Why Choose Us
Specialist choice. Faster access. Advanced options.
Private health insurance can unlock specialist interventional care — without interstate travel and without giving up choice.
How we compare
| Public system | General cardiologist | Melbourne Complex Cardiac Intervention Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access | Often weeks to months | Variable | Private hospital pathways with specialist choice |
| Focus | Broad cardiac care | Broad cardiology | Exclusive focus on complex & CTO PCI |
| Technology | Variable by site | May refer out complex cases | Shockwave, rotablation, IVUS & OCT |
| Second opinions | Limited | Variable | Welcomed and encouraged |
| Continuity | Multiple teams | Variable | You will know your care team |
Covered by your private health insurance
If you hold Silver or Gold hospital cover that includes “Heart and vascular system”, your procedure is typically covered for theatre, hospital stay, and most specialist fees (subject to your policy and excess).
We cooperate with all major funds and offer known-gap or no-gap billing arrangements where available. Our team helps you understand likely out-of-pocket costs before you proceed.
Second-opinion process
- Contact us by phone or form
- Share your angiogram and relevant reports
- Receive a specialist review
- Discuss options — including whether advanced PCI may help you avoid or delay bypass
Ready for a second opinion?
Share your angiogram and symptoms. We will review suitability for advanced PCI and explain private cover pathways in plain English.
- • Ongoing chest pain or breathlessness
- • Told arteries are too blocked or calcified
- • Fear of open-heart surgery recovery
- • Previous incomplete procedure
Request a Second Opinion
Complete the form and our team will respond promptly. For urgent symptoms, call emergency services on 000.
Already have an angiogram?
Contact us for a rapid second opinion. We welcome complex and previously declined cases.