Dr Abu Baker completed her basic medical training and subsequently undertook cardiology training at renowned National Heart Institute of Malaysia. The National Heart Institute (IJN) is an advanced cardiovascular and thoracic health centre which mainly services adult and paediatric heart patients. The IJN works jointly with leading international medical establishments that innovates new clinical techniques into the system of this heart institution.

Chris Lim has trained in all aspects of cardiology with an interest in PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention), angioplasty and stenting. He completed his training in Melbourne and then completed a further three-year post-graduate training fellowship in Oxford, United Kingdom.

Han obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the University of Melbourne and completed his Cardiology training at the Austin Hospital, before undertaking training in the area of cardiac electrophysiology and device implantations. Han’s PhD thesis was onin stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF).

Dr Nilesh Mehta is a senior cardiologist and Director of Northside cardiology. He has been working at Northern Hospital for last 13 years as acardiologist with a focus in interventional cardiology.

Dr Om Narayan is a cardiologist with an interest in interventional cardiology at Northern Private Hospital and clinical lead for hypertension services at MonashHeart. A large proportion of his work involves caring for patients presenting with chest pain and acute coronary syndromes with a particular interest in the use of advanced imaging technology and invasive physiological assessment, improving patient care.

“I have been a Medical Doctor for over 25 years and am very passionate about delivering a personalised and balanced cardiac care to my patients. I feel strongly that my patients’ wishes should be respected and their fears appreciated and allayed before my management can be considered a success. I believe it is an honour and a privilege to serve my community to the absolute best of my ability.”

Dr Rifly Rafiudeen is a Cardiologist with particular interest in Interventional Cardiology, including cardiovascular risk assessment and management, chest pain, and coronary artery disease.

Dr John Ramzy is a general cardiologist with a clinical interest in interventional cardiology including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease and adult congenital heart disease. After graduating from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medical Science, John trained in five of Melbourne’s leading cardiology units including St. Vincent’s Hospital, The University Hospital Geelong, Box Hill Hospital, The Alfred Hospital and Royal Melbourne Hospital. Through this broad experience he has a wide skill set including management of valvular heart disease, advanced heart failure, arrhythmias and complex coronary artery disease.

Dr Sharma completed his cardiology training at the Northern Hospital. He then under took a one year fellowship in intervention cardiology followed by a second fellowship in cardiac imaging at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. Dr Sharma has extensive experience in cardiology including general cardiology, valvular heart disease and all aspects of echocardiography (trans thoracic, transoesophageal, 3D/4 D, contrast and stress echocardiography). He has an interest in heart failure. Dr Sharma currently holds a public appointment at the Northern Hospital consulting in heart failure and imaging (echo). His academic interest includes the supervision and training of advanced trainees in cardiology. Dr Sharma has also participated in research at the Northern Hospital and is a co-investigator in multinational trials.