Professor Layland is both a nationally and internationally recognised cardiologist with a broad experience in all aspects of cardiology. He completed advanced cardiology training at St Vincents Hospital, Melbourne and the Prince Charles Hospital Brisbane. He then went on to complete a PhD through the University of Melbourne examining the role of the coronary microcirculation in patients with Ischaemic heart disease and was nominated for the University chancellors award for outstanding thesis. During this time he was also awarded the Geoff Mews fellow prize for interventional cardiology. Following his PhD Jamie completed a post-doctoral interventional fellowship at the University of Glasgow/Golden Jubilee Hospital in Scotland where he continued his research examining coronary blood flow in patients with heart attacks. This was very productive leading to several important publications as well as providing Jamie with experience in coronary intervention at the UK’s highest volume centre for coronary intervention. Returning to Australia in 2013, he was appointed a staff specialist in cardiology at Peninsula Health and a visiting medical officer at St Vincent’s Health. He is currently Director of Cardiovascular Research at Peninsula Health and an Adjunct Professor of medicine through Monash University. He has private appointments at Peninsula Private Hospital and Beleura Private Hospital. Jamie has a clinical interest in all aspects of cardiology including the management of patients with chest pain (including microvascular disease and coronary vasospasm), the assessment of cardiovascular risk and the management of heart failure. He performs coronary angiography, coronary stenting, coronary physiology and intravascular imaging. He is actively involved in research with participation in numerous national and international clinical trials. Jamie has over 100 publications and continues to be at the forefront of cardiology research. When Professor Layland is not helping patients he enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 children and following his favourite soccer team. ABN 16 367 051 700

Dr Jackson graduated from Monash University in 2007 with first class honours and a clinical school prize. Throughout internship and residency at The Alfred Hospital, Damon received awards for teaching and mentorship. After completing his physician’s exam at The Alfred hospital, Damon completed his cardiology training through Eastern Health, Peninsula Health and Monash Health. Awarded his FRACP in 2015, Damon went on to complete a dedicated fellowship in cardiac imaging at Monash Health in 2016. Damon has been on the Peninsula since February 2017, employed as a staff specialist at Peninsula Health and caring for patients at Peninsula Private Hospital, Beleura Private Hospital, The Bays Hospital, and Frankston Private Hospital. His sub speciality areas of interest include cardiac echo, stress echo, transoesophageal echo and cardiac CT. Besides clinical cardiology, Damon is a passionate teacher and is heavily involved with training students through Monash University and physician’s training at Peninsula Health. He translates these skills and interest to educating his patients in a similar way. Damon is a relaxed but compassionate doctor and takes pride in relating to his patients whilst caring for and educating them. ABN 97 270 713 395

Born in the Netherlands, Olivier moved to Australia in 2001 with his family. He trained in cardiology at the Alfred Hospital. In 2005 he completed a PhD at the Baker Medical Research Institute. Olivier spent two years at Leiden University Medical Centre as an Overseas Fellow. He specialised in Non- invasive Imaging and Device Therapy. Olivier has a passion for the management of Heart Failure. This is an often complex and challenging syndrome. It requires an intensive and multi-disciplinary approach. He has a special interest in device therapy. This includes pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapies (biventricular pacemakers). His interest extends to imaging. Echocardiogram, stress echocardiogram, transoesophageal echocardiogram, multi-slice cardiac CT scan, diagnostic coronary angiography. Olivier has an appointment at the Alfred Hospital. He performs pacemaker and defibrillator insertions and aftercare as well as stress and transoesophageal echocardiograms. ABN 60 369 497 956

Dr Cole is a highly trained interventional cardiologist, having completed extensive specialist training in the percutaneous treatment options for complex coronary artery disease, and intravascular imaging with Professor Scott Harding at Wellington Regional Hospital, New Zealand. Preceding this he spent 2 years at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, another high-volume centre, achieving further advance training and accreditation in transcatheter aortic valve implantation, and percutaneous coronary intervention. In addition, Dr Cole has achieved his Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) through Monash University, Clayton, for unique research assessing inflammation and injury post coronary artery stenting and acute myocardial infarction, finding a potential benefit in patients pre-treated with Colchicine in the randomised-controlled COPE-PCI trials. Dr Cole is accredited to report both CT coronary angiogram and CT TAVI scans. Further to Dr Coles advanced training in Cardiology he is a dual specialist fellow of the Royal College of Physicians with accreditation in General Medicine. Justin is a friendly and experienced Cardiologist, who values a free, relaxed, and open communication style. To discuss your complete heart health and make an appointment with Dr Justin Cole contact our rooms on 9070 6116. ABN 98 011 612 068

Dr Logan Bittinger graduated with Honours from The University of Melbourne in 2000, becoming a cardiologist in 2007. He then undertook three further years of fellowship, dedicated solely to cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac rhythm management, including fellowships at MonashHeart, The Austin Hospital, and then Royal Jubilee Hospital in British Columbia, Canada. Dr Bittinger is accomplished in complex interventional management of arrhythmias, particularly for atrial fibrillation. Through his public appointment at MonashHeart he regularly recruits and performs procedures for trials and international clinical research studies. Dr Bittinger is a prolific implanter of cardiac devices, and offers device follow up through his clinics, with the ability to manage pacemakers and defibrillators from all the major device companies. He implants all devices publically and privately, including pacemakers, defibrillators and resynchronization devices. His philosophy is that every patient needs to have a comprehensive understanding of and actively participate in decisions regarding their heart health. To this end, he prides himself on spending the time and having the ability to translate complicated medical concepts into a form understandable by his patients. ABN 41 001 027 850  

Dr Srinidhi Rao is an internationally trained paediatric and fetal cardiologist. Sri’s main areas of expertise are general paediatric cardiology, fetal cardiology, advanced echocardiography imaging and paediatric pulmonary hypertension. Sri has particular interest in complex congenital heart disease and exercise testing. Furthermore, Sri has interest in pre-participation cardiac screening and consults in all aspects of paediatric cardiology. Sri trained extensively in paediatric cardiology along with general paediatrics, neonatology and paediatric weight management in the UK and Australia. He attended medical school in Bengaluru, India and obtained his MBBS degree. He started his paediatric cardiology training with a fellowship at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney. He then moved to the UK for a fellowship in paediatric pulmonary hypertension at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London followed by cardiology fellowships at Southampton General Hospital and Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Dr Rao then worked as a consultant paediatric cardiologist at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK prior to moving back to Australia. Sri is passionate about teaching and mentoring and has a public appointment in Monash Children’s Hospital. ABN 47 175 825 203

Associate Professor Nicholas (Nick) Jones is a cardiac imaging specialist and general cardiologist. He is also currently employed as the Director of General Medicine as well as a cardiac imaging cardiologist at Austin Health. Nick completed medical school, with Distinction, at Flinders University in Adelaide before returning to Melbourne. He undertook his specialist training at Austin Health, Bendigo Health, and Peninsula Health. After attaining his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Nick undertook further sub-specialty training at St Vincent’s Hospital with a focus on cardiac imaging. Nick has a keen interest in managing cardiac disease in the elderly (cardio-geriatrics) and particularly those with complex medical needs. He also has an interest in general cardiology, particularly heart failure, valvular and structural heart disease and the management of atherosclerotic disease. Nick is an avid educator, holding a graduate certificate in clinical education, and works as Director Physician Education at Austin Heath. Nick also sits on the Board of Grampians Health with expertise in clinical governance, population health and people and culture. Nick is a strong believer in communication between a patient’s managing doctors particularly GPs and is always happy to be contacted to discuss a patient’s care. ABN 65 724 875 160

Dr Nay Htun is a general and interventional cardiologist with extensive experience in both coronary and structural heart interventions. He undertook his specialist training at Alfred Health and Peninsula Health. After attaining his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Nay undertook a further two years of sub-specialty training at St Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, Canada with a special focus on structural heart interventions and complex coronary interventions. He manages adult patients with all cardiology issues and performs interventional procedures at both public (Alfred Hospital and Frankston Hospital) and private (Peninsula Private Hospital and Cabrini Hospital) settings. ABN 36 197 161 595

Dr Kyi Win is a general cardiologist and cardiac imaging specialist. Kyi trained in cardiology at The Prince Charles Hospital, Townsville University hospital, and Gold Coast University Hospital through Queensland Cardiology Advanced Training Program. After attaining his Fellowship with the Royal Australiasian College of Physicians, Kyi undertook a dedicated cardiac imaging fellowship at Royal Adelaide Hospital where he trained in advanced cardiac imaging such as cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, and echocardiography. Kyi then moved to Melbourne and undertook further sub-speciality training in advanced echocardiography at the Alfred Hospital where he further gained experience in all aspects of echocardiography including trans-thoracic echocardiography, stress echocardiography, and trans-oesophageal echocardiography as well as echocardiographic guidance of transcatheter structural interventions. During his training years, Kyi was involved in several research projects in general cardiology and cardiac imaging and has published in international peer-reviewed journals. Kyi’s clinical areas of interest are in general cardiology and in multimodality cardiac diagnostic imaging such as echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI. Kyi is compassionate and gentle; he enjoys working and communicating with his patients and referring doctors with emphasis on providing high quality care in a dedicated and professional manner. Kyi is fluent in English and Burmese. Outside work, he enjoys watching soccer, traveling, and spending time with his young family and friends. ABN 43 571 427 354

Dr Toner graduated from Melbourne University Medical School in 2015 with distinction. After completing his physician’s exam at the Austin hospital, Liam completed his advanced cardiology training at Austin Health, Alfred Health and Peninsula Health. Awarded his FRACP in 2022, Liam went on to complete a dedicated fellowship in advanced cardiac imaging at Monash Health in 2023 at the new Victorian Heart Hospital as well as a combined inherited cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging fellowship at the prestigious St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London in 2024. Liam is active in cardiovascular research and has published widely in Australian and international journals. Liam is also employed in the public health care system as a staff specialist at the Alfred Hospital in the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic and cardiac imaging departments. His sub-speciality interests are in cardiac echo, stress echo, transoesophageal echo, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI and inherited and acquired heart muscle disease. Liam is passionate about providing the best possible heart care for his patients as well as shared decision making between patient and doctor. ABN 62 681 026 784

Dr Jonathan is a General Physician with special interests in heart failure and perioperative management. He completed medical school at the University of Tasmania before moving to Melbourne for physician training. Jonathan then undertook physician training at Eastern Health and Monash Health, graduating in 2021. Jonathan holds public positions within the Monash Health network at Monash Medical Centre and Dandenong Hospitals. As a General Physician, Jonathan regularly manages heart failure in patients with multiple medical co-morbidities and the elderly. He is also adept at investigating symptoms without an identified cause. Jonathan has a keen interest in preventative cardiology and has published research regarding biomarkers for the early diagnosis of heart failure. Jonathan is passionate about communicating effectively with his patients and general practitioners as this is crucial to achieve the best patient-centred outcomes. ABN 61 405 135 455

Dr Bas Hanekamp is a specialist physician in general medicine as well as renal medicine from The Netherlands. He moved to Australia with his wife and two children in 2010 and has been working in both fields across Eastern Health Melbourne for almost a decade. Bas has a specialist interest in acute medicine, peri-operative medicine and treating medical disorders in pregnant women (obstetric medicine). He is also a convenor of an annual acute care medicine course. Furthermore, he enjoys and continues to work in remote areas and has gained a broad knowledge and experience in general medicine. In his spare time you will find him spending time with his family, traveling and playing sport. ABN 21 832 552 442