Dr Andris Ellims

Dr Andris Ellims is a highly accomplished Cardiologist and Cardiac Imaging Specialist based in Melbourne, Australia. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centred care, specialising in general cardiology and advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging. With a reassuring and professional approach, Dr Ellims focuses on the early detection, precise diagnosis, and tailored management of various cardiovascular conditions, helping patients achieve optimal heart health.

His primary clinical interests lie in non-invasive cardiac imaging, including echocardiography, coronary CT angiography, and cardiac MRI. Dr Ellims is particularly recognised for his expertise in evaluating and managing cardiomyopathies, with a specific focus on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. He is also highly skilled in addressing a broad range of cardiovascular concerns, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and heart failure. Additionally, he provides thorough cardiovascular risk assessments and family screening services to identify potential hereditary heart conditions.

Dr Ellims completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with First Class Honours at the University of Melbourne in 2003, graduating as the top student. He undertook his residency and initial medical training at a major teaching hospital in Melbourne before completing advanced training in cardiology. He was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2010. To further his clinical and academic expertise, he completed a specialised fellowship in cardiac imaging and was subsequently awarded a Doctor of Philosophy by Monash University in 2014 for his research into the use of cardiac imaging to evaluate cardiomyopathies.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Ellims is actively involved in cardiovascular research and clinical education. He has established specialised clinical services to improve patient outcomes and is widely regarded as a national expert in his field. His research has been published extensively in major scientific journals, and he regularly presents his findings at both local and international medical congresses. Through his ongoing commitment to research and clinical excellence, Dr Ellims ensures his patients receive the most advanced, evidence-based cardiovascular care available.