Internal Medicine & Cardiometabolic Services

Dedicated to Providing Evidence-Based Medical Care

Dr. Venkataraman Provides Expert Care
Dr Venkataraman works closely with her patients, their general practitioners (GPs) their specialists and allied health providers to ensure a multidisciplinary patient centred approach to prevention and to improving treatment outcomes.
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INTERNAL MEDICINE

Internal Medicine is vital in diagnosing and managing complex, multisystem diseases which ensures holistic patient care. Dr. Venkataraman manages patients with a wide range of medical conditions including; cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension and complex multisystem conditions.

Dr. Venkataraman focuses on comprehensive assessment, evidence-based management and coordination of care to optimise patient health. She provides both inpatient and outpatient medical care, ensuring continuity from hospital to home.

Dr. Venkataraman collaborates closely with general practitioners, specialists and allied health professionals as part of her team based, patient centred management for the patients best possible outcome.

CARDIOMETABOLIC MEDICINE

Dr. Venkataraman specialises in cardiometabolic medicine and in particular focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and management of conditions such as:

  • Dyslipidaemia (familial and acquired)
  • Insulin resistance
  • Metabolic syndrome and
  • Cardiovascular disease

She has expertise in lipid disorders, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and obesity related risks. As part of her patient centred care, Dr. Venkataraman’s provides comprehensive risk assessment and tailored treatment strategies to optimise long term health. She combines evidence based medical therapy, lifestyle interventions and advanced lipid management to reduce cardiovascular risk.

Common Questions About Perioperative & Postoperative Services

ANSWER – Dr. Venkataraman provides specialist care for complex and chronic conditions including heart failure, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, lipid disorders, chronic kidney disease, and unexplained fatigue or breathlessness. She also has extensive experience managing multimorbidity in patients with overlapping cardiac, metabolic, and systemic issues.

ANSWER: Yes. You will need a referral from your GP or another specialist is required to access Internal Medicine or Cardiometabolic Services. GP referrals are valid for 12 months; specialist referrals are valid for 3 months. A current referral is also necessary to claim any Medicare rebates.

ANSWER: You are eligible for a Medicare rebate for outpatient consultations. If you require admission to hospital, private health insurance may cover some or all of the associated inpatient specialist care. Please contact our practice for a detailed explanation of fees and any out-of-pocket costs.

ANSWER: Dr. Venkataraman provides specialist input while maintaining strong communication with your referring doctor and any other involved specialists. You will receive a tailored care plan, and your GP will be kept informed through detailed reports to support long-term management of your condition.

Dr. Venkataraman provides perioperative services for

  • high-risk surgical patients
  • those undergoing neurosurgical procedures
  • those undergoing spinal procedures

Consulting Locations

  • Nedlands
  • Wembley
  • Murdoch
  • Baldivis

Accredited Hospitals

  • Mount Hospital, Perth
  • St John of God Hospital Murdoch
  • St John of God Hospital Subiaco
  • Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
  • Hollywood Private Hospital

Medical Treatment

  • Perioperative Medicine
  • Postoperative Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Cardiometabolic Medicine