Cardiac Sarcoidosis Clinic
Patient information
What we do
The Cardiac Sarcoidosis Clinic provides cutting-edge treatment for people with suspected or confirmed cardiac sarcoidosis. Our pioneering, highly skilled clinical team provides a complete service including access to diagnostic testing, prescription and surgical treatments as well as clinical trial research, education and support.
What is cardiac sarcoidosis?
Cardiac sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition which causes immune cell clusters (granulomas) to form in your heart muscle. This makes it harder for the heart to pump blood which can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations or dizziness.
Who we care for
Diagnosis of sarcoidosis can be challenging, and The Alfred's Cardiac Sarcoid Clinic offers a comprehensive investigation and management service for people who have, or are suspected of having, cardiac sarcoidosis. All diagnostic tests and procedures are performed in-house by our specialised team.
What to expect
At your first appointment you will meet with one of our specialist cardiologists who will speak with you about your symptoms and medical history.
Our goal is to optimally manage and treat your symptoms. The cardiac sarcoidosis clinic offers a complete range of up-to-date treatments. This includes medications to control your immune system and protect your heart muscle. In some cases, our specialist cardiologists may recommend surgical procedures such as a cardiac biopsy or implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) insertion which can be performed in our state-of-the-art facilities.
Our team
The cardiac sarcoidosis clinic at The Alfred includes senior cardiologists Associate Professor James Hare, Dr Sarah Gutman, Associate Professor Hitesh Patel (heart failure and pacing), Associate Professor Justin Mariani (Heart Failure and Pacing) and as well as electrophysiologists (heart rhythm specialists), respiratory physicians and rheumatologists. Alongside our medical specialists, the cardiac sarcoidosis service includes experienced cardiac nurses, pharmacists and cardiac technologists. The Alfred cardiac sarcoidosis service is a leading cardiac research centre and we work in close collaboration with Monash University and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute to provide our patients with cutting-edge treatments and clinical trial opportunities.
How to access this clinic
Referral from your GP or specialist
We accept referrals from GPs and other cardiology services or cardiologists (public or private).
Once you are a patient of the service (after referral accepted) the following details can be used to reschedule an appointment:
- Email: h.centre@alfred.org.au
- Phone: (03) 9076 3263
Clinic times
| Day | Campus | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | The Alfred | Afternoon |
| Wednesday | The Alfred | Morning |
Clinic consultants
- A/Prof James Hare: Cardiology
- Dr Sarah Gutman: Cardiology
- A/Prof Hitesh Patel: Cardiology (Pacing and Heart Failure)
- A/Prof Justin Mariani: Cardiology
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