Expert care, informed by world-leading research

Patient services

Expert care, informed by world-leading research

Compassionate, evidence-based support for diabetes, heart disease and related conditions — delivered by Australia's leading specialists.

The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has provided exceptional clinical care alongside our groundbreaking research. Our specialist clinics offer comprehensive, multidisciplinary support for people living with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and related conditions.

As Australia's only independent medical research institute dedicated to heart disease and diabetes, we bring the latest scientific evidence directly to your care. Our clinicians are also researchers, which means your treatment benefits from breakthrough discoveries happening right here.

All our services are delivered with compassion, cultural sensitivity and a deep commitment to your wellbeing.

Diabetes services

Doctor

Diabetes Clinic

Comprehensive diabetes care from a team that leads the way in research and treatment — one of Australia's largest specialist services.

Glucose monitoring

Diabetes Nurse Education

Our credentialled diabetes nurse educators offer personalised education and practical guidance to help you manage your diabetes day to day.

Gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes service

You don't have to navigate gestational diabetes alone. Our specialists will support you every step of the way.

Insulin pump

Insulin pump service

Get the most from your insulin pump therapy with support from a team at the cutting edge of diabetes care and education.

Eye test

Ophthalmology Clinic

Early detection saves sight. We provide specialist screening and treatment for diabetic eye disease, so complications are caught before they progress.

Flex IT

Flexible Insulin Therapy (FlexIT)

Tailored education sessions for people managing type 1 diabetes with basal bolus insulin therapy — so you can live more freely.

Cardiovascular services

Echocardiography service

Cardiology services

Expert cardiovascular care backed by world-leading research — including state-of-the-art echocardiography to help you understand and manage your heart health.

Lungs - 1836 medical illustration

Respiratory Clinic

Sleep apnoea is closely linked to heart disease, diabetes, obesity and hypertension. Our respiratory specialists treat the whole picture — not just the symptoms.

Lifestyle services

Food

Good nutrition is powerful medicine. Our accredited dietitians provide personalised guidance to help you eat well and manage your condition with confidence.

Exercise

Exercise physiology services

Movement is medicine. Our exercise physiologists design personalised programs to help you rehabilitate, prevent and manage chronic disease — and feel stronger for it.

Clinics

Weight Assessment and Management Clinic

Our specialist team takes a whole-person approach to weight management — combining the latest research with compassionate, personalised care.

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