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Dr. Refai Showkathali
Cardiologist
•22+ years experience
86%
50+ Recommendations
MBBS, MRCP, FRCP, CCT (Cardiology), FACC, FESC, Fellow (TAVI)
English, Hindi, Tamil, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Urdu
86%
50+ Recommendations
About Dr. Refai Showkathali
- •Dr. Refai Showkathali is a Cardiologist with 22 Years of Experience. He is affiliated with Apollo Hospitals Greams Road in Chennai. Dr. Refai Showkathali holds MBBS, MRCP, FRCP, CCT (Cardiology), FACC, FESC, Fellow (TAVI). He can treat a wide range of Cardiology conditions like Barth Syndrome, Dilated cardiomyopathy, Irregular Heartbeat, Orthostatic Hypotension, Patent foramen ovale, and more. He speaks English, Hindi, Tamil, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Urdu.
- •81+ patients recommended Dr. Refai Showkathali with a recommendation score of 86
- •Book a Digital Consult/Hospital Visit with Dr. Refai Showkathali with Apollo now.
- •Dr. Refai Showkathali has over 22 years of experience as a Cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road
Dr Refai Showkathali is a highly respected cardiologist with over 22 years of experience in the field. Dr Showkathali's degrees include an MBBS and he has further specialised with MRCP, FRCP, CCT (Cardiology), FACC, FESC, and is a Fellow (TAVI). He is an active member of several prestigious organisations, including the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS), the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS), the American Heart Association (AHA), and the British Society of Echocardiography (TTE- Fully Accredited Member). Dr Refai is known for treating conditions like irregular heartbeat, palpitations, chest pain during exercise, and blocked blood vessels. As a cardiologist, Dr Showkathali is proficient in performing various procedures, including angioplasty to open blocked arteries, echocardiograms to create images of the heart, cardiac catheterisation for diagnosing heart conditions, and heart transplantation. Based at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Dr Refai Showkathali offers his expert services to patients seeking specialised cardiac care. Dr Showkathali's consultation fees start from Rs 1000. Discounts may be applicable.
Conditions and Procedures
Top Conditions Treated
- •Barth Syndrome
- •Dilated cardiomyopathy
- •Irregular Heartbeat
- •Orthostatic Hypotension
- •Patent foramen ovale
- •Acute Aortic Dissection
- •Acute Pericarditis
- •Plication Of The Inferior Vena Cava
- •Palpitations
- •Heart Transplantation
- •Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- •Rheumatic Heart Disease Treatment
- •Preoperative Treatment
- •Preventive Care Of Heart Lung Diseases
- •Primary Angiitis
- •Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- •Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
- •Andersen Tawil Syndrome
- •Screening For Coronary Artery Disease
- •Screening For Valvulae Heart Disease
- •Pain In Left Part Of Chest
- •Blocked Blood Vessels
- •Blood Pressure Changes
- •Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- •Double Inlet Left Ventricle
- •Congenital Birth Defects In The Heart Correct
- •Chest Pain During Exercise
- •Cardiac Rehabilitation
- •Cardiovascular Emergencies
- •Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- •Cardiac Tamponade
- •Cardiac Arrhythmias
Memberships
Fellow of American College of Cardiology (FACC)
British Cardiovascular society (BCS)
British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS)
Registration
62799
Trainings and Certifications
- Fellowship in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), King’s College Hospital, London
- Fellowship of American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Fellowship of European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
Awards and Recognitions
- He is an “Adjunct Professor” at the Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation.
- Dr. Refai has an immense contribution to the field of Cardiology as well as academic advancement in medicine with more than 70 publications in peer reviewed journals with high impact factor.
- He has been a faculty in many cardiology conferences across the globe
Publications
1. Contemporary Left main PCI: State-of-the-art Review Refai Showkathali, Radhapriya Yalamanchi Interventional Cardiology 2023;18:e20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/icr.2023.02
2. Dilated Cardiomyopathy, multiple left ventricular thrombi, and embolic stroke after mild COVID-19. Radhapriya Yalamanchi, Madhan Kumar Murugan, Krishnaswamy Chandrasekharan, Refai Showkathali Tex Heart Inst J. 2022;49(e):207488. DOI- 10.14503/THIJ-20-7488
3. Unanticipated complication of Transcatheter Correction of superior Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect. Radhapriya Yalamanchi, Muthukumaran C Sivaprakasam, Raja Vijendra Reddy Janke, Krishnaswamy Chandrasekharan, Vijay Shankar Sadhasivam, Refai Showkathali. Journal of Cardiology Cases. 2022;25(2):99-102.
FAQs
How can I take an appointment with Dr Refai Showkathali ?
To book an online appointment with Dr Refai Showkathali, you can visit the app/website of Apollo 24/7, search for Dr Refai Showkathali name, and click on the ‘Consult’ button. Once you make the payment and confirm the consultation, your online appointment will be booked for the chosen appointment time.
Where does Dr Refai Showkathali practice?
Dr Refai Showkathali offers online consultations on our web platform Apollo 24/7 and Apollo 24/7 App. Also, available for physical consultations at the following locations:
Apollo Hospitals Greams Road,Chennai
What is the educational qualification of Dr Refai Showkathali ?
Dr Refai Showkathali is a Cardiologist with over 22 Yrs. years of experience and has the following qualifications -MBBS, MRCP, FRCP, CCT (Cardiology), FACC, FESC, Fellow (TAVI)
What languages can Dr Refai Showkathali speak?
Dr Refai Showkathali can speak English, Hindi, Tamil, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Urdu.
Why do patients visit Dr Refai Showkathali?
Patients visit Dr Refai Showkathali for Cardiology related problems. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Apollo 24|7.
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