Prof. Dr. Karamat Ali Shah – Cardiologist

Prof. Dr. Karamat Ali Shah is a highly experienced cardiologist in Peshawar with more than five decades of experience in cardiovascular medicine. He currently practices as a Consultant and Professor of Cardiology at Rehman Medical Institute. His professional work has focused particularly on adult cardiology, interventional cardiology, medical education and the training of doctors.

His long career encompasses clinical cardiology as well as academic and leadership responsibilities, making him one of the senior figures in cardiovascular medicine in Peshawar.

Areas of Expertise

His clinical and professional expertise includes:

• Adult cardiology
• Interventional cardiology
• Coronary artery disease
• Hypertension
• Heart attack assessment and management
• Angina and chest pain evaluation
• Heart rhythm disorders
• Cardiovascular risk assessment
• Echocardiographic assessment
• Long-term cardiac disease management
• Medical education
• Clinical teaching and mentorship

RMI specifically identifies interventional cardiology, adult cardiology, and medical education and mentorship as his principal areas of expertise.

A Long Career in Cardiology

With over 55 years of professional experience, Prof. Dr. Karamat Ali Shah has worked across clinical practice, teaching and cardiology leadership. RMI describes his career as including contributions to medical education and cardiology practice both in Pakistan and abroad.

He has also served as President of the Pakistan Cardiac Society, an important professional leadership role within Pakistan’s cardiology community.

His academic involvement has included teaching and mentoring doctors, adding a significant medical-education dimension to his clinical career.

Adult and Interventional Cardiology

Prof. Dr. Karamat Ali Shah’s clinical focus includes the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular conditions affecting adults, alongside interventional cardiology.

Patients may consult a cardiologist for problems such as persistent or unexplained chest discomfort, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, suspected coronary artery disease, previous heart attack or other cardiovascular concerns. The appropriate investigations and treatment depend on the individual patient’s symptoms, medical history and cardiovascular risk factors.