on Mondays at Gunalingam Cardiology.
Dr Rachael Hall
Consultant General Cardiologist
Dr Rachael Hall is a General Cardiologist who provides comprehensive, evidence-based care across all aspects of adult cardiovascular medicine. She has particular interests in heart failure, echocardiography, women’s cardiovascular health, preventative cardiology and the optimisation of cardiovascular risk factors.
Dr Hall is committed to delivering personalised, patient-centred care, taking the time to understand each patient’s individual needs and working collaboratively to achieve the best possible cardiovascular outcomes.
Originally from Sydney, Dr Hall has a unique professional background. Before studying medicine, she worked as a commercial pilot and flying instructor after completing Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Aviation and Science. She later pursued her passion for medicine, graduating with Distinction from the University of Newcastle.
She completed the final two years of her medical degree at Gosford Hospital before undertaking her Internship and Residency at Bankstown Hospital. Dr Hall then completed her Basic Physician Training and Advanced Training in Cardiology at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, where she gained extensive experience in general cardiology, advanced heart failure management and transplant cardiology.
Dr Hall consults from our Gosford practice and provides comprehensive assessment and management for a broad range of cardiovascular conditions. She also performs and reports cardiac imaging, with expertise in echocardiography and the investigation of heart disease.
Her areas of expertise include:
- General cardiology
- Heart failure
- Echocardiography and cardiac imaging
- Women’s cardiovascular health
- Preventative cardiology
- Cardiovascular risk assessment and optimisation
- Hypertension and cholesterol management
Dr Hall is passionate about improving cardiovascular health through early diagnosis, prevention and evidence-based treatment. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care and supporting patients to make informed decisions about their heart health.