Specialist heart care, made gentler for kids.
Melbourne Heart Clinic for Kids provides high-quality, family-centred cardiology for babies, children and teenagers — your consultation and same-day testing, together in a single visit.
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Heart care that puts your family first
We combine the experience of senior children’s-hospital cardiologists with the calm, personal feel of a private clinic.
Same-day testing
Investigations are performed and interpreted on the day of your consultation — results without the waiting.
Experienced specialists
Cared for by senior Royal Children's Hospital cardiologists and dedicated paediatric technologists.
Family-centred care
Comprehensive, personalised care for babies, children and teenagers — and the families who love them.
Beside the children's hospital
Located at 48 Flemington Road, adjoining The Royal Children's Hospital in Parkville.
A private practice dedicated to children’s hearts
Located at 48 Flemington Road, adjoining The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne Heart Clinic for Kids provides the highest quality, personalised paediatric cardiology for babies, children and teenagers — in a timely, caring way.
Consultations are accompanied by appropriate same-day testing including ECG, echocardiography and ambulatory monitoring — so investigations are performed and interpreted on the day, without the waiting.
- Senior, experienced specialists
- Dedicated paediatric technologists
- Results on the day of your visit
- Comprehensive, family-centred care
“Our mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive, family-centred care to children with heart disease and their families.”
Our promise to your family
Melbourne Heart Clinic for Kids
Investigations, all in one visit
Comfortable, child-friendly testing — performed and interpreted by our specialists on the day.
Electrocardiogram
ECGA quick, painless recording of your child's heart's electrical activity.
A few minutes
Echocardiogram
EchoAn ultrasound that creates a moving picture of your child's heart.
Up to one hour
Holter Monitor
HolterA small wearable device that records your child's heart rhythm at home.
1–2 days at home
Cared for by leading children’s cardiologists
Our team holds senior appointments at The Royal Children’s Hospital and consults across all aspects of paediatric cardiology.
A simple path to your appointment
From referral to results, we keep things clear and calm for your family.
Get a referral
Your GP or specialist sends a referral — quickly through our online form, or by email/fax. A valid referral is needed for your Medicare rebate.
We contact you
Once a referral is received, our reception team calls within 24–48 hours to arrange a day and time that suits your family.
Your visit
Each new appointment runs about 1.5 hours — roughly an hour of testing, then 30 minutes with your cardiologist, all in one visit.
Results & rebate
Tests are interpreted the same day. Payment is settled on the day and we lodge your Medicare claim electronically on your behalf.
Clinic Hours
- Monday 8:30 – 5:00
- Tuesday 9:00 – 4:00
- Wednesday 8:30 – 5:00
- Thursday 8:30 – 5:00
- Friday 8:30 – 5:00
- Saturday – Sunday Closed
Fees & Medicare
We’re a private clinic, so payment is settled in full on the day. We accept card and EFTPOS, and lodge your Medicare claim electronically so rebates go straight to your bank account.
Fees & payment detailsReady to take the next step for your child’s heart?
Ask your GP or specialist for a referral, or get in touch with our reception team — most new patients are seen without a long wait.