Dr Patrick Pender is an interventional cardiologist based in Sydney, Australia, with appointments at Liverpool Hospital. He is currently undertaking a PhD at the Westmead Applied Research Centre, University of Sydney under the supervision of Associate Professor Sarah Zaman, focusing on spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD).

Current Roles - Head of Coronary Intervention - Macquarie University Hospital Staff Specialist (Interventional Cardiology) - Concord Hospital Specialist Expertise Dr Ada is recognised as an expert in complex coronary stenting procedures, including challenging cases, patients turned down from bypass (CABG) and chronically occluded vessels (CTO). He has particular expertise in precise, personalised stent insertion using intravascular imaging (IVUS and OCT), and is considered one of Australia’s leading authorities in this field. Academic and Teaching Roles In addition to clinical practice, Dr Ada is actively involved in teaching and research. He lectures to cardiologists both locally and internationally, with teaching focused on complex PCI, microvascular dysfunction, and advanced intracoronary imaging techniques. Expert Witness - Dr Ada has an interest in medicolegal work and provides expert witness statements for general and interventional cardiology matters for multiple firms. Clinical Philosophy - Dr Ada is passionate about preventing cardiovascular disease and providing patients with personalised, evidence-based care that balances innovation with safety. Training and Education - Born in Sydney, Dr Cuneyt Ada completed a Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Sydney. He undertook his basic physician training at Concord Hospital, followed by advanced cardiology training at Westmead Hospital. Dr Ada went on to complete a PhD in coronary physiology at Concord Hospital (University of Sydney) and later undertook an overseas fellowship in Complex Coronary Intervention with Professor Scott Harding in Wellington, New Zealand