Dr. Joy M Thomas

Dr Joy M Thomas is a Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Chennai. With 47 years of experience, he currently practises at Apollo Speciality Hospitals in Vanagaram and Sundaram Medical Foundation in Anna Nagar.

His clinical experience encompasses non-invasive cardiology, advanced catheter-based interventions, and electrophysiology. He executes comprehensive management for complex cardiovascular diseases, regularly performing coronary angioplasty and stenting, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and endovascular aortic repair (EVAR).

He also provides minimally invasive structural interventions, including balloon valvuloplasty and device closures for congenital heart defects, alongside advanced radiofrequency ablation therapies for cardiac arrhythmias.

Prior to his current clinical practice, Dr Joy served as a Senior Consultant and HOD at Global Health City, and as a Consultant at Frontier Lifeline Hospital and Railway Hospital. Dr Joy is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Joy M Thomas focuses on the following clinical areas:

Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular Repair

Dr Joy executes minimally invasive catheter-based therapies for coronary and vascular conditions:

• Coronary Artery Angioplasty and Stenting
• Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR)

Structural Heart Interventions

Dr Joy provides advanced transcatheter therapies for valvular and congenital defects:

• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Balloon Valvuloplasty
• Device Closure for Congenital Heart Defects

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Dr Joy provides advanced electrophysiological therapies for rhythm management:

• Radiofrequency Ablation for Arrhythmias

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai (1979)
• MD in General Medicine
• DM in Cardiology — GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi (2000)
• Fellowship in Electrophysiology
• FRCP — Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow
• FACC — Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
• FHRS — Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society, Washington, USA
• FCSI — Fellow of the Cardiological Society of India

Professional Memberships

• Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)
• Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS)
• Indian Society of Electrocardiology (ISE)
• Tamil Nadu Electrophysiology Council
• Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
• Chennai Chapter, CSI
• Association of Physicians of India (API)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Professional Experience

Dr Joy M Thomas currently practises at the following facilities:

• Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
• Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Sundaram Medical Foundation, Anna Nagar, Chennai
• Senior Consultant and HOD (Former), Global Health City, Chennai
• Senior Consultant (Former), Vijaya Heart Foundation, Chennai
• Consultant Cardiologist (Former), Frontier Lifeline Hospital, Chennai
• Consultant Cardiologist (Former), Railway Hospital, Chennai

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