Dr Niels van Pelt

Dr. Niels Van Pelt brings a blend of expertise in cardiac imaging and general cardiology to the table. Kickstarting his medical journey with an MBChB from Auckland University, Niels further honed his skills in cardiac imaging at the esteemed Erasmus University Thorax Center in the Netherlands. His professional journey continued in New Zealand, serving as a Cardiologist at Middlemore Hospital until 2022, before transitioning to Auckland City Hospital. He also practices in private at Ascot Cardiology.

His leadership roles have included previous Chair of the Cardiac Imaging working group for the CSANZ (NZ) and a past member of the Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in CTCA. He supervises trainees in Cardiology including the Echo/CT Imaging fellow at Auckland City Hospital.

With a keen focus on cardiac CT and echocardiography, Niels has co-authored over 40 papers in peer-reviewed journals, echoing his in-depth understanding and contributions to the field. As an educator, he believes in the power of example, often delving into the clinical aspects of CTCA cases during his teachings. When the stethoscope comes off, Niels enjoys a good run, a round of golf, casting a fishing line, or unwinding with a movie.