Preparation
You will be asked to undress from the waist up and lie on your left side on an examination bed. A small amount of gel is applied to the chest.
Echo
See Inside Your Heart — Bulk Billed Cardiac Ultrasound
Real-time imaging of your heart structure and function, performed by an accredited cardiac imaging specialist. Painless, radiation-free and 100% covered by Medicare.
About Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram (or "echo") uses ultrasound waves to create real-time images of your heart. It allows Dr Grewal to assess the size of your heart chambers, how well the heart muscle is contracting, the function of heart valves, and blood flow patterns within the heart.
This is one of the most important and commonly used tests in cardiology. It can help diagnose heart failure, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, pericardial disease, congenital heart defects and many other conditions.
The test is performed on-site at our Sydenham, Bundoora or Williams Landing clinic by Dr Grewal, who holds specialist cardiac imaging accreditation. It is painless, does not use radiation, and is fully bulk billed through Medicare.
Bulk Billed
$0
Your cost with Medicare
Test Duration
30 to 45 minutes
Key Benefits
- Painless and radiation-free
- Shows heart structure and function in real time
- Detects valve problems and heart failure
- Performed by accredited cardiac imaging specialist
- 100% bulk billed — no out-of-pocket costs
What to Expect
Here is what happens before, during and after your echocardiogram.
During the Test
A transducer (small handheld device) is placed on your chest to capture ultrasound images of your heart from different angles. You may hear the sound of blood flow through the heart.
After the Test
The gel is wiped off and you can get dressed. Dr Grewal will review the images and discuss findings with you. A detailed report is sent to your GP.
How to Prepare
Follow these steps to ensure your echocardiogram appointment runs smoothly.
- No fasting required
- Wear a 2-piece outfit for easy access to the chest area
- Bring your Medicare card and referral
- Bring any previous echocardiogram results for comparison if available
Need to Book?
All you need is a valid Medicare card and a referral from your GP. All cardiology referrals accepted. We handle the billing directly with Medicare — there is no claim to lodge and nothing to pay.
Available at All Clinics
Echocardiogram is available at our Sydenham, Bundoora and Williams Landing clinics, serving patients within 20 kilometres of each location.
Sydenham Clinic
Sydenham Specialist Centre, 574 Melton Highway, Sydenham, 3037
Echocardiogram — Fully Bulk Billed
Serving patients within 20km including:
Taylors Lakes · Keilor · Keilor Downs · Keilor East · Caroline Springs · Hillside · Taylors Hill · St Albans · Deer Park · Kings Park · Delahey · Albanvale · Cairnlea · Sunshine · Essendon · Tullamarine · Airport West · Niddrie · Avondale Heights · Plumpton · Diggers Rest · Burnside Heights · Watergardens · Keilor Park · Keilor Lodge · Calder Park · Melton South · Rockbank · Kurunjang · Toolern Vale · Melton · Melton West · Brookfield · Ravenhall · Truganina · Tarneit · Werribee · Gisborne · Sunbury · Bulla · Moonee Ponds · Ascot Vale · Footscray · Maribyrnong · Gladstone Park · Glenroy · Hadfield · Jacana · Coolaroo · Roxburgh Park · Meadow Heights · Broadmeadows · Oak Park · Pascoe Vale · Strathmore · Craigieburn · Hoppers Crossing · Point Cook
Bundoora Clinic
Suite 1, 9 Ormond Boulevard, Bundoora, 3083
Echocardiogram — Fully Bulk Billed
Serving patients within 20km including:
Mill Park · South Morang · Thomastown · Lalor · Epping · Reservoir · Preston · Heidelberg · Heidelberg Heights · Greensborough · Ivanhoe · Macleod · Watsonia · Rosanna · Montmorency · Briar Hill · Lower Plenty · Viewbank · Yallambie · Kingsbury · Eltham · Mernda · Doreen · Wollert · Plenty · Diamond Creek · Hurstbridge · Heidelberg West · Bellfield · Northcote · Thornbury · Coburg · Brunswick · Fawkner · Campbellfield · Craigieburn · Whittlesea · Yan Yean · Research · Eltham North · Templestowe · Doncaster · Bulleen · Kew · Fitzroy North · Warrandyte · Park Orchards · Donvale · Box Hill · Balwyn · Mickleham · Beveridge · Dallas · Broadmeadows · Clifton Hill · Collingwood · Carlton · Abbotsford
Williams Landing Clinic
100 Overton Road, Williams Landing, 3027
Echocardiogram — Fully Bulk Billed
Serving patients within 20km including:
Point Cook · Laverton · Altona · Altona Meadows · Altona North · Hoppers Crossing · Werribee · Tarneit · Truganina · Wyndham Vale · Manor Lakes · Derrimut · Sunshine · Sunshine West · Sunshine North · Brooklyn · Footscray · Yarraville · Williamstown · Newport · Spotswood · Seddon · Kingsville · West Footscray · Braybrook · Maidstone · Deer Park · St Albans · Laverton North · Seabrook · Werribee South · Keilor Downs · Keilor · Cairnlea · Maribyrnong · Kensington · South Kingsville · Port Melbourne · Docklands
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about echocardiogram at Complete Heart Centre.
Yes, an echocardiogram is completely safe. It uses ultrasound waves, not radiation. There are no known side effects or risks associated with the test.
At Complete Heart Centre, your echocardiogram is fully bulk billed through Medicare. You pay nothing out of pocket.
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Echocardiogram — Fully Bulk Billed
With a Medicare card and GP referral, your echocardiogram costs nothing. Contact us today to book at our Sydenham, Bundoora or Williams Landing clinic.