Dr Saadat Saleemi
Consultant Physician
Dr Saadat Saleemi is a Specialist Physician based in Melbourne. Dr Saleemi's particular interests are cardio-geriatrics, cardiovascular disorders (heart failure) and complex medical problems.
For information on consulting locations and making an appointment, please contact our office at Heart of Melbourne.
PROFILE
Dr Saadat Ali Saleemi is a General Physician with major rotations in Cardiology in his advanced training. He completed his physician training at several tertiary hospitals, including Peninsula and Monash Health. He has developed a special interest in cardiac conditions in the geriatric population and complex medical problems. He works closely with cardiologists to improve outcomes for this patient group. Additionally, he pursued postgraduate training in perioperative medicine and a Diploma in Clinical Imaging.
Dr Saleemi’s areas of special interest include:
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Cardio-geriatrics
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Perioperative risk assessment, including diagnosis and management of underlying conditions
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Heart failure management, particularly in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities
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Multifactorial dyspnoea (including Angina, Asthma, COPD, and recurrent chest infections)
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Renal conditions, including AKI, CKD, pyelonephritis, and renal lesions requiring investigation
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Undifferentiated gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g. weight loss, altered bowel habits)
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Falls and balance disorders
Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
Diploma in Clinical Imaging
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi
Locations
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Berwick
Dr Saleemi is affiliated with the following private and public hospitals:
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St John of God Hospital, Berwick
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Knox Private Hospital, Wantirna
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Monash Health
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND SERVICES
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Cardio-geriatrics
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Perioperative Medicine
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Heart failure management
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Shortness of breath (undifferentiated)
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Lipid disorders
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Kidney problems
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Undifferentiated gastrointestinal symptoms
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Falls and balance disorders
REFERRALS & FEES
Dr Saleemi does not routinely bulk bill, however he discounts for pensioners and healthcare cardholders. You do not need to have private health insurance for an appointment.
You can only obtain the Medicare refund if you have been referred by another medical practitioner so please bring along your referral with you on the day.
Private Hospital Care
Dr Saleemi participates in the 'No-GAP' cover with most of the private health insurance companies. This means that any ‘out of pocket’ doctor’s fees for your medical care in a private hospital will be kept to a minimum. Our office will provide further details at the time of your admission.