Hawke's Bay Cardiology

Our Services

At Hawke’s Bay Cardiology, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible, and innovative cardiology care. Our services span the full spectrum of cardiovascular health — from early diagnosis and prevention to advanced treatment and long-term management.

Consultations

Comprehensive cardiovascular consultations
Diagnostic testing (e.g., echocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitoring)
Management of chronic cardiovascular diseases

Imaging

Stress echocardiography,
Transoesophageal echocardiography
CT and MRI

Interventions

Pacemaker and implantable defibrillators
Cardioversions
Referrals and close links with other public and private providers for cardiac interventions; percutaneous coronary intervention (stents), electrophysiology and valvular interventions
Referrals for cardiac surgery

About Us

Vision Statement

To be a leading provider of innovative, accessible, and quality cardiology services, empowering patients to lead healthier lives through prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Cardiologists

Dr Libby Curtis
Heart Failure, Cardiac Devices and Cardiac Imaging Specialist

Libby Curtis is a cardiologist specializing in heart failure management, cardiac imaging, and device management based in Hawkes Bay working at the Hawkes Bay Hospital. She completed her cardiology training in Auckland, including advanced fellowships in heart failure, cardiac transplantation, and device management. Internationally, she gained expertise in echocardiography and interventional imaging during a fellowship in Rennes, France, under Professor Erwan Donal and supported by the Heart Foundation Benjamin Grant.

Dr. Curtis is a published researcher with a focus on advanced imaging techniques and cardiac sarcoidosis and has presented her work at major global conferences. A passionate educator, she has held teaching roles at the University of Auckland and continues to mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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HAWKE'S BAY

Cardiology