Dr Udaya Ponangi

Dr Udaya Prashant Ponangi is a Consultant Cardiologist, currently serving as the Director of Pulse Cardiac Care in Pimlico and a Senior Medical Officer and Staff Specialist in Cardiology at Townsville Hospital. He also serves as a Visiting Medical Officer and Cardiologist at Mater Hospital, Pimlico, and holds a position as a Senior Lecturer at James Cook University (JCU). 

Dr Ponangi's career, spanning over 28 years, has been marked by a commitment to excellence in cardiology. He has performed over 10,000 coronary intervention procedures, each contributing to the improved health and well-being of his patients. His work in renowned, high-volume centres both overseas and in Australia has consistently yielded excellent outcomes. Recognised as one of the Top 3 Cardiologists in Townsville, Queensland, Dr Ponangi has been selected based on a rigorous 50-Point Inspection for providing consistent, high-quality services.

His extensive training includes two years of Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, an Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Fellowship at Fiona Stanley Hospital, and an Imaging Fellowship at Mount Hospitals in Perth before relocating permanently to Townsville. Dr Ponangi’s nearly 20-year focus on cardiology has deepened his understanding of complex heart conditions and led to the development of innovative techniques for treating heart disease. 

Notably, he pioneered unique techniques for preventing no-reflow in patients undergoing primary angioplasty with a high thrombus burden. He has shared his extensive knowledge in a review article on the use of coronary guide catheters and authored the book "Evaluation of Unexplained Syncope." His contributions to the field also include numerous articles and papers published in reputable journals and involvement in several international multi-centred clinical trials.

Dr Ponangi’s dedication to continuous learning, innovation, and patient care has made him a highly respected figure in the field of cardiology, both in Australia and internationally.