Advara HeartCare - Cardiologist Melbourne
Access specialist heart care through Advara HeartCare’s network of cardiologists, consulting clinics and cardiac testing services across Melbourne.
Search by doctor, clinic location or service to find a suitable pathway for your referral, appointment or ongoing cardiac care.
Dr Rahul Samanta
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
A/Prof David Eccleston
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Fellow of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
A/Prof Gareth Wynn
Fellow of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society
Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
Member of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom
A/Prof Jalal Zamani
A/Prof Jaya Chandrasekhar
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
A/Prof Paul Calafiore
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Member of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
A/Prof Zahra Alizadeh Sani
A/Prof. Piyush Srivastava
Fellow of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Fellow of the American Heart Association
Dr Abdolali Zolghadrasli
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Dr Ahmad Zakariyya
Fellow of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh)
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (UK)
Dr Ali Safaa
Fellow of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
Dr Barveen Abu Baker
Member of the Royal College of Physicians (United Kingdom)
Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS)
Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS)
Browse Melbourne Cardiology Clinics
Advara HeartCare cardiologists consult across Melbourne, giving patients access to specialist care in the inner city, northern, eastern and south-eastern suburbs.
The Melbourne network includes community-based cardiology clinics as well as consulting locations within private hospitals and medical precincts. The most appropriate centre may depend on where your cardiologist consults, the service requested in your referral and whether testing or procedural care is required.
Some cardiologists work across several Melbourne clinics, while specific tests or procedures are available only at selected locations. Patients and referrers can review the broader Victorian cardiology centre network when deciding which location is most suitable.
Balwyn
(enter via Mangan St)
Berwick
Bundoora
Doncaster East
Epping
Heidelberg
Knox
Lilydale
Mulgrave
Parkville
Richmond
Ringwood
Cardiology Services In Melbourne
Cardiology care may involve consultation, diagnostic testing, monitoring or treatment depending on your symptoms, referral reason and individual clinical needs.
Remote Holter and Echo Service
Consultations
Dobutamine Stress Echo
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Holter Monitoring
CTCA
Calcium Score
Stress ECG
ECG
Service availability varies between Melbourne clinics. Some centres focus on consultations and non-invasive testing, while others provide access to cardiac imaging, heart rhythm services, implanted device management or hospital-based procedural care.
Your cardiologist will advise which service is appropriate after reviewing your referral, symptoms, medical history, medications and previous investigations. Patients who are beginning with specialist assessment can learn more about what may occur during a cardiology consultation.
Your doctor may recommend further tests to better understand your heart health. An ECG assesses the heart’s electrical activity, while an echocardiogram provides information about heart structure and function. Holter monitoring may be useful when rhythm symptoms occur intermittently, and stress testing can assess how the heart responds to increased workload.
Other investigations, such as cardiac CT or invasive cardiac procedures, may be considered when clinically appropriate. These services are not required for every patient and may be available only at particular centres.
When To See A Melbourne Heart Specialist
A GP or medical specialist may refer you to a heart specialist in Melbourne when symptoms, cardiovascular risk factors or previous test findings require further assessment.
Common reasons for referral may include chest discomfort, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, fainting, an irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, a heart murmur or reduced exercise tolerance.
Some patients may be referred after an abnormal ECG, echocardiogram or another cardiac test. Others require ongoing specialist review for coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, valve disease or an implanted cardiac device.
A referral does not necessarily mean that a cardiovascular condition has already been confirmed. Specialist assessment may be requested to clarify the cause of symptoms, interpret an earlier finding or determine whether another investigation is clinically appropriate.
Your GP can provide relevant medical history, medications and previous results as part of the referral. This information helps the cardiologist understand what has already been assessed and what may need further investigation.
Patients should not wait for a routine cardiology appointment if symptoms become severe or rapidly worsen. Call 000 for severe chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, stroke-like symptoms or other medical emergencies.
Built For Patients And Referrers
For patients, this page brings Melbourne cardiologist profiles, consulting locations and available cardiac services into one place. It can help make the next step clearer after a referral by showing where doctors consult and which clinics may provide the services required.
Patients can search according to clinic location, doctor or service rather than needing to identify the exact type of cardiologist on their own. The clinical information in the referral can help guide the receiving centre towards an appropriate starting point.
For GPs and other healthcare professionals, the directory provides a practical way to identify cardiologists consulting across Melbourne and understand which centres may support a patient’s assessment, testing or ongoing care.
A detailed referral can help with appointment allocation, particularly when the patient has a specific symptom pattern, previous abnormal findings or a condition that may benefit from a cardiologist with a particular clinical interest.
Reports from cardiology consultations and cardiac testing are generally returned to the referring healthcare professional. This supports communication between the cardiologist and the patient’s regular doctor, helping inform follow-up and ongoing management.
How To Compare Your Options
The most suitable cardiologist depends on the reason for referral, the type of assessment required, the doctor’s clinical interests, clinic availability and the patient’s individual health circumstances.
For example, a patient referred because of recurring palpitations may require a different type of assessment from someone who needs cardiac imaging, review of coronary artery disease or ongoing management of heart failure.
Choosing a cardiologist in a convenient location can make it easier to attend appointments, tests and follow-up care. However, the nearest centre may not always provide the particular service or cardiologist required for the referral.
Someone considering a cardiology clinic in Melbourne may also need to compare whether diagnostic testing is available at the same centre, whether the cardiologist consults there regularly and whether a hospital-based setting is required for part of their care.
Melbourne locations such as Balwyn, Doncaster East, Ringwood and Lilydale support patients in the eastern suburbs, while Bundoora, Heidelberg, Greenvale and Epping provide options across Melbourne’s north and north-east. Berwick and Mulgrave support access in the south-east, with Parkville and Richmond providing inner-Melbourne consulting locations.
The right clinic for you will depend on both its location and the care you need. Your GP can help determine the clinical requirements for your referral, while the clinic can confirm which cardiologists are available and whether the service you need is offered at that location.
Why Choose Advara HeartCare
- Melbourne Cardiology Access – Access cardiologists through a broad network of clinics across Melbourne’s inner, northern, eastern and south-eastern suburbs.
- Different Areas Of Cardiology – The Melbourne network includes cardiologists providing care across general cardiology, cardiac imaging, heart rhythm management, coronary artery disease, heart failure and interventional cardiology.
- Consultation And Testing Pathways – Patients can access specialist consultations and a range of cardiac tests, monitoring services and procedures according to their referral and clinical requirements.
- Coordinated Cardiac Care – Care is supported by communication between GPs, cardiologists, diagnostic teams and procedural services where clinically appropriate.
Send us an enquiry and our team will help connect you with the right cardiologist for your situation.
Access our referral portal, download referral forms, or contact your local Advara HeartCare centre directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our services, appointments, and billing.
Do I Need A Referral To See A Cardiologist?
A referral from your GP or another medical specialist is usually recommended. It gives your cardiologist information about your symptoms, medical history, medications, previous investigations and reason for assessment.
Can I Search By Melbourne Clinic Location?
Yes. You can search or filter by doctor, clinic location or service to identify cardiologists consulting across Melbourne. Some cardiologists work at several Advara HeartCare centres.
Are The Same Cardiac Services Available At Every Melbourne Clinic?
No. Services vary between locations. Some centres provide consultations and non-invasive testing, while selected clinics also provide cardiac imaging, rhythm services, device management or procedural care. The clinic can confirm availability when your appointment is arranged.
What Is The Difference Between A Cardiologist, Heart Doctor And Heart Specialist?
The terms heart doctor and heart specialist are commonly used when referring to a cardiologist. A cardiologist is a medical specialist who assesses, diagnoses and manages conditions involving the heart and cardiovascular system.
Can My GP Refer Me To A Clinic Instead Of A Particular Cardiologist?
Depending on the referral and clinic requirements, a referral may identify a specific doctor or be directed to a cardiology practice. The receiving centre can advise whether the referral contains the information required to arrange an appropriate appointment.
Can Heart Tests Be Arranged After My Consultation?
Yes, where clinically appropriate. Your cardiologist may recommend an ECG, echocardiogram, stress test, Holter monitor, blood pressure monitor, cardiac imaging or another investigation depending on your symptoms, history and previous results.
What If I Am Looking For The Closest Cardiologist To Me In Melbourne?
You can compare Advara HeartCare locations across Melbourne to find a cardiologist near you. The most suitable clinic will also depend on where the relevant cardiologist consults and whether the services required for your referral are available at that location.
Can GPs Refer Patients To Advara HeartCare?
Yes. GPs and other healthcare professionals can refer patients for cardiology consultation, cardiac testing or specialist review. Referral information helps the receiving team understand the clinical concern and plan the appropriate next step.