Specialties & Clinical Services
Specialist medical consultations, non-invasive cardiac diagnostic imaging, neurophysiological evaluations, and tailored chronic disease management.
Specialist Cardiology Consultations
Our consultant cardiologists conduct comprehensive assessments for symptoms including chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and hypertension. Each consultation involves a meticulous review of patient history, physical examination, electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, and formulation of an individualized diagnostic and treatment plan.
Common Clinical Indications:
- Suspected or established coronary artery disease
- Hypertension & hyperlipidaemia
- Palpitations and heart rhythm concerns
- Shortness of breath and fluid retention
- Pre-operative cardiac risk assessment
- Family history of early cardiovascular disease
Please bring your GP referral letter, a current list of all medications, Medicare and private health cards, and previous cardiac test results.
30 – 45 minutes
Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
An echocardiogram is a safe, painless, non-invasive ultrasound examination using sound waves to create moving pictures of your heart. It evaluates heart muscle pumping strength (ejection fraction), identifies heart valve narrowing or leakage, and detects congenital anomalies or pericardial effusion.
Common Clinical Indications:
- Heart murmur investigation
- Breathlessness & suspected heart failure
- Assessment of heart valve disease
- Monitoring chemotherapy cardiotoxicity
- High blood pressure complications
No special dietary restrictions. Wear a comfortable two-piece outfit as you will need to undress from the waist up. A gown will be provided.
30 – 45 minutes
Exercise Stress Testing & Stress Echo
Exercise stress testing monitors your heart's electrical activity and blood pressure while walking on a motorized treadmill at progressively increasing speeds and inclines. In a Stress Echocardiogram, ultrasound images are captured before and immediately following exercise to detect areas of reduced blood supply (ischaemia) to heart muscles.
Common Clinical Indications:
- Investigation of exertional chest tightness or breathlessness
- Assessment of coronary artery disease
- Evaluation of exercise capacity and exercise-induced arrhythmias
- Pre-clearance for vigorous exercise programs
Wear comfortable walking or running shoes and loose-fitting clothes. Avoid heavy meals and caffeine for 3 hours prior. Check with our clinic whether you should withhold beta-blockers on the day.
45 – 60 minutes
Holter & 24-Hour Ambulatory BP Monitoring
Holter monitoring records every heartbeat over a 24 to 48-hour period via small chest sensors connected to a compact digital recorder. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) takes readings every 20-30 minutes day and night to establish true circadian blood pressure patterns and eliminate 'white-coat' effects.
Common Clinical Indications:
- Intermittent palpitations or skipped beats
- Unexplained dizziness, lightheadedness, or blackouts (syncope)
- Assessment of anti-arrhythmic medication efficacy
- Diagnosis of nocturnal hypertension or resistant high blood pressure
Shower prior to your fitting appointment as the monitoring equipment must remain dry while worn.
15 minutes to fit, 24 hours of wear
Specialist Neurology Consultations
Provided by Dr Sameen Haque, our neurology service offers specialized diagnostic evaluations for complex neurological presentations. Care is multidisciplinary, with close coordination between primary care doctors and imaging centers.
Common Clinical Indications:
- Migraine, cluster headache, and chronic daily headache
- Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) and stroke prevention
- Tremor, Parkinson's disease, and movement disorders
- Epilepsy, seizures, and unexplained loss of consciousness
- Peripheral neuropathy, numbness, tingling, and weakness
Bring your referral, prior MRI/CT brain or spine scans, blood test results, and a written diary of symptoms or headache frequency.
40 – 60 minutes
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Consultant Geriatrician Dr Upul Liyanage conducts thorough evaluations focusing on functional preservation, fall prevention, cognitive assessments, and medication rationalisation. Consultations welcome family members and caregivers to participate in care planning.
Common Clinical Indications:
- Memory loss, confusion, and early dementia screening
- Recurrent falls, balance issues, and gait instability
- Management of multiple co-existing chronic conditions
- Review and simplification of complex medications (polypharmacy)
- Functional decline and aged care navigation support
Family members or key caregivers are strongly encouraged to attend. Please bring all current medications in their original boxes or Webster-pak, along with eyeglasses and hearing aids.
60 minutes
Respiratory & Sleep Medicine
Led by Dr Girish Patel, this service addresses disorders of the lungs and sleep. Obstructive sleep apnoea is intimately linked with cardiovascular conditions including hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and stroke; our coordinated care ensures unified clinical management.
Common Clinical Indications:
- Snoring, witnessed pauses in breathing, and daytime sleepiness
- Chronic persistent cough or wheezing
- Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Investigation of unexplained exertional breathlessness
- Occupational and environmental lung disease
Bring your referral, previous sleep study results, recent chest X-rays or CT scans, and all current inhalers.
30 – 45 minutes
Need to book a diagnostic test or consultation?
Please call our clinic directly on (02) 9456 9900 with your doctor's referral letter ready.