Dr Chris Alexopoulos

Dr Chris Alexopoulos is a well qualified Cardiologist based in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. He specialises in diagnostic cardiac imaging, coronary disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, and preventative cardiology. Dr Alexopoulos is associated with Port Macquarie Private Hospital and serves as the Director of Cardiology at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.

Dr Alexopoulos completed his advanced training in cardiology and echocardiography fellowship at the prestigious Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney. He graduated with Honours from the University of New South Wales in 1999 and holds the titles of B.Sc(Med), M.B.B.S.(Hons), F.R.A.C.P., F.C.S.A.N.Z. He has earned fellowships from both the Royal Australian College of Physicians and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand.

With over a decade of experience, Dr Alexopoulos has developed expertise in various areas of cardiology. He is skilled in diagnostic cardiac imaging, including performing transoesophageal echocardiograms and diagnostic cardiac catheterisation procedures. His commitment to teaching is demonstrated through his appointment as an Approved RACP Supervisor for Cardiology Advanced Training and his role as the Conjoint Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales. Dr Alexopoulos also coordinates teaching and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. He regularly provides educational sessions to audiences of varying backgrounds, including general practitioners, cardiac support groups, pharmacists, physicians, and fellow cardiologists.

Dr Alexopoulos is dedicated to delivering the highest level of care to his patients and has played a crucial role in expanding cardiology services in the Hastings Macleay region. He has acted as the Principal Investigator for several clinical trials in both the hospital and outpatient settings. As a fluent speaker of Greek, he is able to cater to patients who prefer to communicate in their native language.