About Dr. Susan George

• Dr. Susan George is an accomplished Non-Invasive Cardiologist with three decades of rich experience in the field of cardiovascular medicine.
• A graduate in Medicine (MBBS), she went on to complete her MD in General Medicine and DNB in Cardiology, establishing a strong academic foundation in internal medicine and cardiovascular sciences.
• Over the years, Dr. Susan George has developed exceptional proficiency in adult and pediatric echocardiography, including 2D and Doppler echocardiography, stress echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
• Her expertise also extends to advanced cardiac imaging for congenital heart disease and postoperative cardiac evaluations.
• Dr. George’s medical journey reflects an exemplary blend of clinical practice, international experience, and academic leadership. From 2001 to 2009, she served as a Consultant Cardiologist at the Chest Disease Hospital under the Ministry of Health, Kuwait, where she was instrumental in establishing advanced non-invasive cardiac diagnostic protocols.
• Prior to that, she worked as an Assistant Professor at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, a premier center for cardiovascular care and research in India.
• Her early years were marked by her tenure as a Registrar at the Institute for Cardiac Treatment and Research, Southern Railway Headquarters Hospital, Chennai, where she gained invaluable experience in managing complex cardiac cases, both medical and interventional.
• In addition to her vast clinical exposure, Dr. George has made significant contributions to academic medicine.
• As a teacher for the DNB (Cardiology) program of the National Board of Examinations, she has trained and mentored numerous postgraduates who now serve as consultants across India and abroad.
• Her dedication to teaching and her approachable demeanor have made her a respected academic figure in cardiology education.
• Dr. George’s research interests include infective endocarditis, valvular heart diseases, coronary artery anomalies, and cardiac imaging modalities. Her numerous publications in national and international cardiology journals have enriched the understanding of rare and complex cardiac conditions.
• Several of her case reports and studies have been cited internationally, reflecting the global relevance of her clinical observations.
• Dr. George’s research on echocardiographic differentiation between tuberculous and idiopathic pericardial effusions, as well as her work on rare cardiac infections and postoperative cardiac complications in liver transplant patients, is widely recognized in cardiology circles.