Dr Lisa Lefkovits
MBBS, FRACP (Hons)
Dr Lisa Lefkovits is a distinguished clinical cardiologist, specialising in non-invasive imaging and general cardiology.
Her areas of interest encompass general cardiology and cardiac imaging, with a particular focus on echocardiography and stress echocardiography. With a steadfast commitment to both public and private cardiology, Dr Lefkovits offers comprehensive care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. At her private practice, Cardiology Specialists Melbourne, she provides exceptional cardiology services tailored to meet each patient's individual needs.
Dr Lefkovits is readily available for GP and specialist referrals, managing a diverse range of cardiac conditions including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, hyperlipidaemia, and preventative cardiology. Her approach to patient care is characterised by warmth, compassion, and personalised attention, ensuring each patient receives tailored treatment of the highest quality.
Education and Research
Her journey into medicine began with training in internal medicine and subsequent specialisation in cardiology at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. Dr Lefkovits further honed her expertise through a fellowship in non-invasive imaging at the same institution, obtaining qualifications in echocardiography (trans-thoracic and trans-oesophageal), stress echocardiography, cardio CT, and cardiac MRI.
During her fellowship, she actively engaged in several research projects associated with cardiac MRI, sharing her insights at national and international platforms.