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Dr. Rakesh Gupta

, India, Gurgaon

Cardiologist • 40 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. Rakesh Gupta is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has over 40 Years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Qualifications :

  • M.Ch. (C.V.T.S.)G.B.Pant Hospital, New Delhi
  • M.S. (General Surgery)S.P. Medical College, Bikaner, University of Rajasthan
  • M.B.B.S University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Hospital Address :

Medanta The Medicity, Medicity, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Mehmet Emin Korkmaz

, Turkey, Ankara

Cardiac enterologist • 33 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Mehmet Emin Korkmaz is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Guven Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Emin Korkmaz is part of:

  • Member of Turkish Medical Association
  • Member of Turkish Cardiology Association Internal Medicine
  • Member of American Society of Echocardiography
  • Member of European Society of Cardiology

Certifications :

  • "Young Investigator Award" Mediterranean Association of Cardiology

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
  • Baylor College of Medicine Houston Texas

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere, G

Dr. Professor Mehmet Baltali

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiologist • 23 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Professor Mehmet Baltali is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • St. Georg Austrian High School, 1978
  • University of Vienna Medical School, 1987

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

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Dr. Chin Sze Piaw

, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Cardiologist • 15 years experience

Malay English
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Dr. Chin Sze Piaw is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Malaysia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS from Newcastle, UK

Hospital Address :

Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre, Jalan Tun Razak, Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

What is the medical expertise of Dr Chin Sze Piaw?

  • Dr Chin Sze Piaw is a notable interventional cardiologist with more than 15 years of experience in the field. He has expertise in cardiac arrhythmias, coronary artery diseases, angina, atherosclerosis, tachycardia and angina.
  • For his noteworthy contributions to the field of cardiovascular medicine, Dr Piaw was honoured with the title of Fellow of the National Heart Association of Malaysia in 2008.
  • Due to his extensive research in the field of stem cells and cellular molecular signalling, Dr Piaw was appointed as the Chairman of the National Stem Cell Registry. He is also a member of the Malaysian Medical Council and the Royal College of Physicians (UK).
  • Dr Piaw has many publications to his credit. Some of his high-impact research works include:
    1. Synergistic effects of intracoronary infusion of autologous bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and revascularization procedure on the improvement of cardiac function in patients with severe ischemic cardiomyopathy.
    2. Intramyocardial and intracoronary autologous bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cell treatment in chronic severe dilated cardiomyopathy.
    3. The effects of intravenous infusion of autologous mesenchymal stromal cells in patients with subacute middle cerebral artery infarct: a phase 2 randomized controlled trial on safety, tolerability and efficacy.
Dr. Abdulla Arslan

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiologist • 15 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Abdulla Arslan is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Abdulla Arslan is part of:

  • Member of Board, Heart Failure Study Group
  • Turkish Society of Cardiology
  • ESC (European Society of Cardiology)
  • HFA (Heart Failure Association)
  • Heart Failure Specialists of Tomorrow (HOT)
  • National Representative for Turkey

Certifications :

  • Fellow of HFA (Heart Failure Association)

Qualifications :

  • School of Medicine (English), Hacettepe University, 1993-2000

Hospital Address:

Zeytinlik, Halit Ziya Usakligil, Bakirkoy/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Georgie Thomas

, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Cardiologist • 19 years experience

English. Hindi Malayalam Tamil
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Dr. Georgie Thomas is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Certifications :

  • Diploma of the National Board (DNB) in Cardiology in 2007

Qualifications :

  • MBBS at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, India(1996)
  • MD in Internal Medicine from the Government Medical College and Wanless Hospital, India(2002)

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Joseph Kurian

, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Cardiologist • 20 years experience

English Tamil Malayalam
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Dr Joseph Kurian is one of the top Cardiologist in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The clinician holds over 24 years of experience and is associated with LLH Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Association and Memberships Dr. Joseph Kurian is part of:

  • European Society of Cardiology
  • European Heart Failure society

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DNB
  • DM

Hospital Address :

LLH Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Medical Expertise of Dr. Joseph Kurian

  • Medical expertise in treatment of Blocked Arteries, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Tachycardia, Coronary Artery Disease, and Bradycardia.
  • Popular procedures performed by Dr. Kurian are Pacemaker Implantation Surgery, EPS & RFA, Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast), and Angioplasty.
  • Dr. Joseph Kurian is well qualified with an MD ( internal medicine) from Kottayam medical college and DNB in Internal Medicine.
  • Super specialty training in cardiology (DM Cardiology) from Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Science and Technology Trivandrum.
  • He has been associated with LLH Hospital Abu Dhabi since 2008 as head of Cardiology Department.
  • The specialist has published many papers in numerous reputed International journals.
  • Member of European society of Cardiology and European Heart failure society.
Dr. Khaled Galal

, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Cardiologist • 10 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr Khaled Galal is one of the top Interventional Cardiologist in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with Lifecare Hospital, Musaffah.

Association and Memberships Dr. Khaled Galal is part of:

  • the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

Qualifications :

  • MBBCh
  • MSc

Hospital Address :

Lifecare Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Medical Expertise of Dr. Khaled Galal

  • Dr. Khaled's areas of expertise include angiography and angioplasty, echocardiography, complicated vascular disease management, and heart failure.
  • Popular procedures performed by the specialist areArrhythmia Treatment with Ablation and Pacemakers, 64 Slice CT Angiography, Coronary Angiogram, Peripheral Angiogram, Coronary Angioplasty, Angiography, Angioplasty - 1 Stent, and Angioplasty - 2 Stent.
  • Dr. Khaled Galal is one of the best Interventional Cardiologists in the UAE, with over ten years of expertise.
  • He is a member of Ireland's Royal College of Physicians.
  • Dr. Khaled has a long list of international publications, essays, and talks to his credit.
  • He received his MBBS and MSc degrees from Cairo University in Egypt.
  • Dr. Khaled speaks Arabic and English fluently.
Dr. Fulya Avci Demir

, Turkey, Antalya

Cardiologist • 10 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Fulya Avci Demir is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Antalya Anadolu Hastanesi.

Association and Memberships Dr. Fulya Avci Demir is part of:

  • Member of Turkish Medical Association Turkish Cardiovascular Member of Association Cardiovascular Acaedemia Association Member of America Heart Association
  • Member of Europeon Association of Cardiovascular Imaging

Qualifications :

  • Akdeniz University Faculty of
  • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

What is the medical expertise of Dr Fulya Avci Demir?

  • Dr Fulya Avci Demir is a respected interventional cardiologist with more than 10 years of experience in her field of expertise. Her core competencies include heart valve disease, 3-D echocardiography, heart failure, cardio-oncology, heart valve repair and replacement, speckle tracking echocardiography and angiography.
  • She completed a Fellowship in Echocardiography at King's College London, England in 2018.
  • She is a member of several leading cardiac organizations such as the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the Turkish Medical Association, the American Heart Association and the Cardiovascular Academy Association.
  • Her publications include:
    1. Relationship between serum levels of BNP and left ventricular mechanics with the severity of mitral regurgitation in asymptomatic patients with organic mitral regurgitation and preserved left ventricular function. Avcı Demir F, Papachristidis A., Altekin RE , Demir İ. Akd Med J 2020;3:364-72.
    2. Differential diagnosis of apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and apical displacement of the papillary muscles: a multimodality imaging point of view Ünlü S, Özden Tok Ö, Avcı Demir F, Papadopoulos K, Monaghan MJ.Echocardiography. 2021 Jan;38(1):103-113.
    3. Short and mid-term results of transcatheter aortic valve implantation: A single-centre experience. Kilinc AY, Altekin RE, Avci Demir F, Onac M, Saydam G, Demir I. Kocaeli Med J 2021;10.
Dr. Rupesh Kaushik

, India, Delhi

Cardiologist • 17 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Rupesh Kaushik is one of the top Interventional Cardiologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 12 years of experience and is associated with Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rupesh Kaushik is part of:

  • Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

Certifications :

  • Post Doctoral Fellowship (Interventional Cardiology)

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Sector 3, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110075, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Rupesh Kaushik

  • Medical expertise in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT), angioplasty, IVUS, OCT Rotablation, FFR, Pacemaker and ICD insertion, Device Closure and Cardiac and peripheral angiography.
  • He is an expert in a variety of cardiology diagnostic and treatment methods.
  • A board-certified cardiac surgeon who works at Aakash Healthcare Super Specialty Hospital in New Delhi.
  • He is a well qualified specialist with an MBBS, MD, and DM in Cardiology .
  • Dr. Rupesh is a respected SCAI member (Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions).
  • At the Kerala Heart Rhythm Society Annual Meeting, he received the Young Investigator Award, and he placed second in the ICCK Interventional Cardiology Quiz.
Dr. Sushan Mukhopadhyay

, India, Kolkata

Cardiac enterologist • 28 years experience

Hindi Bengali English
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Dr Sushan Mukhopadhyay is one of the top Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Kolkata, India. The doctor holds over 28 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sushan Mukhopadhyay is part of:

  • Medical Council of India

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Canal Circular Road, Kadapara, Phool Bagan, Kadapara, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Sushan Mukhopadhyay

  • Dr. Sushan is an expert of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery.
  • He has been specialised in Minimally invasive heart Surgery( key hole heart surgery) that includes Multivessel keyhole CABG
  • Dr. Sushan Specialised in Total Arterial CABGs, Redo Heart Surgeries, Aortic Aneurysm surgeries, and specially Cardiac Surgery in marginal patients, elderly and frail, by Minimally invasive techniques
  • Dr Susan Mukhopadhyay is one of the best Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Kolkata, with a thriving experience of 25+ years
  • Considering his past experience, he has worked with numerous well-established & reputed hospitals such as Apollo, B.M Birla Heart Institute, etc.
  • Dr. Sushan has a vast experience of more than 12000 cardiac surgeries
  • He is proficient with 3 languages- English, Hindi, & Bengali
  • The doctor holds memberships of various reputed organizations such as IACTS, EACTS & STS (U.S.A)
Dr. Jeewan Pillai

, India, Noida

Cardiac enterologist • 17 years experience

Malayalam Hindi English
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Dr Jeewan Pillai is one of the top Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Noida, India. The doctor holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with Metro Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Jeewan Pillai is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council
  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MCh
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Metro Hospital & Heart Institute, Buddh Vihar, Block X, Sector 12, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Jeewan Pillai

  • Dr. Pillai’s primary interest lies in adult Cardiac surgery which includes CABG and valvular heart disease in adults.
  • Dr. Pillai has special interest in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery programme (Minimal access valve replacement and Coronary artery bypass).
  • Dr. Jeevan Pillai is an eminent cardiac surgeon in Delhi/NCR, with 15+ years of expertise.
  • He creates well-defined plans and processes for critical care instances in order to help patients recover quickly.
  • Dr. Pillai has various publications under his name.
  • He keeps himself up to date with all of the latest medical breakthroughs as a promising doctor.
  • His caring attitude has assisted countless patients in making a quick recovery.
  • Dr. Pillai holds the membership of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
Dr. Abraham Oomman

, India, Chennai

Cardiologist • 20 years experience

English Malayalam
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Dr Abraham Oomman is one of the most skillful Cardiologist in Chennai, India. The medical specialist holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Abraham Oomman is part of:

  • Tamilnadu Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • DNB
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital Greams Road Chennai - Best Hospital in Chennai, Greams Road, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Ramesh Gudapati

, India, Hyderabad

Cardiologist • 32 years experience

Telugu English
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Dr Ramesh Gudapati is one of the top Interventional Cardiologist in Hyderabad, India. The doctor holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Star Hospitals.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship In Interventional Cardiology - national heart center -singapore, 2001
  • Fellowship In Interventional Cardiology - institute cardiovasculaire paris sud, 2002

Qualifications :

  • DNB
  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Alp Burak Catakoglu

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiologist • 24 years experience

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Dr Alp Burak Catakoglu is one of the best Interventional Cardiologist in Istanbul, Turkey. The clinician holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Alp Burak Catakoglu is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Cardiology
  • European Society of Cardiology
  • European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
  • European Bifurcation Club
  • European Atherosclerosis Society
  • Istanbul Interventional Cardiology Academy
  • Turkish Society of Cardiology Interventional Cardiology Working Group

Certifications :

  • Course on Coronary Physiology and Clinical Use of FFR, France (2011)
  • TAVI Training, Switzerland (2011)
  • Bioabsorbable Vascular Scaffold Certification, France (2012)

Qualifications :

  • Kdz. Eregli Anatolian High School (1993)
  • IU Cerrahpa?a Faculty of Medicine, English Medicine Program (1993-1999)
  • University of London Georges Hospital, Internal Medicine Rotation, UK (1997)
  • Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiology (1999-2004)

Hospital Address :

Ulus Mahallesi, Liv Hospital Group, Canan Sokak, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

Medical Expertise of Dr. Alp Burak Catakoglu

  • Medical Expertise of Dr. Alp Burak Catakoglu is Coronary Angiography, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Radial Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Interventions.
  • Other procedures regularly performed by the specialist are Advanced Coronary Imaging (IVUS, OCT), Coronary Physiological Evaluation, Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), and Renal Denervention
  • Publications and Talks by the specialist: International Papers (18), National Papers (4), International Presentations (9), National Presentations (13),
  • He has also been the Reviewer for International Journals (6), Reviewer for National Journals (1), Presentations at International Conferences (3), and Presentations at National Conferences (6)
  • Memberships of Turkish Society of Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology, and European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
  • European Bifurcation Club, European Atherosclerosis Society, Istanbul Academy of Interventional Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology Study Group, Turkish Society of Cardiology are other memberships of the specialist
  • Recipient of Best Interventional Case Award, Turkish Society of Cardiology (2009) and Fellowship Diploma of European Society of Cardiology (2006)
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Who are the top Heart Specialists in All offering online consultation?

Given below are some of the most sought after heart specialist available for online consultation:

Who is a Heart Specialist?

A cardiologist or a heart specialist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats conditions of the cardiovascular system, i.e., the heart and blood vessels. Cardiologists are also qualified to treat heart attacks, arrhythmia, heart failure, heart valve disease, and high blood pressure.

To make a diagnosis, cardiologists may carry out physical exams, order tests like an electrocardiogram (EKG), blood tests, exercise stress tests, and interpret tests. They also prescribe medications and recommend lifestyle changes such as reducing stress levels, diet, exercise, and managing weight. Heart specialists or cardiologists can perform various procedures, such as inserting a cardiac catheter or implanting a pacemaker. Cardiologists may also teach at universities and conduct research within labs to develop new treatments.

Different types of heart doctors are:

  • Non-Invasive Cardiologist: A Non-Invasive Cardiologist focuses on various cardiology procedures that do not involve heart surgery. Most of their work includes performing cardiology consultations. Their responsibility is generally to help the patients in diagnosing, preventing, and managing any potential heart conditions.
  • Invasive Cardiologist: An Invasive Cardiologist’s responsibilities include everything that of a Non-Invasive Cardiologist. They are also trained in cardiac catheterization and many other minor procedures or surgeries.
  • Interventional Cardiologist: When a patient is needed to undergo more advanced procedures other than Invasive and Non-Invasive Cardiology, an interventional cardiologist can help with treatment.
  • Cardiac Surgeons: The sub-type of Invasive Cardiology is Cardiothoracic Surgery or Cardiac Surgery. A cardiac surgeon specializes in the treatment of heart diseases through surgery. Over their years of experience, they can get additional qualifications to become specialist cardiologists.
  • Electrophysiologist Cardiologist: The responsibilities of an Electrophysiologist Cardiologist include a number of tasks, including evaluating the heart’s bio-electrical impulses to get vital information about a patient’s cardiac health.
What are the qualifications of a Heart Specialist?

To become a heart specialist or cardiologist, you need to go through a long period of medical education for acquiring board certification and licensure. After completing 10+2 with PCB, a candidate can continue your further studies towards becoming a cardiologist.

These doctors have special training in the field of cardiology. Cardiologists have to complete MBBS before focusing on heart-related specialties.

A cardiologist undergoes many years of medical training. Basic steps to become a cardiologist are:

  • Gain a bachelor’s degree with MBBS after 10+2.
  • Get admission in a PG course like Doctor of Medicine (MD) in general medicine.
  • After finishing a three-year degree of MD, they pursue a super specialty course of 3-year DM in cardiology to become a cardiologist.
What conditions do Heart Specialist treat?

Some common cardiac conditions treated by a heart specialist are:

  • Congestive heart disease
  • High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
  • Hypertension
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Arrhythmias
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Pericarditis
  • Ventricular tachycardia
  • High blood pressure, or hypertension
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Patent Foramen Ovale
  • Palpitations
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Chest pain
  • Atrial Septal Defect
  • Atrial Fibrillation / Atrial Flutter
What diagnostic tests are required by a Heart Specialist?

Your cardiologist may order some medical tests to help find out what heart condition you are suffering from. Some of these tests are explained below.

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG): An ECG measures your heart’s electrical impulses and indicates heart health.
  • Echocardiogram: It is a common test that gives a picture of the heart using ultrasound.
  • Nuclear cardiac stress test: This is also called an ‘exercise thallium scan’ or an ‘exercise nuclear scan’.
  • Coronary angiogram: A coronary angiogram may be done after angina or a heart attack.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): It shows the structure of your heart and how it is working, so the best treatment can be decided for you.
  • Coronary computed tomography angiogram (CCTA): It is a specialized type of computed tomography (CT) scan that is used to help diagnose coronary artery disease.
When should you visit a Heart Specialist?

Called a silent killer, heart diseases often occur with no symptoms until a major health event like a heart attack or a stroke occurs. This is the reason why it’s important to assess your risk factors now to recognize the early signs and seek preventative treatment. The presence of any of the below nine factors may the reason to seek the help of a heart specialist or cardiologist:

  • Chest Discomfort
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Cholesterol
  • Preeclampsia
  • Family history with heart disease
  • Shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Swelling in the legs
  • Abnormally slow or fast heart rate
  • Leg pain or ulcers due to blood vessel diseases
What can you expect from your first visit with a Heart Specialist?

Your first appointment with a heart specialist will involve a check of your vitals, which is a non-invasive method to measure your heart’s electrical activity. Also, the clinical staff will note all details about your family and health history that a cardiologist or heart specialist should know.

Your cardiologist will thoroughly examine your heart health and might suggest some tests that can include urine or blood tests, an electrocardiogram (EKG), an PET, MRI, or CT scan, or a stress test. A heart specialist can diagnose any existing condition and determine future risks. They will also help create a routine that benefits your overall heart health and reduces your risk of developing heart conditions.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Heart Specialist?

Below are somecommon procedures performed by a Heart Specialist:

  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Pulse palpation and auscultation
  • A cardiac stress test
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Biventricular pacing
  • Pacemaker implantation
  • Rotational atherectomy
  • Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Atherectomy
  • Embolic Protection
  • Percutaneous Valve Repair
  • Balloon Angioplasty
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
  • Atherectomy
  • Stent Implantation
  • Patent Foramen Ovale Closure
  • Hypothermia/Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
  • Coronary artery bypass graft
  • Minimally invasive heart surgery
  • Heart Transplant
  • Valvuloplasty
  • Valve repair
  • Valve replacement

FAQs related to

Who is a Heart Specialist?

A cardiologist or a heart specialist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats conditions of the cardiovascular system, i.e., the heart and blood vessels. Cardiologists are also qualified to treat heart attacks, arrhythmia, heart failure, heart valve disease, and high blood pressure.

To make a diagnosis, cardiologists may carry out physical exams, order tests like an electrocardiogram (EKG), blood tests, exercise stress tests, and interpret tests. They also prescribe medications and recommend lifestyle changes such as reducing stress levels, diet, exercise, and managing weight. Heart specialists or cardiologists can perform various procedures, such as inserting a cardiac catheter or implanting a pacemaker. Cardiologists may also teach at universities and conduct research within labs to develop new treatments.

Different types of heart doctors are:

  • Non-Invasive Cardiologist: A Non-Invasive Cardiologist focuses on various cardiology procedures that do not involve heart surgery. Most of their work includes performing cardiology consultations. Their responsibility is generally to help the patients in diagnosing, preventing, and managing any potential heart conditions.
  • Invasive Cardiologist: An Invasive Cardiologist’s responsibilities include everything that of a Non-Invasive Cardiologist. They are also trained in cardiac catheterization and many other minor procedures or surgeries.
  • Interventional Cardiologist: When a patient is needed to undergo more advanced procedures other than Invasive and Non-Invasive Cardiology, an interventional cardiologist can help with treatment.
  • Cardiac Surgeons: The sub-type of Invasive Cardiology is Cardiothoracic Surgery or Cardiac Surgery. A cardiac surgeon specializes in the treatment of heart diseases through surgery. Over their years of experience, they can get additional qualifications to become specialist cardiologists.
  • Electrophysiologist Cardiologist: The responsibilities of an Electrophysiologist Cardiologist include a number of tasks, including evaluating the heart’s bio-electrical impulses to get vital information about a patient’s cardiac health.
What are the qualifications of a Heart Specialist?

To become a heart specialist or cardiologist, you need to go through a long period of medical education for acquiring board certification and licensure. After completing 10+2 with PCB, a candidate can continue your further studies towards becoming a cardiologist.

These doctors have special training in the field of cardiology. Cardiologists have to complete MBBS before focusing on heart-related specialties.

A cardiologist undergoes many years of medical training. Basic steps to become a cardiologist are:

  • Gain a bachelor’s degree with MBBS after 10+2.
  • Get admission in a PG course like Doctor of Medicine (MD) in general medicine.
  • After finishing a three-year degree of MD, they pursue a super specialty course of 3-year DM in cardiology to become a cardiologist.
What conditions do Heart Specialist treat?

Some common cardiac conditions treated by a heart specialist are:

  • Congestive heart disease
  • High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
  • Hypertension
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Arrhythmias
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Pericarditis
  • Ventricular tachycardia
  • High blood pressure, or hypertension
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Patent Foramen Ovale
  • Palpitations
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Chest pain
  • Atrial Septal Defect
  • Atrial Fibrillation / Atrial Flutter
What diagnostic tests are required by a Heart Specialist?

Your cardiologist may order some medical tests to help find out what heart condition you are suffering from. Some of these tests are explained below.

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG): An ECG measures your heart’s electrical impulses and indicates heart health.
  • Echocardiogram: It is a common test that gives a picture of the heart using ultrasound.
  • Nuclear cardiac stress test: This is also called an ‘exercise thallium scan’ or an ‘exercise nuclear scan’.
  • Coronary angiogram: A coronary angiogram may be done after angina or a heart attack.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): It shows the structure of your heart and how it is working, so the best treatment can be decided for you.
  • Coronary computed tomography angiogram (CCTA): It is a specialized type of computed tomography (CT) scan that is used to help diagnose coronary artery disease.
When should you visit a Heart Specialist?

Called a silent killer, heart diseases often occur with no symptoms until a major health event like a heart attack or a stroke occurs. This is the reason why it’s important to assess your risk factors now to recognize the early signs and seek preventative treatment. The presence of any of the below nine factors may the reason to seek the help of a heart specialist or cardiologist:

  • Chest Discomfort
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Cholesterol
  • Preeclampsia
  • Family history with heart disease
  • Shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Swelling in the legs
  • Abnormally slow or fast heart rate
  • Leg pain or ulcers due to blood vessel diseases
What can you expect from your first visit with a Heart Specialist?

Your first appointment with a heart specialist will involve a check of your vitals, which is a non-invasive method to measure your heart’s electrical activity. Also, the clinical staff will note all details about your family and health history that a cardiologist or heart specialist should know.

Your cardiologist will thoroughly examine your heart health and might suggest some tests that can include urine or blood tests, an electrocardiogram (EKG), an PET, MRI, or CT scan, or a stress test. A heart specialist can diagnose any existing condition and determine future risks. They will also help create a routine that benefits your overall heart health and reduces your risk of developing heart conditions.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Heart Specialist?

Below are somecommon procedures performed by a Heart Specialist:

  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Pulse palpation and auscultation
  • A cardiac stress test
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Biventricular pacing
  • Pacemaker implantation
  • Rotational atherectomy
  • Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Atherectomy
  • Embolic Protection
  • Percutaneous Valve Repair
  • Balloon Angioplasty
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
  • Atherectomy
  • Stent Implantation
  • Patent Foramen Ovale Closure
  • Hypothermia/Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
  • Coronary artery bypass graft
  • Minimally invasive heart surgery
  • Heart Transplant
  • Valvuloplasty
  • Valve repair
  • Valve replacement

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About Heart Specialist

Heart specialists, also called Cardiologists, are doctors specialized in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disorders like severe hypertension, elevated cholesterol level to heart rhythm problems. Cardiologists not just diagnoses and treats heart conditions but they also perform procedures that help diagnose as well as treat the heart conditions.

Heart specialist who specializes in performing the procedures (invasive and non-invasive) for treating the cardiac disorders and conditions are Cardiac Surgeons. Likewise, a specialized cardiologist may perform procedures to treat specific problems. For instance, interventional cardiologists place stents in clogged arteries, close small holes in the heart and place specialized devices in the heart or a pediatric cardiologists who are the heart specialists specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, medical management and prevention of heart disorders in children.

Procedures Performed

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
  • Ambulatory ECG
  • Echocardiogram
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Pulse palpation and auscultation
  • Shygmomanometer
  • Cardiovascular magnetic resonance
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • A cardiac stress test.
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Biventricular pacing
  • Carotid artery ultrasound
  • Dobutamine nuclear imaging
  • Pacemaker implantation
  • Rotational atherectomy
  • Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

Top Heart Specialists

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Vaidotas ZabulisKardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, Vilnius
Dr. Ashish ChauhanSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Sarita GulatiManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Juli CarballoCentro Medico Teknon, Barcelona
Dr. Bikram K MohantyVenkateshwar Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Ahmet Anil SahinLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Vichai BenjacholamasBangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Shailendra LalwaniManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Heart Specialist

Take action and have it examined by a specialist if you see any signs of heart disease, such as excessive cholesterol or high blood pressure. With MediGence, you may contact a top-notch heart specialist in just one click without needing to commute, wait in long queues, spend excessive thousands of dollars, or take the stress. For your initial care, telemedicine is a high-end, specialized service that allows you to organize your trip later. Consulting with a heart specialist of your choice is an important decision in your healthcare journey. Let us have a look at the reasons to avail online consultation with heart specialists-

  • The primary and most crucial reason to consult with a Heart specialist online is to determine the accurate diagnosis and line of treatment.
  • The heart specialists are the only suitable medical professionals who can assist you better, as they are well-skilled in treating heart problems and diseases as well as assisting patients in managing their symptoms & condition in a most efficient manner
  • You can have hassle-free access to globally renowned Heart specialists, which include Non-invasive cardiologists, Invasive Cardiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Cardiac surgeons, Electrophysiologist Cardiologists, or any other specialty specialist.
  • Specialists can recommend you the most relevant tests like ECG, CTs, TMT, and others; in order to examine your condition thoroughly
  • He/she will guide you through the multiple treatment options/alternatives like recommend you a physical examination, advise surgery if necessitates, keep you on medications, or any other option.
  • This consultation also ensures that you develop a relationship with the specialist, so that you can speak freely about the problems you will/are facing
  • You can overcome the occurrence of misdiagnosis, owing to over or incorrect diagnosis, and the wrong line of treatment. This can instigate your heart difficulties to a most severe level.
  • When it comes to critical conditions, online consultation with the right specialist can make a big difference in the pace of your treatment and speedy recovery
  • Every detail is meticulously examined, and an online consultation guarantees that nothing is overlooked in the pursuit of the most efficient solution.
  • If you find the consultation and the specialist quite authentic & reliable, then you can plan your treatment with the same specialist, accordingly
  • As the healthcare experts listed on the platform can converse freely in English, communication hurdles are eliminated. If there is a language barrier, like in Arabia, we do offer effective solutions.
  • You can observe and choose the most appropriate Heart specialist from the pool of board-certified experts worldwide
  • Telemedicine follows the privacy protocols in accordance with HIPAA compliance. Your personal information will be kept secured.
  • Telemedicine has a secured payment gateway through which you can pay a reasonable amount with full safety
  • Online consultation with a Heart Specialist can cost you between 123 USD- 456 USD

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Which are the countries where we can find Heart Specialist?

Popular Heart Specialist in Top Countries are :

Type of Heart Specialist available Worldwide?

Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

  • Interventional Cardiologist
  • Cardiac Surgeon
  • Pediatric Cardiologist
  • Pediatric CTVS

Top Rated Hospitals Where We Can Find Heart Specialist Worldwide?

List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Heart Specialist Worldwide are as followed:

Can we get the list of Heart Specialist worldwide in any other language?

Yes, we provide the list of Heart Specialist worldwide in the following languages: