Dr. Calvin Hsieh

Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Southern Sydney and Wollongong areas

Dr. Calvin Hsieh is an esteemed cardiologist and electrophysiologist who provides exceptional cardiac care to patients in Southern Sydney and Wollongong. What sets Dr. Hsieh apart is his unwavering commitment to putting his patients first.

My approach is to marry the most comprehensive and state-of-the art technologies and techniques, with a language easy for patients to understand very complex medical concepts

Dr. Hsieh's dedication to patient comfort and safety is evident in every aspect of his practice. He is constantly refining procedures to ensure the highest levels of comfort and safety for his patients. As a simple example, he has implemented techniques to administer local anaesthesia that minimise discomfort during procedures.

Furthermore, Dr. Hsieh is committed to the patients radiation safety, an often overlooked part of cardiac procedures. He offers one of the lowest possible radiation doses during electrophysiological procedures, without compromising the safety of the patient.


Dr. Hsieh understands that the medical concepts related to the heart can be complex and difficult to understand. As such, he strives to communicate in a language that is easy for his patients to understand.

With Dr. Hsieh, you can expect the highest quality cardiac care tailored to your unique needs, delivered with compassion and expertise. If you're looking for state-of-the-art cardiac electrophysiology services that put your comfort and safety first, choose Dr. Hsieh.

About Dr. Calvin Hsieh

  • Dr. Calvin Hsieh is a highly qualified and experienced cardiologist with an impressive academic and professional background. He graduated from the University of New South Wales with honours before completing his post-graduate training at the cardiac unit at Westmead Hospital in NSW. Under the mentorship of Prof David Ross, a pioneer in electrophysiology in Australia, Dr. Hsieh gained valuable experience in cardiac electrophysiology.

    Dr. Hsieh went on to complete further training in electrophysiology at the Freeman Hospital in the UK, a quaternary referral centre for complex arrhythmia treatment. During this time, he was exposed to the latest technologies and techniques that were beyond what was available in Australia.

    Dr. Hsieh's passion for electrophysiology extends beyond patient care. He is committed to educating other doctors in clinical electrophysiology and is an international proctor for some specialised procedures. With his extensive knowledge and expertise, Dr. Hsieh is a leader in his field and is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to his patients.

  • Dr. Hsieh's commitment to innovation and research has been a driving force in his career. Following his post-graduate training, he dedicated years to investigating the development of, and potential prevention of dangerous ventricular arrhythmias following heart attacks.

    His groundbreaking research earned him the prestigious Ralph Reader Prize, the highest research prize in cardiology in Australia and New Zealand.

    Today, Dr. Hsieh continues to push the boundaries of electrophysiology. He has been named an inventor for a patent related to the field, further cementing his reputation as a leader in the industry. Dr. Hsieh also serves as the Medical Director for CathRx, the only Australian R&D company dedicated to electrophysiology. CathRx is committed to reducing the environmental impact of electrophysiology and has introduced re-usable catheters to achieve this goal.

    With his extensive research background and dedication to innovation, Dr. Hsieh is at the forefront of the latest advancements in electrophysiology. Choose him as your provider for expert care that incorporates the latest technologies and techniques.

  • Dr. Hsieh is a highly skilled specialist in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, with a particular focus on complex ablations. He is recognised as an expert in leadless, and site-specific or conduction system pacing, and has extensive experience in implanting defibrillators, including subcutaneous extra-cardiac defibrillators. Additionally, Dr. Hsieh is an authority in left atrial appendage closure, a cutting-edge aspect of cardiology that can reduce or even eliminate the need for anticoagulants in some cardiac patients.

    Dr. Hsieh has established the electrophysiological services at Hurstville Private Hospital, which has quickly become one of the leading electrophysiological centres in the state. Patients have access to the latest electrophysiological technologies, and new technologies are often introduced here before they are available at many other centres throughout Australia.

    Furthermore, Dr. Hsieh has expanded the arrhythmia service at St George Public Hospital to include complex arrhythmia treatment.

    With his commitment to delivering exceptional care, Dr. Hsieh practices at Hurstville Heart Centre at Hurstville Private, and The Cardiac Centre NSW in Wollongong.

    With his extensive experience and dedication to delivering exceptional care, you can trust Dr. Hsieh to provide you with the best possible outcomes for your cardiac health.

Patient Testimonials

  • "I wanted to thank you for the amazing care that you and your staff provided during my husbands operation"

  • "Thank you Dr Calvin for the time and care to answer my questions in such a professional and caring manner. Also my thanks to the nursing staff for taking care of me in such a professional and caring manner"

  • "We both realised how hard you tried to help JJ stay as well as possible and to give him a good quality of life. That job got harder and harder you you, but you never gave up"

At Dr. Calvin Hsieh's practice, patients can expect to receive personalised care and advanced treatment options for their arrhythmias. If you are experiencing symptoms of an arrhythmia or have been diagnosed with an arrhythmia, don't hesitate to schedule an appointment with Dr. Calvin Hsieh today.