Dr Vivek Mutha
Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist
Dr Vivek Mutha is a General Cardiologist, Arrhythmia & Device Specialist based in Melbourne. Dr Mutha is experienced in diagnosis and management of rhythm disorders.
For information on consulting locations and making an appointment, please contact our office at Heart of Melbourne.
PROFILE
Dr Vivek Mutha is experienced General Cardiologist, Arrhythmia & Device Specialist, and Lecturer at the University of Melbourne. His basic physician training was completed at Monash Health. Thereafter he completed cardiology training at Northern Hospital, Austin health and Ballarat. He then went on to complete further training in cardiac electrophysiology and pacing at Monash Health learning complex electrophysiology and device implantation.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
Fellow of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (FCSANZ)
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
Dr Mutha is affiliated with the following private and public hospitals:
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The Northern Hospital, Epping
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Knox Private Hospital, Wantirna
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Warringal Private Hospital, Heidelberg
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Northpark Private Hospital, Bundoora
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Mulgrave Private Hospital, Mulgrave
RESEARCH
Dr Mutha's research profile can be accessed at ResearchGate:
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND SERVICES
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Electrophysiology
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Device therapy (pacemakers)
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Heart failure / Bi ventricular pacemakers
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Implantable loop recorders for diagnosis of syncope
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Remote monitoring of pacemakers
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Diagnosis and ablation of cardiac rhythm disorders
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Holistic management of atrial fibrillation
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Treatment of rhythm disorders such as supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
REFERRALS & FEES
Dr Mutha does not routinely bulk bill, however can bulk bill for pensioners and healthcare cardholders on request. 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 Mutha 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.