Dr Rinku Rayoo
Non-invasive Imaging and General Cardiologist
MBBS MD FRACP FCSANZ
Dr Rinku Rayoo is an Australian-trained Consultant Cardiologist with over 20 years of experience across Australia, the United Kingdom, and India. He provides comprehensive, evidence-based care with a focus on general cardiology, heart failure, preventive cardiology, and advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging.
He completed Advanced Training in Cardiology at Northern Health and a dedicated Cardiac Imaging Fellowship at Austin Health, developing expertise in echocardiography, stress echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI. He has previously served as a Heart Failure and Cardiac Imaging Consultant at Bendigo Health.
Dr Rayoo currently holds positions as a Cardiac Imaging Specialist at The Northern Hospital and consults in private practice across Melbourne. He holds ANZ Level B Certification in Cardiac CT and is a Fellow of both the RACP and the CSANZ.
Dr Rayoo enjoys both indoor and outdoor cycling and has completed the Great Ocean Road and Otway 145 km ride and Around the Bay (Melbourne) ride multiple times.
Areas of Expertise
- General Cardiology
- Heart Failure Diagnosis and Management
- Preventive Cardiology & Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
- Hypertension & Lipid Management
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cardiac CT & Cardiac MRI
- Echocardiography & Stress Echocardiography
- Structural Heart Disease Imaging
Innovation in Cardiology
Dr Rayoo has a strong interest in the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cardiovascular medicine. He has completed Harvard Medical School’s AI in Healthcare program and has presented research on AI-driven heart failure prediction and personalised cardiovascular care.
Research and Teaching
Dr Rayoo has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and regularly presents at national and international conferences. He is actively involved in mentoring junior doctors, teaching cardiology trainees, and delivering educational programs for specialists and general practitioners.
Conditions Treated
- Chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness and syncope
- Heart failure — diagnosis, medical optimisation, and long-term management
- Coronary artery disease, angina, and secondary prevention
- Heart rhythm disorders — atrial fibrillation, SVT, bradycardia
- Hypertension, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular risk reduction
- Valvular and structural heart disease
Services Offered
- New patient consultations, second opinions, and ongoing cardiac care
- Transthoracic echocardiography and stress echocardiography
- Cardiac CT and cardiac MRI
- Heart Failure Clinic — medication optimisation, monitoring, and patient education
- Preventive heart health — risk assessment, cholesterol and blood pressure management, lifestyle counselling
Why Choose Dr Rinku Rayoo?
Extensive International Experience — Over 20 years across Australia, the UK and India, combining international expertise with contemporary Australian practice.
Advanced Cardiac Imaging — Fellowship-trained with ANZ Level B certification in Cardiac CT and Level 2 SCMR certification in Cardiac MRI.
Heart Failure Specialist — Evidence-based treatment focused on improving quality of life and reducing hospital admissions.
AI in Cardiology — Actively researching how artificial intelligence can enhance diagnosis, imaging, and personalised care.
Patient-Centred Care — Every consultation ensures patients understand their condition and are actively involved in treatment decisions.