What We Do
At Advara HeartCare, we provide a comprehensive cardiac service including consultations, non-invasive heart tests, and procedures. We have a team of over 100 highly trained sub-specialised Cardiologists across over 65 locations throughout Australia. Patients are at the heart of all we do, and we are able to provide an exceptional patient experience through continuity of care, and access to services when and where needed.
Heart Tests
Heart tests, also referred to as diagnostic or non-invasive cardiac tests, are used to diagnose a variety of conditions of your heart. Depending on the test, we may be looking at the structure or electrical conduction of your heart, at rest or under stress.
Consultations
A consultation is a face-to-face appointment with your Cardiologist. Depending on the type of appointment, this may either be an initial appointment to discuss your condition or symptoms and identify next steps, or to provide you with results and discuss a management plan.
Remote Monitoring
By combining technology with world-class patient care and experience, we can monitor your heart no matter where you are. Through our remote monitoring service, we are able to provide peace of mind that your heart is being monitored, even when you’re not seeing a cardiologist in person.
What can I do to look after my heart?
There are several things you can do to take proactive steps to look after your heart. Click here to read more about how you can keep your heart healthy.
Do I need a GP referral to make an appointment?
Yes. To make an appointment for a test, you will require a referral from your GP or specialist.
What’s the referral process?
If you are experiencing symptoms or concerned about your heart health, you will need to first make an appointment to visit your GP. Your GP will assess your symptoms and recommend the appropriate tests. If your GP refers you for a cardiac test, you can phone your nearest Advara HeartCare centre to make an appointment. The team may request that you provide a copy of your referral in advance, or that you simply bring it on the day.
Note: if you are experiencing chest pain, feeling unwell or have any other symptoms that are concerning you, please call 000.
What do I need for a heart test?
To have a heart test at Advara HeartCare, you will need a referral from your doctor or specialist. Depending on the type of test you have been referred for, there may be minimal preparation, or no preparation required at all.
What do I need to do to prepare for my heart test?
Information on how to prepare for your test can be found by clicking on the test you are booked in for here.
How can I get in touch with my doctor?
The best way to get in touch with your doctor is to contact your treating clinic.
Managing booking/appointments
How do I make an appointment?
To make an appointment, please contact the centre listed on your referral, or click here to find the closest centre to you.
How can I make changes to an existing appointment?
To adjust an existing appointment, contact the admin team at the location your booking is at. Click here for a list of locations.
Can I make an appointment online?
Currently we do not have online bookings available. Please click here to find the contact details for your nearest centre.
How quickly can I access an appointment for a test?
Appointment times for testing vary across our centres. We are usually able to accommodate appointments in one of our locations within two weeks, however this may not be in the location closest to you. For a full list of locations, click here.
Opening Hours
What are your opening hours?
Our opening hours are typically 8:30am-5pm, however some clinics may offer after hour/weekend clinics. To find out the hours of the clinic closest to you, click here to find a location.
Telehealth availability
Do you have telehealth available?
Telehealth may be available for consultations depending on the nature of the request and the treating doctor. Testing needs to be undertaken physically at one of our clinics.
Costs & Billing
Do you offer bulk-billing?
Our practices are private billing practices, however we do have pensioner and hardship rates available where appropriate.
How much will an appointment cost?
Costs are dependent on the type of service you are looking to book, or already booked for. The best way to find out is to contact your closest centre, or the centre where you currently have a booking.
Will I get a rebate through Medicare?
Yes – provided the test you are undergoing is covered by Medicare, and you have an up to date referral that meets MBS criteria, you will receive a rebate from Medicare.
Please note that not all tests are covered by Medicare.
Doctors requesting patient’s studies/results
How can I access my patient's results?
Results will be sent back to the referring practitioner. If results have not been received in a timely manner, please contact your local centre.