Dr Joshua Loh is a Singapore-trained cardiologist with over 20 years’ experience in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology. He has held senior roles in major public hospitals before establishing private practice at Capital Heart Centre. His practice offers comprehensive diagnostic and interventional cardiac care, emphasising evidence-based approaches and minimally invasive techniques for coronary and structural heart disease.
Education & Professional Training
- MBBS, National University of Singapore (NUS)
- Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine), NUS
- MRCP (UK)
- Advanced fellowship training in Interventional Cardiology & Clinical Research, MedStar Washington Hospital Centre / Georgetown University Hospital, USA
- Advanced specialist training in Cardiology (Interventional), National University Heart Centre Singapore (NUHCS)
- Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine (GDSM), Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NTU
Subspecialty Expertise
Dr Loh specialises in Complex Coronary Intervention and Interventional Cardiology, including:
- Coronary angiography and angioplasty / stenting for multivessel disease, chronic total occlusion, left-main disease
- Intracoronary imaging and physiology (OCT, IVUS, FFR/iFR)
- Treatment of calcified coronary arteries (atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy)
- Radial and distal-radial access techniques, minimally invasive procedural pathways
Contributions to Public Healthcare
Dr Loh served nearly two decades in the public healthcare sector, including roles as Senior Consultant Cardiologist at the National University Heart Centre and Visiting Consultant at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. He has held academic appointments (Assistant Professor, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine), supervised interventional cardiology fellows, contributed to hospital committees and national registries, and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.
Key Focus Areas
- Coronary artery disease (stable angina, acute myocardial infarction)
- Heart attack care and rescue interventional pathways
- Heart rhythm disorders and structural heart disease requiring intervention
- Hypertension, hyperlipidaemia & cardiovascular risk management
- Non-invasive cardiac investigations (ECG, echocardiography, CTCA, calcium scoring)
- Screening and preventive cardiology for active individuals and athletes
Clinical Approach
Dr Loh adopts a structured, patient-centred approach to cardiovascular care. He emphasises clear communication, evidence-based decision-making and minimising procedural invasiveness. He collaborates with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team to coordinate diagnostic, interventional and follow-up care, enabling patients to make informed choices and receive timely treatment when needed.
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