Our People

Our cardiologists, Dr Stephan Foy and Dr Challon Murdock, have a long association of collaboration and collegial support. Each has gained a respected reputation for their excellence in providing high quality, personalised cardiac care. They are recognised for their leadership in the development of cardiac services for the Geelong community.

Stephan and Challon provide specialist care in general adult cardiology with an emphasis on the management of coronary artery disease, cardiac rhythm disorders, and cardiac device implantation.

 

Dr Stephan G Foy

MB ChB MD (Otago) FRACP FCSANZ

A graduate of University of Otago, Stephan gained his post-graduate Doctor of Medicine by research work at The Princess Margaret Hospital, Christchurch, NZ.

After completing his Interventional Fellowship (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions) at Royal Perth Hospital, WA, Stephan was appointed as Consultant Cardiologist at Launceston General Hospital, Tasmania.

Stephan’s expertise in invasive cardiac techniques led him to establish the invasive cardiac services at Launceston General Hospital. He implemented the hospital’s cardiac catheterisation and permanent pacemaker implantation services.

Stephan had a leading role in the development and implementation of the Cardiac Services at St John of God Hospital, Geelong. He has been a key advisor to the hospital’s Cardiac Catheterisation and Intererventional Cardiology programmes and Cardiac Care Unit.

Areas of Special Expertise

  • Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Cardiac Catheterisation
  • Permanent Pacemaker Implantation

Areas of Additional Interest

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Valvular Heart Disease

Professional & Academic Affiliations

  • Fellow Royal Australasian College of Physicians
  • Fellow Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
  • Accreditation St John of God Hospitals, Geelong & Ballarat