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10/09/2026

Understanding Heart Valve Surgery

Your heart valves keep blood flowing in the right direction. When they become damaged or diseased, they may not open or close properly, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, or chest pain.

Heart valve surgery can involve repairing the faulty valve or replacing it with either a biological valve (from animal tissue) or a mechanical valve (made from durable materials). This helps restore healthy blood flow and improves overall heart function.

💬 Have questions about heart valve surgery or your treatment options?
We’re here to help. Visit our website or get in touch with our team today.

08/09/2026

Whether you’re a healthcare professional or a patient seeking private cardiac care, the referral process is simple:

For Healthcare Providers
Send your referral via Specialist Referrals (SR) or email directly to [email protected]

For Patients (Self-Referral)
You can request a referral to be sent to us via your GP or cardiologist. If you need any help with this, you can email us at [email protected] or complete the referral form on our website and we’ll be able to guide you in the right direction.

Timely access. Compassionate care. Expert cardiac surgery, privately.

Learn more: www.heartsurgeon.co.nz/referrals

03/09/2026

Professor Nish*th Patel is available to see new patients and welcomes referrals from GPs, cardiologists and other healthcare professionals.

Nish*th provides surgical opinions and care across a wide range of cardiothoracic conditions, with specialist expertise in complex aortic surgery, heart valve surgery, total arterial revascularisation, aortic root surgery and atrial fibrillation surgery.

Whether you are seeking an initial surgical assessment, a second opinion or advice regarding a complex case, the Heart Surgeon Group team is available to help coordinate the next step.

01/09/2026

Professor David McCormack will be taking a professional sabbatical from September to December 2026.

During this time, Heart Surgeon Group remains fully available for patients and referrers. Professor Nish*th Patel will continue to accept new referrals, provide surgical opinions and care for patients across the group’s established pathways.
Continuity of care is central to how we work. Our administration and clinical teams will continue to coordinate referrals, consultations and follow-up so that patients receive clear, timely support. We encourage you to continue sending referrals to Heart Surgeon Group through the usual referrer pathways, either on our website or through your GP or cardiologist.

We wish David well for this valuable period of international learning and look forward to the knowledge and perspectives he will bring back to New Zealand.

27/08/2026

Access to specialist cardiac care in the Waikato

Specialist private heart surgery and cardiac care are available here in the Waikato.

Heart Surgeon Group provides cardiothoracic surgical assessment, treatment planning and follow-up care in the Waikato region. When surgery is recommended, operations are performed at Braemar Hospital with an experienced clinical team.

Our team can also help patients understand the steps involved in medical-insurance pre-approval. After discharge, patients are offered a surgical follow-up and can contact the team with questions during recovery.

To learn more or discuss a referral, visit heartsurgeon.co.nz or email [email protected]

25/08/2026

Some aortic conditions need careful monitoring rather than immediate surgery.
Regular review allows your specialist team to compare scans over time, consider changes in the aorta and decide whether your current monitoring plan remains appropriate. The timing and type of imaging depend on your diagnosis, scan results and individual risk factors.

Heart Surgeon Group’s Aortic Monitoring Clinic gives patients a structured pathway for specialist review and ongoing planning. If treatment becomes appropriate, your surgeon can explain the options and timing in the context of your health.

20/08/2026

Early specialist input can help clarify the pathway for a patient with a potential surgical heart condition.

A referral to Heart Surgeon Group may be appropriate when a patient needs specialist cardiothoracic surgical assessment, a review of treatment options, or an opinion on the timing of surgery or aortic monitoring.

Please include the clinical question, relevant history, current medicines, investigation reports and available imaging details. If you are unsure whether a referral is appropriate, our team can help you identify the next step.

Contact [email protected] to discuss the referral pathway.

18/08/2026

Meet Professor Nish*th Patel, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Heart Surgeon Group in Hamilton.

Nish*th specialises in aortic and valve surgery, total arterial revascularisation, and advanced procedures for ischaemic heart disease and atrial fibrillation.

Alongside his clinical practice, he contributes to research, education and mentoring. His work reflects a strong interest in advancing aortic surgery and delivering careful, evidence-informed care for each patient.

Learn more about Nish*th at https://www.heartsurgeon.co.nz/our-team/prof-nish*th-patel

13/08/2026

Your first appointment is a chance to understand your heart condition and talk through the next steps.

Your surgeon will review your medical history, current symptoms, test results and imaging. You can expect a clear discussion about the options that may suit you, including the benefits, risks and timing of any recommended treatment.

Bring a list of your medicines and questions. You are also welcome to bring a family member or support person. If more tests are needed, our team will explain what happens next and help coordinate them.

Every patient’s situation is different, so your plan will be tailored to you.

11/08/2026

Heart surgery depends on a team that knows how to work together.

A patient’s care involves more than the surgeon in the operating theatre. Anaesthetists, perfusionists, nurses, cardiac specialists, administration staff and follow-up teams each bring focused expertise to the same care plan.

At Heart Surgeon Group, we value the conversations that happen across that team: reviewing information, planning the right approach and keeping patients informed as their care progresses.

That shared approach supports safe, coordinated and personal care from the first appointment through recovery.

Address

28 Ohaupo Road
Hamilton
3204

Telephone

+64277874366

Website

http://www.heartsurgeon.co.nz/

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