Sally L. Dunwoodie

Cardiologist

Female📍 Sydney

About of Sally L. Dunwoodie

Sally L. Dunwoodie is a Cardiologist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. She works with people who need heart care that goes beyond the usual check-up. Some conditions are straightforward, but others are rare and can be hard to explain or even spot early on. In many cases, the focus is on making sure symptoms are taken seriously and that care feels steady and clear.


Her cardiology work covers both major and ongoing heart issues. This includes congenital heart disease (CHD), where people are born with heart structure problems, and conditions like ventricular septal defects and transposition of the great arteries. She also looks after people with problems such as patent foramen ovale and Ebstein’s anomaly. These situations can affect how blood moves through the heart, and they often need close follow-up over time.


Sally L. Dunwoodie also cares for less common heart and vessel conditions. One example is Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), which can happen suddenly and may require urgent assessment and treatment planning. She also works with fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), a condition that can affect blood vessels, and congenital coronary artery malformations, where the coronary arteries develop differently.


At times, her work connects with wider health concerns, because some heart conditions come as part of bigger medical pictures. For instance, she may be involved when there are related conditions such as Townes-Brocks Syndrome, VACTERL association, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and aortopulmonary window. There are also other syndromes and structural issues listed for her clinical care. In cases like these, it can help to have someone who understands the heart side of things, and who can coordinate thinking with the rest of the care team.


Research and clinical trials are not listed here in detail, and there aren’t specific trial names shown. Still, the aim stays the same: calm, practical cardiology care for people with complex heart conditions. If you’re looking for a cardiologist in Sydney who spends time on both common and unusual heart problems, that’s the kind of care Sally L. Dunwoodie provides.

Services & Conditions Treated

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)Cerebral HypoxiaCongenital Heart Disease (CHD)Spondylocostal DysostosisTownes-Brocks SyndromeVACTERL AssociationAortopulmonary WindowCongenital Coronary Artery MalformationDiaphragmatic HerniaDuane-Radial Ray SyndromeEbstein's AnomalyEsophageal AtresiaFibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil SyndromeIsolated Duane Retraction SyndromeMyhre SyndromePatent Foramen OvaleScoliosisTransposition of the Great ArteriesVentricular Septal Defects

Publications

1 total

Impaired yolk sac NAD metabolism disrupts murine embryogenesis with relevance to human birth defects.

eLife • March 06, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Sally L. Dunwoodie offer?
Dr Dunwoodie provides treatment and care related to a range of congenital and heart conditions, including disorders such as Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Congenital Heart Disease, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Aortopulmonary Window, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Ebstein's Anomaly, Esophageal Atresia, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Ventricular Septal Defects, among others.
Which conditions does she treat?
She treats a variety of heart and congenital conditions, including Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Scoliosis-related cardiovascular issues, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Ebstein's Anomaly, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and other listed congenital cardiovascular conditions.
Where is Dr Dunwoodie based?
She practices in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Is Dr Dunwoodie focused on congenital heart problems?
Yes. Her listed services and conditions include a strong focus on congenital heart conditions and related vascular and developmental issues.
What are some examples of conditions she works with?
Examples include Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ventricular Septal Defects, and other congenital or vascular conditions in the provided list.
Does she handle complex or rare cardiovascular conditions?
Based on the services listed, she works with a range of complex and rare cardiovascular and congenital conditions, including conditions like FMD (Fibromuscular Dysplasia) and various congenital anomalies.