What you need to know if you have an appointment for a cardiology test or procedure at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Telehealth or in-person
We offer both face-to-face and telehealth options for appointments. Note that some of our clinics are telehealth-only.
In some cases, face-to-face appointments are preferred. Your specialist will discuss this with you.
Before your appointment
Updated referrals
Many of our clinics are Medicare-funded and require an updated yearly GP referral for compliance and billing purposes.
You may be asked to update your referral before your appointment.
Cardiology pre-admission clinic
You may be required to attend a pre-admission clinic (PAC) appointment before your cardiac procedure.
This is for us to:
- clarify the nature of the procedure
- stop or change medications ahead of the procedure as required
- discuss the procedure with you
What to bring
- Medications or medication list
- Any other documents or information that may be relevant to your appointment
Where to go
Cardiac tests
Cardiology Diagnostics is on level 2 East (2E) of the main building.
Tests and investigations include:
- echocardiogram
- stress test
- device check
Cardiac procedures
Cardiac procedures are performed on level 2 South East (2SE), main building, in the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (or 'cath lab').
Procedures include:
- angiogram
- TAVI
- ablation
- cardiac device implantation
Check in with reception when you arrive.
See our map of level 2 cardiology (PDF) for reception desk locations.
Need to change or cancel your appointment?
Level 2 East
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria
Level 2 South East
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria
Your doctor
We are a teaching hospital, so you may be seen by a junior doctor (resident/registrar) during your appointment.
Junior staff are always supervised by a senior cardiologist.
See our cardiologists.