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