Professor Dr Imran Zainal Abidin

About

A Consultant Cardiologist and academic leader, Professor Dr Imran Zainal Abidin focuses his practice on interventional cardiology, heart rhythm disorders (electrophysiology) and general cardiovascular disease. His MBBS and his Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine were both earned at the University of Malaya, and across many years he has developed a strong record spanning clinical work and research.

In his clinical role, he heads the Cardiology Unit in the Department of Medicine at UMMC and also provides specialist services at UMSC, where patient care sits alongside his leadership in advancing cardiac interventions. His research activity includes dozens of published journal articles, serving as principal investigator on major cardiovascular studies, and leading projects supported by national and international funding. Medical education forms another strand of his work, with responsibilities for guiding both undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.

Patients coming to Professor Imran can expect skill in complex heart procedures, a grounded manner, leadership in adopting newer technologies, and a combination of teaching, research and clinical excellence.

Where Professor Dr Imran Zainal Abidin practises

• UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) — Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Procedures & Expertise

• Cardiac Assessment
• Cardiac MRI
• Tilt Table Test
• Cardiac Screening
• Cardiology Consultation
• Coronary Angioplasty
• Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Treatment
• Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
• Coronary Angiogram
• Cardiac CT
• Electrophysiology Study (EPS)
• Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)
• Echocardiogram
• Stress Electrocardiography (ECG)
• Vascular Medicine Consultation

Qualifications

• MBBS (UM)
• MMed (UM)

Languages

Indonesian, Malay, English