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 current visitor restrictions
We assess and treat adult patients with cardiovascular (heart) diseases, including the most advanced forms of coronary, valvular, heart muscle and heart rhythm disorders. Through a wide range of outpatient clinics, investigation suites and a large inpatient service, we care for patients from our local community and 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, as an alternative to a face to face appointment. Please call us on (03) 9076 3263 to discuss.
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
Breathless? Clinic to measure heart health after COVID
The first specialist clinic in Australia to study the impact of COVID-19 on the heart is opening at The Alfred.
Craig’s second lease on life
For the first time in fifteen years Craig is able to feel his toes again. Craig received a life changing heart transplant just over two months ago and has never felt more alive.
Tim’s giving spirit lives on
Jo and Tim had everything ahead of them. After four happy years together, they were planning to build their dream home. Jo never dreamed that this year, she would be faced with making a heartbreaking decision on Tim’s behalf – would he want to be an organ donor.
Upcoming events
Introduction to Trauma Physiotherapy (2 half-days)
This course is aimed at new graduate physiotherapists and those with limited acute trauma experience.
The content presented in this course will include basic acute trauma injury profiles and acute physiotherapy assessment and management skills.