Victoria Heart

Christmas / New Year Closure

Victoria Heart will be closed from 5:00pm on Thursday 23rd December and will
re-open at 8:00am on Tuesday 4th January.

NEW - Online Bookings for Cardiac Diagnostic Tests

We now offer online bookings for cardiac diagnostic tests (inc. Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, ECG, and 24 hour Holter & Blood Pressure Monitors) via HotDoc - please follow this link.

Online Bookings

COVID-19 - 13th December Update

Wearing a mask remains a mandatory requirement when attending Victoria Heart.

Ensuring your safety and wellbeing while attending Victoria Heart is our main priority.

We are strictly enforcing strategies to minimise risks to both our patients and staff, including
the use of masks by all our staff.

Furthermore, all our medical and reception staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

*** Please DO NOT attend our clinic if YOU or your HOUSEHOLD CONTACTS are experiencing fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or other flu-like symptoms. ***

If you satisfy the above criteria, please contact us on 9510 9020 to either reschedule your appointment or arrange a Telehealth consultation.

For those patients who attend our clinic, please limit the number of accompanying persons to only 1 person.

Welcome Dr Caitlin Cheshire

Victoria Heart is delighted to welcome Dr Caitlin Cheshire. Caitlin is a General Cardiologist with Fellowship training in heart failure (Cambridge University, UK) and echocardiography (The Alfred). She consults at our Windsor clinic.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine & The Heart - Our Thoughts

Read our latest thoughts about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, including whether you are safe to receive this vaccine given your heart condition and the side-effects to look out for after your vaccination.

Also, read the Cardiac Society of Australia & New Zealand's guidance about the rare heart complications associated with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

A/Prof Arthur Nasis in the "Greek Herald" for Heart Week

Read about A/Prof Arthur Nasis' advice about recognising the symptoms of a heart attack, and his thoughts about the latest research about dietary approaches to reducing cardiovascular risk.

Dr Andris Ellims On "House Of Wellness" For REDFEB

New MBS Requirements for Cardiac Test Rebates

On 1st August 2020, the Federal Government is implementing changes to cardiac diagnostic services which may influence your ability to receive rebatable cardiac investigations.

Victoria Heart is working closely with our referrers to update them of these important changes.

Welcome Dr Jessica O'Brien

Victoria Heart is delighted to welcome our new Cardiologist, Dr Jessica O'Brien. Jessica is a General Cardiologist with Fellowship training in echocardiography, cardiac CT & cardiac MRI (The Alfred). She consults at our Windsor clinic.

Sam Wood Visits Victoria Heart

Watch Sam Wood (The Bachelor) complete a stress echocardiogram under the supervision of Dr Andris Ellims.

Dr Monique Watts on ABC Melbourne Radio (February 2019)

Listen to Dr Monique Watts' radio segment with Libby Gorr - her topic "Women's vs Men's Hearts"

Dr Monique Watts on ABC Melbourne Radio (February 2018)

Listen to Dr Monique Watts' radio segment with Libbi Gorr as she discusses "matters of the heart".

Our New Regional Clinic in Charlton

Dr Monique Watts has opened Victoria Heart's first regional clinic in Charlton, 245 km northwest of Melbourne. Bookings for her clinic can be made by phone, fax or email.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Clinic

Dr Andris Ellims is the Director of the HCM Clinic @ The Alfred, Victoria's only dedicated clinic for HCM.
Andris provides a comprehensive service for the management of patients with HCM and their families.
Referrals can be faxed to either Victoria Heart (9923 6627) or The Alfred Hospital (9076 2461).