Dr George Touma

Dr George Touma is an experienced Cardiologist with a specialisation in interventional cardiology. He has over 15 years of experience in the field and is based in Hurstville, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Dr Touma's educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor of Pharmacy degrees, both with first-class honours and a University medal from the prestigious University of Sydney. He completed his physician training at Concord and Nepean Hospitals, followed by advanced cardiology training at Nepean Hospital. Dr Touma further honed his skills during his interventional cardiology fellowship at St George Public Hospital in Kogarah, where he gained expertise in radial access procedures and complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) techniques. These techniques include left main, bifurcation, rotablator, and chronic total occlusions.

Dr Touma is always committed to providing accurate diagnoses for his patients, ensuring that all necessary tests are conducted. He is dedicated to delivering high-quality cardiology services to the residents of South and Western suburbs of Sydney. In addition to his general cardiology practice, Dr Touma has a keen interest in calcified lesion management and is proficient in using the rotablator and shockwave lithotripsy. In fact, he performed the first coronary shockwave lithotripsy procedure in Australia, resulting in complete symptom resolution for a patient who had previously been turned away by other specialists. Dr Touma is also skilled in stent biomechanics and design, allowing him to select the most appropriate stent for individual coronary blockages.

Dr Touma's practice revolves around ensuring that only necessary coronary stents are implanted, and he believes in educating his patients by providing clear and concise explanations of complex issues. He has a particular interest in treating coronary bypass graft disease and coronary artery disease in the elderly. To determine the suitability of stent implantation, Dr Touma frequently utilises FFR or pressure testing in his practice. He is deeply committed to providing exemplary care for his patients, and he is always available for discussions regarding complex cardiology matters.