Dr. Rao will begin consulting from the 9th of May 2025at our Berwick location – Berwick Specialist Centre.

Paediatric cardiology is a highly specialised and in-demand area of care, and we are proud to now offer dedicated paediatric cardiology services to families in the region.

Dr. Rao brings extensive international experience, having completed advanced training across Australia and the United Kingdom. His areas of special interest include:

• Complex congenital heart disease

• Exercise testing and pre-participation cardiac screening

• Paediatric pulmonary hypertension

• Fetal cardiology

His advanced fellowships include time at prestigious centres such as The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Southampton General Hospital, and Birmingham Children’s Hospital, where he also served as a Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist.
Dr. Rao currently holds a public appointment at Monash Children’s Hospital.

At Nepean Cardiology Berwick, our goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible cardiac care across all life stages — from pre-birth through to adulthood.
Dr. Rao’s expertise will greatly enhance our paediatric services, supporting both referring doctors and families seeking specialist heart care for children.

Referrals are now open.

For more information or to refer a patient, please contact our Referral Support Team or submit a referral online.

We look forward to welcoming your paediatric patients to Nepean Cardiology Berwick and continuing to deliver trusted, specialised care to our community.