The Cardiology Department at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is the national referral centre for cardiovascular care in Guyana. It provides comprehensive, evidence-based management of heart diseases—from emergency treatment to advanced diagnostics and long-term follow-up—delivered by a dedicated team of cardiologists, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Your Care Options
Diagnostic Cardiac Services
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- Echocardiography (ECHO)jj
- Cardiac Stress Testing
- Risk Assessment & Preventive Cardiology Clinics
Interventional Cardiology
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Pacemakers
- Cardiac Ablation Procedures
Outpatient/Diagnostic Cardiac Services
- Heart Failure Clinic (HFC)
- General Cardiology Clinic
- Arrhythmia Clinic
Inpatient Cardiac Services
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) – Comprehensive care for all acute cardiac conditions
- General Cardiology Ward(s) – Management and treatment of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions
Our Team's Expertise
Dr. Michael Chin is a highly trained cardiologist specialising in interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Guyana in 2001, completed his DM in Internal Medicine at the University of the West Indies, and later pursued cardiology residency and interventional fellowship training at the University of Calgary. Since returning to Guyana in 2020, he has served as a Consultant Cardiologist at GPHC, advancing cardiac care and clinical excellence.
The cardiology department has several cardiologists supported by several allied health care professionals and nurses who work as a cohesive team to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care with emphasis on providing excellent customer service and compassionate care.
Cardiologists
Interventional Cardiologists
- Expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterisation
- Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), including angioplasty and stent placement
- Management of acute coronary syndromes (STEMI/NSTEMI)
Electrophysiologists (EP)
- Diagnosis and management of cardiac arrhythmias
- Electrophysiology studies (EPS)
- Catheter ablation procedures
- Pacemaker, ICD and CRT implantation and follow-up
Echocardiography Team
Echo Sonographers
- Perform transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)
- Assist cardiologist with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
- Adherence to international echocardiography standards and protocols
Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) Nurses
Cardiac Intensive Care Nurses
- Specialised care for critically ill cardiac patients
- Management of acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, and arrhythmias
- Post–cardiac intervention and post-procedure care
- Rapid response to cardiac emergencies and resuscitation
Stress Test & ECG Technicians
- Performs ECG
- Assist cardiologist with Exercise stress testing
- Preparation and monitoring of patients during stress procedures
- Equipment calibration, maintenance, and quality assurance
- Collaboration with cardiologists for test interpretation
Heart Failure Clinic (HFC) Nurses
- Specialised management of chronic and acute heart failure patients
- Patient education on medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and symptom monitoring
- Optimisation of heart failure therapy under cardiologist guidance
- Monitoring of fluid status, vital signs, and clinical progression
- Coordination of multidisciplinary care and follow-up
Supporting Staff
Cardiology Support Team
- Cath lab technologists and assistants
- Administrative and patient service staff
Key Contributions
- Ensuring smooth workflow and patient flow
- Maintaining equipment readiness and safety standards
- Supporting clinical teams during diagnostic and interventional procedures
- Enhancing patient experience and departmental efficiency
Commitment to Excellence
As Guyana’s leading public cardiac care centre, the GPHC Cardiology Department remains committed to advancing cardiovascular health through:
Life-Saving Interventions
Timely, life-saving interventions for acute and chronic heart conditions.
Continuous Development
Continuous professional training and research to strengthen local cardiac expertise.
Awareness
Public education and outreach to raise awareness about heart disease prevention, healthy living, and early detection.
Our goal is to ensure that every patient — regardless of background or circumstance — receives the highest standard of cardiac care, delivered with compassion, skill, and integrity.
At GPHC’s Cardiology Department, your heart is at the centre of everything we do. We are dedicated to helping you live longer, stronger, and healthier — one heartbeat at a time.