Clinical Practice

Dr Sekaran Gana is a highly experienced general and imaging Cardiologist specialising in echocardiography. Dr Gana is committed to providing the highest cardiology expertise and is available to care for your patients presenting with any cardiovascular conditions. Dr Gana regards every consultation as an opportunity to educate patients about cardiovascular disease and its prevention. He works closely with all involved in the patient journey and appreciates that clear communication is vital for best support and care. Dr Gana works to improve communication, maintain safety and optimise patient outcomes by collaborating with primary care physicians and allied health professionals in the patients care.

  • Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic – A  weekly clinic where patients will be seen within one week of referral, and if required, Dr Sekaran Gana will aim to perform investigations on the same day which may include stress echocardiogram or CT coronary angiogram.
  • 3D Transoesophageal Echocardiogram Tests – Used to improve diagnostic accuracy of valve disease. We provide transoesophageal guidance of structural intervention and electrophysiology procedure.
  • Radial Coronary Angiography – Available on site at Hollywood Private Hospital which is very convenient and time saving for the patient. We offer a no out-ofpocket service for inpatient procedures.
Training & Experience

After graduating from medical school, Sekaran obtained a PhD from the University of Bern, Switzerland, in which he investigated the genetic and molecular aspect of hypertension. Dr Gana then relocated to Western Australia and completed his basic Physician training at Sir Charles Gairdner, before undertaking his advanced training in cardiology at all three of Perth’s major teaching hospitals. He then undertook a Fellowship in echocardiography at Fiona Stanley Hospital, specialising in advanced echocardiographic techniques, stress echocardiography and gained expertise in transoesophageal guidance of structural intervention and electrophysiology procedures.

Special Interests

• Echocardiography (3D and strain)
• Coronary CT scanning and Calcium score
• Preventative cardiology
• Coronary artery disease
• Cardiomyopathy
• Valvular heart disease
• Arrhythmia
• Resistant hypertension
• Cardio-Oncology

Languages

German, Russian, Sinhalese, Tamil