About Our Cardiologists & Team

Our Philosophy

At Pulse Cardiac Care, we believe that prevention is the best medicine. We work with our patients to identify their individual risk factors for heart disease and develop personalised plans to help them maintain heart health and prevent future issues.

Visiting Pulse Cardiac Care means you will receive personalised care from a team of experienced cardiologists or “heart doctors”. We offer state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and treatment options, and strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for our patients.

Pulse Cardiac Care Team

Our Specialists

Our team of experienced cardiologists are leaders in their field and specialise in a wide range of cardiac conditions and procedures, and are committed to delivering personalised treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs.

They work closely with our dedicated staff to ensure that every patient receives high-quality, up-to-date care, utilising the latest technological advancements.

Dr Udaya Prashant Ponangi

Doctor Prashant Ponangi

Dr Ponangi’s work in renowned, high-volume centres both overseas and in Australia has been marked by excellent outcomes.

He has performed over 10,000 coronary intervention procedures, each of which has significantly contributed to the improved health of patients.

In addition to two years of Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, he has completed an Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Fellowship at Fiona Stanley Hospital and an Imaging Fellowship at Mount Hospitals in Perth before moving permanently to Townsville.

Dr Ponangi’s 28-year medical career began in 1996 and has been a continuous learning and innovation journey. Dedicating nearly 20 years exclusively to cardiology, and developing a deeper understanding of patient’s problems and evolved innovative techniques for complex heart disease.

Notably, Dr Ponangi developed unique techniques for preventing no-reflow in patients undergoing primary angioplasty with a high thrombus burden, and has shared a lifetime of learning in a review article on the use of coronary guide catheters.

Dr Ponangi has authored a book, “Evaluation of Unexplained Syncope,” published numerous articles and papers in reputed journals, and was involved in several international multi-centered clinical trials.

Karen Taylor

Karen Taylor

Cardiac Technician

David

David

Cardiac Technician

Kellie

Kellie

Sonographer

Our Support Team

Sienna

Sienna

Jacob

Jacob