Dr Barveen Aisha Abu Baker
Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist
Dr Barveen Aisha Abu Baker is a Cardiologist based in Melbourne. Dr Abu Baker sees patients with all types of heart related conditions and treats rhythm disorders.
For information on consulting locations and making an appointment, please contact our office at Heart of Melbourne.
PROFILE
Dr Barveen Aisha Abu Baker is an experienced Consultant Cardiologist, Arrhythmia and Device Specialist based in Melbourne. She completed a two-year Electrophysiology and cardiac device fellowship at Northern Health, Victoria.
Dr Abu Baker’s area of interest includes diagnosis and management of arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia. In addition to that she is an expert in implantation and follow up of cardiac implantable electronic devices including pacemakers, defibrillators and monitoring devices.
Dr Abu Baker has been committed to conducting regular interactive teaching sessions with junior doctors, medical students and other health professionals on a regular basis.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
Dr Abu Baker is affiliated with the following hospitals:
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Northpark Private Hospital, Bundoora
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Warringal Private Hospital, Heidelberg
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND SERVICES
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Palpitations
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Shortness of breath
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General Cardiology
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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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Treatment of rhythm disorders such as supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
REFERRALS & FEES
Dr Abu Baker does not routinely bulk bill, however she 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 Abu Baker 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.