Our Service
At Otway Heart, we’re proud to have a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients. Our team is made up of echocardiography specialists, medical professionals, and administrative staff who all work together to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality service. We believe in taking a patient-centred approach, and our team members are committed to providing personalised care and support to every individual who comes through our doors. Get to know our team members below!
Welcome to Our Practice
At Otway Heart, we understand that discovering a heart condition can be an emotional and stressful experience for both you and your family. That's why we're dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care, investigating various aspects of heart function from chronic arrhythmias to heart attacks. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for all our patients and ensure that you're well-informed of the cardiology care available to you. Our experienced team of cardiologists, sonographers, and technologists are committed to the prevention, management, and reduction of the risk of cardiovascular disease. We take great pride in exceeding the expectations of our patients and referring doctors, deriving both professional and personal satisfaction from our work. Our passion for cardiology comes from the heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Echocardiogram (Echo)?
An Echo is an Ultrasound of the heart used to assess the function of the heart muscle, valvular function and blood flow within the heart. Images are acquired by placing an ultrasound transducer over the chest wall.
What is a Stress Echocardiogram (Stress Echo)?
A full ECG is recorded during the test. Echo images are taken of the heart while you are in a resting, supine position and also immediately after exercise on a treadmill. This test is done primarily to determine if there is any significant coronary artery disease or heart rhythm abnormalities.
What is an Electrocardiogram (ECG)?
12 electrodes are placed on the chest to record the heart’s electrical rhythm.
What is a 24 hour holter ECG?
5 ECG leads are worn by the patient for 24 hours during which the heart’s electrical rhythm is recorded. This is to assess for palpitations or heart rhythm abnormalities.
Our Team
At Otway Heart, we’re proud to have a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients. Our team is made up of echocardiography specialists, medical professionals, and administrative staff who all work together to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality service. We believe in taking a patient-centred approach, and our team members are committed to providing personalised care and support to every individual who comes through our doors. Get to know our team members below!
Jayne Graves
Ngaire Abboud
Chris Mitchell
Dr Alex Adel
Dr Rachael Lloyd
Dr Brendan Flaim
Dr Candice Shields
