Dr Nilesh Mehta
Interventional Cardiologist
MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ
“Every patient deserves a precise plan — not a closed door — when complex coronary disease is limiting their life.”
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Melbourne Complex Cardiac Intervention Centre
Complex Heart Blockages Treated in Melbourne – Expert CTO & Advanced PCI with Your Private Health Cover
Led by Dr Nilesh Mehta and A/Prof M Asrar ul Haq — specialists focused exclusively on complex coronary intervention.
Affiliated private hospitals
Melbourne Private HospitalSt Vincent's Private HospitalEpworth RichmondCabrini Malvern
Why patients come to us
Relief from complex blockages — without open-heart surgery
Avoid Major Bypass Surgery
Many patients return home the next day after complex PCI.
Advanced Calcium Treatment
Shockwave lithotripsy cracks hard blockages safely.
Precision Imaging
IVUS & OCT ensure optimal stent placement and long-term success.
Private Insurance Advantage
Choose your specialist and skip public waiting lists.
Our Specialists
Highly experienced. Deeply caring. Focused only on complex coronary work.
A/Prof M Asrar ul Haq
Interventional Cardiologist & Associate Professor
MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ, PhD
“Technology expands what is possible — but judgement, imaging, and teamwork decide what is right for each patient.”
View profilePatient Stories
Told nothing could be done. Now back to life.
De-identified stories from patients who came to us after being advised that stents were not possible — or that bypass was the only option.
“I was told I needed bypass surgery. After CTO PCI with shockwave technology, I’m back cycling with my mates in three weeks.”
“I was told nothing could be done for my blocked artery. Now I’m walking with my grandkids again without stopping for breath.”
“My first procedure elsewhere was incomplete. The team here used imaging and rotablation — I was home the next day and back at work the following week.”
“Waiting on the public list felt endless. With my private cover I chose my specialist, got clear answers, and finally felt hopeful again.”
Insurance reassurance
Covered by Your Private Health Insurance
Silver or Gold hospital cover including “Heart and vascular system” typically covers complex coronary procedures in private hospitals. We work with all major funds and offer known-gap or no-gap arrangements where available.
How your cover works
We take on the cases others turn away — chronic total occlusions, heavily calcified arteries, and previously incomplete procedures — using advanced technology in Melbourne’s leading private hospitals.
Common questions
CTO, private cover, and second opinions
Straight answers for Melbourne patients researching complex coronary treatment.View all FAQs
What is a Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)?
A Chronic Total Occlusion is a coronary artery that has been completely blocked for three months or longer. Dedicated CTO PCI specialists can reopen many of these vessels using advanced wire techniques, often without open-heart bypass surgery.
Can complex heart blockages be treated without bypass surgery?
In carefully selected patients, yes. Melbourne Complex Cardiac Intervention Centre specialises in CTO PCI and complex coronary stenting using Shockwave lithotripsy, rotablation, and IVUS/OCT imaging so many patients can avoid or delay open-heart surgery.
Does private health insurance cover complex PCI in Melbourne?
If you hold Silver or Gold hospital cover that includes Heart and vascular system, complex coronary procedures in private hospitals are typically covered for theatre, hospital stay, and most specialist fees, subject to your policy, excess, and waiting periods. Known-gap or no-gap arrangements may be available.
Who are the interventional cardiologists at MCCIC?
The centre is led by Dr Nilesh Mehta and A/Prof M Asrar ul Haq, interventional cardiologists focused exclusively on complex and CTO coronary intervention at leading Melbourne private hospitals.
Already have an angiogram?
Contact us for a rapid second opinion. We welcome complex and previously declined cases.