About
As a skilled Cardiologist, Dr. Catherine Millette offers expert cardiovascular care and management for adult patients. Practicing in Longueuil, QC, she serves patients from the surrounding region and adheres to the high standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ). Her role focuses on providing comprehensive care in Cardiology, ensuring each patient receives personalized and attentive treatment to promote heart health and overall well-being.
Dr. Millette graduated with a Medical Degree in 2015 and holds a specialty certification in Cardiology issued on March 17, 2015. She completed extensive post-graduate medical training in Cardiology, gaining in-depth expertise in diagnosing and managing complex heart conditions. Her training and certifications reflect her dedication to maintaining the highest standards of medical excellence and patient safety.
Her clinical philosophy is centered on reassuring and patient-focused care. She is committed to building trusting relationships with her patients in Longueuil, providing clear explanations and compassionate support throughout their cardiovascular health journey. Dr. Millette speaks French fluently, ensuring effective communication with her diverse patient population.
Dr. Millette provides expert care for adults with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including:
Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy
- Management Post-Heart Transplant: Specialized follow-up care for patients who have received a heart transplant (often in dedicated clinics).
- Pulmonary Hypertension Evaluation: Assessing for high blood pressure in the lung arteries, often related to underlying heart or lung conditions.
- Congestive Heart Failure (Systolic & Diastolic): Comprehensive management including optimizing medications, managing symptoms (fluid retention, shortness of breath), and improving quality of life.
Cardiovascular Prevention & Risk Management
- Advanced Dyslipidemia (Cholesterol) Management: Treatment of complex or severe cholesterol disorders, especially in patients with high cardiovascular risk or medication intolerance.
- Cardiovascular Risk Assessment: Detailed evaluation of individual risk factors to estimate the likelihood of future heart attack or stroke.
- Complex Hypertension Management: Specialist care for difficult-to-control high blood pressure or hypertension with associated complications.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) & Ischemic Heart Disease
- Evaluation for Suspected CAD: Diagnostic workup for patients with symptoms or risk factors suggesting potential blockages in the heart arteries.
- Post-Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) Care: Comprehensive follow-up care focused on recovery, secondary prevention, risk factor management, and medication optimization after a heart attack.
- Management after Coronary Stenting (PCI): Monitoring and medical management following procedures to open blocked heart arteries with stents, including antiplatelet therapy guidance.
Cardiologists manage a broad spectrum of heart and vascular conditions. This list showcases common areas. Consultation with Dr. Millette is typically initiated via referral from your family doctor or another specialist to address your specific cardiovascular concerns.
- Echocardiogram (Transthoracic - TTE) Interpretation: Analyzing standard ultrasound images of the heart to evaluate heart muscle function, valve structure and function, and chamber sizes.
- Consultation for Chest Pain Evaluation: Specialist assessment to determine the cause of chest pain, differentiating between cardiac and non-cardiac origins.
- Management of Cardiovascular Medications: Expert prescribing, titration, and monitoring of medications used to treat various heart conditions and risk factors.
- Consultation for Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea): Investigating the potential cardiac causes of breathlessness.
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor Assessment & Modification: Comprehensive evaluation of individual risk factors (smoking, diet, exercise, family history, etc.) and developing personalized prevention strategies.
Note: This list highlights key areas of cardiovascular care provided by Dr. Millette. The specific services required will depend on your individual diagnosis and referral. Please discuss specific service needs with your referring physician.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standards of practice set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ).
Dr. Millette's practice is primarily based at Hôpital Pierre-Boucher, located in the Vieux-Longueuil (Longueuil West) neighborhood of Longueuil. The hospital is conveniently situated near Parc Michel-Chartrand and is easily accessible via the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL). The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- Are cardiology consultations and tests ordered by Dr. Millette covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- Yes, consultations with specialists like Dr. Millette are typically covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) in QC when you have a valid health card and a required referral. Most medically necessary diagnostic tests ordered by a cardiologist (like ECGs, standard echocardiograms, stress tests) are also usually covered. Some advanced tests or specific procedures might have different coverage rules or require pre-approval. It's always best to confirm specific coverage with Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) or the testing facility.
- Do I need a referral from my family doctor to see Dr. Millette?
- Yes, as a specialist in Cardiology, a referral from your family doctor or another referring physician is required to schedule an appointment with Dr. Millette. This ensures the consultation is appropriate for your medical needs and facilitates coordination of your care. Please ask your doctor to send a referral request.
- When might my family doctor refer me to a Cardiologist?
- Referrals are common for symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness or fainting; abnormal ECG or stress test results; known heart conditions requiring specialist management (e.g., Primary & Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention, Evaluation of Palpitations, Management Post-Heart Transplant); strong family history of heart disease; or managing cardiovascular risk factors in complex patients.
Hôpital Pierre-Boucher
1333 rue Jacques-Cartier E
Longueuil, QC J4M 2A5
Phone: (450) 468-8111
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Millette is a licensed physician regulated by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) under the Medical Act in QC. Patients are typically seen by referral from their primary care physician.
Verify registration with the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ): https://www.cmq.org/en/directory/physicians?number=15115