Dr. Refai Showkathali
MBBS, MRCP (UK), CCT - Cardiology
Cardiologist,
Interventional Cardiologist
25 Years Experience Overall (10 years as specialist)
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100% (23 patients)
After finishing medical graduation in India, Dr. Refai moved to the UK for further training. His career in Cardiology was undertaken at World Class Tertiary Cardiac Centres like St.Bartholomew's Hospital (London), Imperial College Hospital (formerly called as Hammersmith Hospital, London), St George's Hospital (London), The Essex Cardiothoracic Surgeon Centre (Essex) and King's College Hospital (London). He moved back to India after 14 years of specialist training in advanced Interventional Cardiology and practising in India for last 4 yrs. He is currently practising in Apollo Main Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai. He is currently holding the prestigious Fellowship of Royal College of Physicians, London (FRCP, London) and Fellowship of American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Fellowship of European Society of Cardiology (FESC). He is an Examiner for the MRCP PACES exam being conducted by the Royal College of Physicians, London. He also holds an academic title of "Professor" at Apollo Hospital Educational and Research Foundation.Specialist in Angioplasty (Stent placement), Transradial Rotablation, Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty, Left main stem (LMCA), Bifurcation angioplasty, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Transcatheter valvular interventions, Pacemaker, ICD, CRT implantation and ASD closures . TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Fellowship undertaken at King's College Hospital, London which is one of the high volume TAVI centers in the world performing TAVI's from 2007.He has published extensively in the field of Cardiology with more than 50 peer-reviewed publications in reputed International Journals. Invited Faculty in various national and International conferences. He also regularly reviews manuscripts for national and International journals for publication.
Adyar, Chennai
Arka Center for Hormonal Health Pvt Ltd
5/2, Sastri Nagar, 1st Avenue, Landmark: Near Priyalab and Near Telephone Exchange, Chennai
Tue, Thu
07:00 - 09:00
Greams Road, Chennai
Apollo Hospital
21/22 Greams Lane, Thousand Lights, Off Greams Road, Landmark: Near Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Chennai
Mon - Sat
09:00 - 05:00
Patient Stories for Dr. Refai Showkathali
Visited For Back Pain Treatment
I was admitted in the hospital for backpain and fainting. Doctors examined me and i was not satisfied with the diagnosis. At that time my best friend suggested Dr.Refai .My wife explained the ailment overphone.She was very much impressed about the the doctor's guidance . We discharged from madurai and proceeded to chennai for treatment. I had breathing problem and fainted continously. His findings through Echo, CTand Doppler revealed thrombus in lung and left leg. Without any delay (around 10.45 pm) , Dr. rang us and informed that this could be cured with injection and medicine. I am undergoing treatment. From then i am getting improved day by day. I feel secured in safe hands of the best Dr, i never (ever)met. Being a Doctor, He (Dr.Refai ) is a man of simplicity. His patience in explaining the path of treatment made us strong. Great, he is not only a Dr, he is a God to save our life.
Visited For Treadmill Test - TMT
Dr Refai is knowledgeable. He is humble and understands the needs of his patient and makes you comfortable like you are chatting with a friend. He has a relaxed approach while treating his patients.He gives enough time and attention to the patient and go through all your medical records.Any patient meeting him will get the confidence that they are in safest hands. He is approachable at any time over the phone to address any of your medical concerns.
more..Visited For Chest Pain During Exercise
*** **** ****** ****** *** *** **** *** ******** ******* *** ********* *** ********** ** *** **** ****** I took my father to many cardio doctors but he is very special to our family. His skills sets are good as well. Without any doubt you can consult him for any cardio symptoms ** **** **** *** *** **** *********
Dr.Refai is a very genuine and down to earth person. The way he explained my heart condition and the treatment of choice did not scare me instead it gave me a clarity of my situation and helped me in deciding the treatment I want. His approach to me at the time of procedure was very much stress relieving. He is simply an awesome doctor.
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Q: Where does Dr. Refai Showkathali practice?
A: Dr. Refai Showkathali practices at Arka Center for Hormonal Health Pvt Ltd - Adyar, Apollo Hospital - Greams Road and 1 other centres.
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Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Refai Showkathali?
A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Refai Showkathali for Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (Icds), Cardiac Catheterisation, ASD / VSD Device Closure. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
Q: What do patients say about Dr. Refai Showkathali?
A: Dr. Refai Showkathali has been recommended by 23 patients and has recieved stories from 18 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. Refai Showkathali's education qualification?
A: Dr. Refai Showkathali has the following qualifications - MBBS, MRCP (UK), CCT - Cardiology. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.
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