Stephen G. Worthley is a cardiologist based on North Terrace in Adelaide, SA. He works with people who have heart problems, from long-term conditions that need steady care to sudden issues that can happen without much warning.
In many cases, his patients have problems with heart valves, including aortic regurgitation and aortic valve stenosis. He also looks after people who may need a procedure such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) or other valve treatments, depending on what’s going on and what the team recommends.
Stephen also helps manage coronary heart disease and the types of chest pain that go with it. That can include angina and stable angina, and it can also cover acute problems like heart attack (acute coronary syndrome). Treatments can include angioplasty, stents, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), especially when blood flow needs help quickly.
Heart rhythm and pumping issues are another big part of the work. This includes atrial fibrillation, heart block, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure. At times, care may involve procedures such as cardiac ablation, and in other situations a pacemaker may be needed to keep the heartbeat steady.
He treats common risk factors and related conditions too. Hypertension is often part of the story, and some patients also live with chronic kidney disease and obesity, which can affect heart health. Because heart conditions can raise the risk of stroke, he pays attention to the whole picture, not just one symptom.
Over time, Stephen’s role has been about practical, patient-focused cardiology—working through symptoms, tests, and treatment plans so people feel clearer about what’s happening. He supports care in the hospital and procedure setting as well, including decisions around when procedures are most helpful.
There may also be a research side to his work, including involvement with clinical trials where appropriate, so patients can benefit from care that stays up to date with current practice.
