What we do
We have a range of services and clinics to assess and treat patients with heart problems.
COVID-19: Find out about our screening clinic - and note our reduced visitor hours and visitor restrictions
We assess and treat patients with adult cardiovascular (heart) diseases, including the most advanced forms of coronary, valvular, heart muscle and heart rhythm disorders. We have a wide range of outpatient clinics, investigation suites and a large inpatient service.
We provide care to patients from our local community and to patients with complex disease across Australia. We have an extensive research and education program, for which we are known internationally.
Important update regarding COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, The Heart Centre at the Alfred is now offering a range of telehealth appointments, either by telephone or computer, as an alternative to a face to face appointment. Please call us on (03) 9076 3263 if you would like to arrange an appointment. It is important not to ignore any concerns you may have in regard to your heart health in this difficult period.
Resources for COVID-19
Australian Government Department of Health
Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services
Patient stories
Read or watch stories from our patients.
Cardiology research
In the Department of Cardiology, we maintain a heavy academic interest in improving the lives of our patients through careful research and scientific study.
General Cardiology
Specialised Cardiology
Pacing
Coronary Intervention
Imaging
Heart Failure & Transplant
Electrophysiology
Structural Heart
Latest news
Staying safe in bushfire smoke
Smoke from the devastating bushfires is blanketing many parts of Victoria, including Melbourne.
Miniature heart pump a life saver
Alfred cardiologists have used a miniature heart pump to keep a Melbourne-man alive during a high-risk stent procedure.
Controlled heart attack restores quality of life
A unique procedure, which involves the use of alcohol to induce a controlled heart attack is restoring quality of life for a small number of patients.