Sports Cardiologist in Newcastle
Dr Max Ray | Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Max Ray is a consultant cardiologist in Newcastle specialising in sports cardiology, cardiomyopathy, and cardiac imaging.
About Dr Max Ray
Dr Max Ray is a consultant cardiologist at Newcastle Adult & Paediatric Heart Centre. He trained at the University of Newcastle and completed advanced cardiology training at John Hunter Hospital, followed by fellowship training in cardiac imaging and heart failure.
He undertook a dedicated Sports Cardiology Fellowship at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and the National Centre for Sports Cardiology, and maintains ongoing professional links with these institutions. He also holds a public appointment at John Hunter Hospital.
Athletes & Referrals
Dr Ray provides cardiovascular assessment and care for athletes across all levels, from elite professionals to recreational athletes, and has experience working with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS), and professional sporting organisations such as the AFL and NRL.
He sees patients referred from across Newcastle, the Hunter Region, the Central Coast, and New South Wales, with appointments conducted via Newcastle Adult & Paediatric Heart Centre.
Clinical Interests
Sports cardiology
Cardiac imaging (echo, CT coronary angiography)
Arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy in athletes
Cardiac genetics
Heart failure
Conditions I Manage
Athlete heart assessment
Atrial fibrillation and arrhythmias in athletes
Cardiomyopathy and inherited heart disease
Coronary artery disease in active individuals
Exercise-related symptoms (palpitations, chest pain, syncope)
Cardiovascular risk assessment and imaging
Heart failure assessment and management
Newcastle, NSW
Serving patients from the Hunter Region, Central Coast and New South Wales