Dr Ajita Kanthan is a s a leading heart specialist in Sydney. Best known for his innovative work in radiation-free transvenous pacemaker implants and radiation-free cardiac ablations, Dr Kanthan’s commitment to improving patient well being both during surgeries and with aftercare has earned him a reputation for excellence. 

Dr Kanthan completed his undergraduate medical training at the University of Sydney in 2000 and his physicians training at Westmead Hospital in 2008 where he specialised in adult cardiology. He was awarded his PhD in Medicine from the University of Sydney in 2013.  Since his initial series of studies, Dr Kanthan has also undertaken further cardiac subspecialty training in Italy under the supervision of Professor Silvia Priori at the Molecular Cardiology and Electrophysiology Laboratories, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri and at Monash HEART in Melbourne.

Dr Ajita Kanthan is probably best-known for his pioneering work in the use of radiation-free procedural techniques. Having performed the first radiation-free transvenous pacemaker implant in Australia. Dr Kanthan also performed the first radiation-free cardiac ablations of both supraventricular and ventricular rhythm disorders in Sydney.

Dr Kanthan’s work represents a significant breakthrough in terms of patient and staff safety with the majority of procedures previously exposing patients up to the same level of radiation as 500 chest x-rays. By performing the procedure without radiation, this surgery can help reduce risk to the patient both in the moment and afterwards.

Dr Kanthan is also internationally admired and recognised for his work; he serves as both a domestic and international trainer for device implantation and electrophysiology. He also advocates at both the national and international level to encourage the increased uptake of radiation-free procedural techniques.

Working across multiple locations for consulting and undertaking a number of teaching commitments at Western Sydney University, Dr Kanthan is heavily in demand — but most importantly, always working to ensure that patients receive the care they need.

Special Interests:

• Atrial fibrillation
• Supraventricular tachycardia
• Ventricular tachycardia
• Loop recorders Leadless & traditional pacemakers
• Subcutaneous & traditional defibrillators
• Bi-Ventricular re-synchronisation devices