Dr Prathap Hegde is an interventional cardiologist who has relocated to Albury Wodonga with his family and he is working at Albury Wodonga Private Hospital.  He is consulting from his rooms, Hume Cardiology in Wodonga.

Prathap's special interests include:

Interventional Cardiology:

• Coronary angiography
• Coronary angioplasty and stenting
• Fractional flow reserve
• Bifurcation PCI
• Complex PCI

General Cardiology:

• Ischaemic heart disease - primary and secondary prevention
• Heart failure management
• Arrhythmia management
• Transoesophageal echocardiography

Prathap's personal statement:

"The prevalence of cardiac diseases is increasing due to the current life style in the communities.  I have made a commitment to serve for the better health of people living in regional and rural Australia.  I have enjoyed the challenges that I have faced and derived satisfaction from the significant positive outcomes.  My ultimate career aim is to provide the best cardiac care to my patients while building professional relationships with my colleagues".