Dr. Shahid A. Merchant

Dr. Merchant A. Shahid is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiologist with more than 35 years of clinical experience in diagnosing, managing, and treating a wide spectrum of heart conditions. He holds advanced qualifications including MBBS, MD (Medicine), DNB (Cardiology), DM (Cardiology), along with FSCAI (USA), reflecting recognized training and professional standing in cardiology and interventional cardiac practice. He is currently associated with Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital, Al Qusais, Dubai, one of Medcare’s flagship tertiary hospitals. His multilingual ability in English, Hindi, and Marathi also supports effective communication with a diverse international patient base.

Dr. Shahid’s profile indicates strong expertise in cardiology, and his qualifications suggest advanced specialization in invasive and non-invasive cardiac care. The FSCAI (USA) credential points to affiliation with the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, a respected professional body in interventional cardiology. While specific awards and an exhaustive membership list were not publicly detailed on the available official pages, his long-standing senior experience and specialist credentials indicate a well-established career in heart care.

• MBBS
• MD (Medicine)
• DNB (Cardiology)
• DM (Cardiology)
• FSCAI (USA)

• Coronary artery disease
• Heart attack / ischemic heart disease
• Angina
• Cardiac arrest and emergency heart conditions
• Cardiomyopathy
• General cardiovascular disease / heart disease
• Chest pain evaluation and cardiac risk assessment

• Cardiac consultation and heart health evaluation
• ECG / cardiac diagnostic evaluation
• Echocardiography interpretation
• Stress testing and preventive cardiology assessment
• Coronary angiography
• Angioplasty and stent-related interventional cardiology care
• Management of acute and chronic ischemic heart disease

• Memberships Member, Heart Failure Society of America
• Member, International Society of Heart & Lung Transplant Life
• Member, Cardiological Society of India
• Member, Society for Cardiac Angiography & Intervention (SCAI, USA)
• Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
• Life Member, Association of Medical Consultants, India
• Member, Indian Society of Heart & Lung Transplant

• Gold Medalist in MD examination
• Awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)