Cardiology

HOW TO ACCESS THIS CLINIC

Referral from your GP

You need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service. Your doctor will fax your referral letter to us.  Alternatively you can forward your referral via

Fax:        03 5143 8886

Email:   PatientServicesReception@cghs.com.au

Once we receive it, we will contact you to arrange your appointment.

WHAT TO BRING

Every time you come

  • Medicare card
  • Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
  • Cardiology test results or reports
  • Medicines you need to take while you are here
  • List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
  • Glasses, hearing aid, walking frame

For a clinic appointment

  • Your appointment letter
  • Any special items listed on your letter
  • TAC or Workcover claim number (if relevant)
  • CASA or VicRoads forms

SERVICES AVAILABLE

Cardiology services include ECG, Holtor Monitors, Blood Pressure Monitors, Stress Testing, Pacemaker Clinics. Cardiology is a Medicare Benefit claimed service.

Clinic Appointment duration Day Time
ECG 10 Minutes Mon-Fri Any
Holtor Monitor 30 Minutes Mon-Thu Any
BP Monitor 30 Minutes Mon-Thu
Stress Custom per clinician
Pacemaker Custom per clinician Any

OTHER CARDIOLOGY SERVICES 

  • CT Coronary Angiography
  • Echocardiogram

For these appointments please contact our Medical Imaging Department on 03 5143 8620.

CLINIC CONSULTANTS

  • Dr Minz Cheah
  • Dr Ian Matthews – Pacemaker clinic consultant

 

GENERAL CARDIOLOGIST CONSULTATIONS

Please send referrals to gpcorrespondence@cghs.com.au where they will be triaged and patients will be contacted for appointments.

 

CONTACT US

Phone:  5143 8145

Fax: 5143 8886

Email: PatientServicesReception@cghs.com.au

 

OPENING HOURS

Monday – Thursday 8:50am-4:00pm

Friday 8:50am-3.30pm

COMMUNITY PORTAL

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