ABOUT US

OUR CENTRE

Southern Cardiology Group is committed to delivering personalised, high quality health care to patients with cardiac conditions. With a patient centered team approach to patient care we strive to get the best outcomes for our patients.

Welcome to Southern Cardiology Group, a prominent provider of cardiac care and consultation services in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Our journey commenced in late 2001 when Dr. Brian Wood extended an invitation to Dr. Philip Carrillo De Albornoz, fondly known as Dr. Phil Carrillo, to join him at his consulting rooms on 115 Frankston Flinders Rd in Frankston. Three years later, Dr. Robert Lew became an integral part of our team, leading to the establishment of the Southern Cardiology Group as it stands today.

At Southern Cardiology Group, our fundamental philosophy revolves around the delivery of the highest quality care while minimizing unnecessary investigations for our patients. We take immense pride in dedicating ample time to each individual patient, ensuring they have the opportunity to thoroughly express their concerns. This approach allows us to offer a thoughtful and comprehensive explanation of the clinical situation while addressing any questions or uncertainties that our patients may have.

As a collective of three equal specialists, rather than a corporation with principals and junior staff, we can ensure a conflict-free environment. We regularly convene to discuss intricate cases, leveraging our combined expertise to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.

While our primary consulting rooms are situated in Frankston, we extend our services beyond geographical confines. Dr. Carrillo consults at the Bays Hospital in Mornington, and Dr. Lew sees patients in Rosebud and Hampton Park. Irrespective of the location, all bookings, billing, and communication are centralized through our main consulting rooms in Frankston.

We hold esteemed appointments at Frankston Public Hospital, actively participating in the wards for emergency admissions and the Cardiology Outpatient Department. Dr. Lew currently serves as the Director of Cardiology, while both Dr. Wood and Dr. Carrillo have previously held this prestigious position. We provide our patients with the flexibility to choose between public and private hospitals on the Mornington Peninsula for tests and admissions.

Supporting our practice is a dedicated team of three affable and highly proficient secretaries, facilitating the smooth operation of our group. They are available to assist with appointments, billing inquiries, directions, and any queries you may have. If you wish to leave a message for one of our doctors, they will make every effort to return your call at your convenience. Furthermore, our practice boasts a team of four highly experienced Echo Technicians who play an integral role in delivering our Echocardiography service.

At Southern Cardiology Group, your heart health is our paramount concern. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve you with the utmost dedication and professionalism, ensuring that you receive the care and attention you rightfully deserve. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for considering us as your trusted cardiac care provider.

MEET THE TEAM

Meet the friendly team of doctors, nurses and administrative staff at Southern Cardiology Group.

PATIENT INFORMATION

Appointments

To make an appointment, contact our rooms on (03) 9783 3684. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your appointment to complete any forms prior to seeing our cardiologists or having your test. For all appointments please bring:

  • Your medicare card
  • Your referral letter
  • Medications or a medication list
  • All other relevant information, such as hospital discharge papers

If you need to cancel your appointment, kindly get in touch with us at least one day in advance. When you call to cancel, we can assist you in rescheduling for a more convenient time. This helps us offer the vacated appointment slot to another patient, improving access for everyone.

In terms of results, we prioritise sending them to your referring doctor as quickly as possible to minimize any delays in your ongoing medical treatment. In most cases, our reports are transmitted electronically within 24-48 hours after your test.

Patient Fees

When scheduling an appointment, our reception team will provide you with information regarding the anticipated fees and charges. Southern Cardiology Group offers bulk billing for all cardiac investigations and tests, ensuring that our patients won’t have any out-of-pocket expenses for these services.

As for consultation fees, each individual doctor establishes their own pricing, and our reception staff handles the payment process on their behalf. The consultation fee is partly refundable from Medicare.

We offer EFTPOS facilities for your convenience, and we also accept credit cards as payment methods.

If the service you receive qualifies for a rebate from a third party, such as Medicare the reception staff will electronically submit directly to Medicare on your behalf for reimbursement.

If you have any inquiries regarding the fees, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our reception staff at (03) 9783 3684.

PATIENT REFERRALS

If you are a referring doctor, please head to our patient referral form or download our referral PDF below.

 

CONTACT US

We’re here for you. For all appointments and enquiries, please call (03) 9783 3684 or email us at [email protected]

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