Dr Ferris Touma

Dr Ferris Touma is a highly qualified and experienced cardiologist specialising in internal medicine and advanced cardiology. Based in Brookvale, Sydney, Australia, he is associated with Northern Beaches Hospital. Dr Touma obtained his Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Sydney, Australia.

He holds several qualifications and accreditations, including being an Accredited Cardiac MRI reporting cardiologist by the Conjoint Committee ANZCMR/CSANZ/RANZCR and an Accredited Cardiac CT reporting cardiologist (Level B - Senior) by the Conjoint Committee AANMS/CSANZ/RANZCR. Dr Touma has also obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), specialising in adult medicine.

Dr Touma's interest and expertise lie in Preventative Cardiology, Non-invasive Cardiac Imaging (including Echo, Cardiac CT, and MRI), Resistant Hypertension & Hypercholesterolaemia, Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, and Valvular Heart Disease.

He has received several awards and has contributed to numerous research publications in the field of cardiology. Notable publications include studies on measuring atrial stasis during sinus rhythm in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, self-monitoring for the recurrence of secondary atrial fibrillation following non-cardiac surgery or acute illness, and the incidence of iron deficiency in hospitalized cardiac patients and its relationship to anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy.

Dr Touma is dedicated to the prevention of heart disease and the early identification of cardiac conditions. He believes in personalized and preventative care plans for patients to ensure optimal heart health. As the Director of Physician Education at Northern Beaches Hospital, Dr Touma also shares his knowledge and expertise with aspiring medical professionals.

With his extensive qualifications, experience, and commitment to patient care, Dr Ferris Touma is a valuable asset to the medical profession in Australia.