About Us

About Core Cardiology

Core Cardiology has provided comprehensive cardiac care to the Canberra community since 2019. As a leading cardiology practice in Canberra, we combine clinical excellence with personalised patient care.

Our practice brings together three highly qualified cardiologists who trained at world-renowned institutions including Oxford University, King's College London, and St Thomas' Hospital, London. Each doctor maintains active positions at Canberra's major hospitals, strengthening our connections within the local medical community.

We work across Canberra's healthcare network, performing procedures at Calvary Bruce Private Hospital and National Capital Private Hospital. For patients without private health insurance, our specialists hold admitting rights at Canberra Hospital, making cardiac care accessible to all members of our community.

Our practice reflects the international standard of cardiac care. We maintain strong partnerships with referring doctors across the ACT, participating in collaborative care to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. Through our hospital appointments and research activities, we stay at the forefront of cardiology advances and bring this expertise to our daily practice.

Our History

Core Cardiology began its journey in 2019 when Dr Peter Scott and his wife (and business partner) Kasia Scott established Scott Cardiology at Calvary Bruce Private Hospital. As the practice grew and patient numbers increased, we relocated to our current premises in Macquarie to accommodate the expanding needs of our community.

In 2023, we underwent a transformation, renaming our practice to Core Cardiology. That same year, we welcomed Dr Nikhil Pal to our team, followed by Dr Dominika Budzbon. 

From our early days, we have built a comprehensive healthcare team including cardiac sonographers, specialist nurses, and administrative professionals. Each team member plays an integral role in delivering high-quality cardiac care.

We continue to advance cardiac care in Canberra through ongoing investment in:

  • Professional development and training
  • Modern cardiac diagnostic equipment
  • Our skilled healthcare team

This commitment to excellence shapes every aspect of our practice and the care we provide to our patients.

Our Core Cardiology Team

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Dr Peter Scott

MB BCh MRCP FARCP MD

Dr Scott is a highly experienced Interventional Cardiology Consultant and Director of Cardiology at the Canberra Hospital as well as the former Director of Cardiology at North Canberra Hospital.  He brings extensive experience in cardiac catheterisations and advanced cardiac procedures. He provides cardiac care and performs diagnostic cardiac tests at Core Cardiology and interventional procedures (angiograms, stenting) at the Canberra Hospital, National Capital Private Hospital and Calvary Bruce Private Hospital.
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Dr Nikhil Pal

MBBS, FRACP, MRCP (UK), DHPIL (Oxon)

Dr Pal is a Consultant Cardiologist at the Canberra Hospital with expertise in Transcutaneous Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). At Core Cardiology, he provides comprehensive cardiac care including diagnostic procedures and performs interventional procedures externally at the Canberra Hospital, Calvary Bruce Private Hospital and National Capital Private Hospital. He holds a permanent Staff Specialist position at Canberra Hospital
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Dr Dominika Budzbon

MD, PhD, FRCP (UK), FRACP

Dr Budzbon leads the heart failure and complex device implantation service at the Canberra Hospital, where she holds a position as Deputy Director of Cardiology. At Core Cardiology, she provides general cardiology care with a particular focus on heart failure management and cardiac device therapy. She brings extensive experience in complex cardiac device implantation to Canberra's cardiac services.
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Our Healthcare Team

Our specialists are supported by an experienced team of cardiac sonographers, specialist nurses, and administrative professionals. Each team member brings valuable expertise to provide comprehensive cardiac care.

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Our values

Integrity matters

We are transparent and honest. No hidden fees, no unnecessary tests, and no over-servicing. We communicate openly and prioritise our patients’ needs. We build relationships built on trust, confidence and respect.

The extra mile

From phone calls to arrivals, tests to procedures – We are attentive, considerate and compassionate in all interactions. We create a welcoming and accessible environment where patients feel comfortable and looked after. Going the extra mile is our natural state.

Better together

Our practice thrives when we work together. We support, trust and respect each other, knowing everyone plays an important part. We foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, harnessing our collective strengths and sharing in success together.

Lead the way

We are committed to excellence and dedicated to providing the highest standard of medical care to every patient. Intelligent, ambitious and service-driven – we strive to stay at the forefront of cardiology and be pioneers in patient care.

Our Practice

Core Cardiology is located in Macquarie, 20 minutes from the Canberra city centre and 5 minutes from the North Canberra Hospital. Our practice space combines diagnostic equipment and comfortable consulting rooms under one roof, making heart health assessments straightforward for our patients.

Our practice is home to:

  • A dedicated echocardiography room for cardiac imaging
  • Testing areas for ECGs and stress tests
  • Quiet, private consultation rooms
  • A welcoming reception area with comfortable seating
  • A wheelchair-accessible entrance

When patients need hospital care, we work directly with Calvary Bruce Private Hospital and National Capital Private Hospital. Our specialists also treat patients through Canberra Hospital, giving everyone access to the cardiac care they need whether or not they have private health insurance.

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Services

The varied expertise of our team and our in-house diagnostic equipment allow us to offer a wide range of services at Core Cardiology. Our service offering includes consultations, diagnostics and imaging, cardiac management and procedures. Please refer to our full list of services to see how we can help you.

Book an appointment today.

Please call or email our friendly staff to arrange a consultation or for further advice.

In case of a life-threatening medical emergency, please dial triple zero.

Location

U 76 / 119 Redfern St
(Cnr Redfern and Bindubi St)
Macquarie ACT 2614

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