Dedicated to clinical excellence,
committed to your heart health.
Our team of specialists and sonographers bring world class hospital experience to a local, community based setting.
Dr Nigel Sutherland
Cardiologist & Cardiac Imaging Specialist
Dr Nigel Sutherland is a Cardiologist and Cardiac Imaging Specialist with advanced subspecialty training in echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI. His clinical and research focus centres on advanced echocardiographic techniques, including myocardial strain and 3D imaging, as well as genetic and hypertrophic cardiomyopathies.
Nigel graduated from the University of Melbourne with distinction (MD), earning a place on the Dean's Honours List and receiving multiple academic prizes including the Austin Clinical School Award. He completed his specialist cardiology training across the Royal Melbourne Hospital, MonashHeart, and Northern Health, before undertaking advanced cardiac imaging fellowship training at Alfred Health.
He currently holds appointments as a Consultant Cardiologist at Northern Health and Northern Imaging Victoria, where he leads the Cardiac Imaging (CT/MRI) service, and as a Visiting Medical Officer at Alfred Health's Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic. A widely published researcher, he has presented his work both nationally and internationally, winning the ACC 2023/WCC Heart Tank award for Cardiovascular Investigation.
Robert Crea
Cardiac Sonographer
Driven by a strong passion for cardiovascular health, Robert strives to deliver high quality echocardiograms that support accurate and timely diagnosis. His work is exemplified through active involvement in education and clinical audits.
Robert's extensive background in the hospital setting has equipped him with the ability to accurately assess complex cardiac pathology, ensuring every scan meets the highest standards.
Alicia De Lillo
Cardiac Sonographer
Alicia is a cardiac sonographer with extensive experience in both hospital and private practice settings. She has a deep understanding of the vital role echocardiography plays in heart health.
Alicia takes great pride in performing each study with accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring both patients and doctors feel confident in the diagnostic results.