Professor Dr. Kazi Nazrul Islam is one of Bangladesh's leading Clinical and Interventional Cardiologists and Medicine Specialists, renowned for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiovascular diseases. He currently serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Cardiology at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, one of the country's premier tertiary healthcare institutions.
He earned his MBBS from Dhaka Medical College and subsequently completed D-Card and MD in Cardiology. To further enhance his professional expertise, he obtained prestigious international fellowships, including FACC (Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, USA), FESC (Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology), and WHO Fellowship in Cardiology (India). These qualifications reflect his commitment to maintaining the highest international standards in cardiovascular care.
With extensive clinical and interventional experience, Professor Dr. Kazi Nazrul Islam specializes in the management of coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart disease, valvular heart disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. He is highly experienced in performing Coronary Angiography (CAG), Coronary Angioplasty (PCI/Stenting), Temporary Pacemaker Implantation, Permanent Pacemaker Implantation, and the management of critically ill patients in CCU, HDU, and ICU settings.
Throughout his distinguished career, He has successfully performed life saving more than 200 primary percutaneous coronary interventions ( primary PCI), more than 10,000 Coronary Angiograms and Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI/Stenting), over 1,000 Temporary Pacemaker Implantations, and more than 200 Permanent Pacemaker Implantations, demonstrating exceptional expertise in interventional cardiology.
In addition to his clinical practice, Professor Dr. Kazi Nazrul Islam is a dedicated teacher, mentor, and researcher. He has played a significant role in advancing cardiovascular education and training while mentoring future generations of physicians and cardiologists. He regularly participates in prestigious international scientific conferences, including EuroPCR (France), ESC Congress (Europe), TCT (USA), TCTAP (South Korea), and Singapore LIVE, ensuring that his patients benefit from the latest evidence-based treatments and international clinical guidelines.
Professor Dr. Kazi Nazrul Islam is also an accomplished medical author. His book, "Clinical and Practical Handbook of Cardiology," received widespread recognition among medical professionals, with its first edition selling out rapidly, followed by the publication of a second edition in two volumes. His upcoming publication, "Heartscape: Imaging and Devices in Interventional Cardiology," reflects his continued dedication to academic excellence and innovation in cardiovascular medicine.
Known for his clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, and commitment to evidence-based medicine, Professor Dr. Kazi Nazrul Islam remains one of Bangladesh's most respected cardiologists. His mission is to deliver world-class cardiovascular care while contributing to medical education, research, and the continuous advancement of cardiac healthcare.
