A/Prof Tom Ford
Interventional Cardiologist
Dr Adam Bland
Imaging Cardiologist
Your Health,
Your Life,
Your Goals
We are passionate about heart health and wellness. Our goal is to support you to live your life to the fullest.
We feel privileged be part of the community and love being based on the Central Coast. We are proud to deliver leading specialist cardiology care locally.
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Central Heart is a specialist Cardiology practice providing advanced diagnostic tools and treatment for patients based on the Central Coast. Visit the Our Services page to learn more about what we offer.
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Meet A/Prof Tom Ford
Tom is a patient-centred Interventional Cardiologist living on the Central Coast of NSW. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and attended the University of Dundee graduating aged 22 with MBChB (Hons) receiving the University Medal (Captain WA Low Prize and Medal 2007).
Meet Dr Adam Bland
Dr. Adam Bland is an Imaging Cardiologist, known for his kind, attentive approach and natural ability to connect with patients. Dr. Bland’s path into medicine began with a former career in physiotherapy, where his passion for diagnostics and problem-solving led him to pursue a broader role in healthcare.
Latest News
Facing a Heart Valve Procedure at 80 and 85: Two Central Coast Stories
Aortic stenosis is one of the most common heart valve conditions we treat at Central Heart, and its prevalence increases significantly with age. It occurs when the aortic valve (the heart's main outflow valve) narrows and stiffens over time due to a calcium build-up,...
Healthy heart habits for winter
As we move into the middle of winter, you may have found yourself naturally spending more time indoors, moving a little less, or opting for heartier meals. While these changes are expected, it’s important to recognise the specific health risks the colder months bring,...
Welcoming Dr. Jennifer Barraclough to the team
At Central Heart, we’re continuously expanding our services to ensure we deliver the highest standard of cardiac care to the Central Coast community. As part of this commitment, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Barraclough to our clinical team and announce that...
“Tom’s ability to put patients, who are often anxious, at ease and his ability to really listen and his kind professional manner are his real strengths.”
“We are very appreciative for Dr Ford's professionalism and experience. We understood the complexity of the procedure required; Dr Ford is a highly competent and skilled cardiologist.”
“Everything was fantastic, wonderful, informative and very very positively helpful. I couldn’t be more happy with the whole experience and the positive outcome. He is top of his field and also has an excellent bed side banner. I felt relaxed, confident and important.”
“Very professional and informative excellent service and caring terrific specialist in his field again absolutely excellent.”