Dr Joseph Chiha
Cardiologist and interventional cardiologist
About Dr Joseph Chiha
Dr Joseph Chiha (MBBS FRACP) is a consultant cardiologist with expertise in general and interventional cardiology. He manages a wide range of cardiac conditions using the latest clinical evidence, combining medical, lifestyle and procedural approaches to support long-term heart health.
He has a particular clinical interest in chest pain presentations when there are no narrowed arteries, especially in women and is actively involved in research at Bankstown Hospital. Dr Chiha is also experienced in managing elevated lipids and heart failure, with an interest in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Dr Chiha completed a prestigious two-year fellowship in interventional cardiology at the world-renowned Peter Munk Cardiac Centre in Toronto, Canada, in association with Toronto General Hospital and the University of Toronto. This leading centre specializes in advanced approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease. He returned to Sydney with extensive international experience and now performs primary coronary interventions for heart attacks across Bankstown and Liverpool Hospitals, with private procedures at Macquarie University and Norwest Private Hospitals.
Joseph also works as a consultant cardiologist for Douglas Hanly Moir Cardiac Services, reporting on ambulatory blood pressure monitors, electrocardiograms and Holter monitors. Dr Chiha maintains an academic affiliation with the University of New South Wales.
Clinical Interests
Dr Chiha specialises in a broad range of cardiac conditions and procedures, including:
- Coronary artery disease
- Women’s heart health
- Heart disease in aged care
- Renal complications of coronary disease
- Angina (including microvascular and vasospastic angina)
- Acute coronary syndromes
- Hypertension
- Heart failure and cardiomyopathy including hypertrophic and amyloidosis
- Arrhythmias
- Preventive cardiology
He also performs and interprets a comprehensive range of diagnostic cardiac investigations, including:
- Coronary angiography
- Stenting
- Primary interventions for heart attack
- Angiogram evaluation of vasospastic and microvascular angina
- Interpretation of blood pressure monitors, ECGs and Holter monitors
- Echocardiography
- Stress testing
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Holter monitoring
- ECG reporting
Clear communication, teamwork and personalised, evidence-based treatment are the foundations of excellent cardiac care
Dr Chiha focuses on delivering care that is:
Professional Qualifications
MBBS (with Honours)
BMedSc
PhD
Research interest
FRACP
Locations & Availability
Complete Health Australia Norwest
Why Choose CHA?
Every patient receives a thorough assessment and an individualised care plan.
Patient Information
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