DR. JOSEPH CHIHA
Staff Specialist
Interventional & General Cardiologist
Dr Joseph Chiha
MBBS (Hons), BMedSc, PhD, FRACP
Dr Joseph Chiha serves as Staff Specialist Cardiologist and Director of Cardiology Training at Bankstown Hospital, while maintaining consultation practices in Bankstown and Norwest.
Dr Joseph Chiha is a general cardiologist with advanced subspecialty training and accreditation in interventional cardiology, specialising in diagnostic angiography and coronary stenting procedures. Committed to delivering the highest standard of cardiovascular care, Dr Chiha integrates the latest medical evidence with a holistic, patient-centred treatment philosophy.
Areas of Clinical Expertise
Dr Chiha has developed specialised expertise in several key areas of cardiovascular medicine:
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Women's Heart Health – Recognising that heart disease often presents differently in women, Dr Chiha has extensive experience in identifying and treating cardiovascular conditions specific to female patients
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Geriatric Cardiology – Providing comprehensive cardiac care tailored to the unique needs of older adults
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Cardio-Renal Medicine – Managing the complex relationship between heart and kidney function, with particular expertise in preventing and treating renal complications associated with coronary interventions
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Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease – Specialising in the evaluation and management of patients experiencing chest pain or angina despite having minimal blockages in their coronary arteries
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Philosophy of Care
Dr Chiha believes that exceptional cardiovascular care is built on collaboration, communication, and comprehensive evaluation. He works closely with patients and their entire healthcare team to ensure a thorough understanding of each patient's condition and to develop personalised treatment strategies that promote optimal cardiovascular health outcomes.
ABOUT ME
Education & Training
Dr. Chiha graduated with Honours from the University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine in 2003. He completed his internal medicine training and advanced cardiology fellowship at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's premier cardiovascular training centers. In 2009, he was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP).
Research & Academic Excellence
Recognizing Dr. Chiha's research potential, he was awarded the prestigious RACP and NHMRC Postgraduate Research Scholarship. His doctoral studies culminated in a PhD in 2017, focusing on his primary research interest: cardiovascular disease in women. His groundbreaking thesis examined gender-based differences in the extent and severity of coronary artery disease, as well as optimal diagnostic approaches for male and female patients.
Training & Credentials
Dr. Chiha completed an intensive two-year interventional cardiology fellowship at the prestigious Peter Munk Cardiac Centre in Toronto, Canada. This internationally recognised program, affiliated with Toronto General Hospital and the University of Toronto, is renowned as a global leader in the diagnosis and treatment of advanced coronary artery disease. Dr Chiha returned to Sydney with cutting-edge expertise and a commitment to bringing world-class cardiovascular care to his patients.
Dr Chiha's ongoing research interests centre on improving cardiovascular outcomes for women and advancing safer, more precise interventional cardiology techniques that prioritise patient safety while maintaining diagnostic and therapeutic excellence.
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Dr Chiha maintains active clinical privileges at several leading medical institutions:
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Emergency Cardiac Care: Performs primary cardiac interventions for acute heart attacks at Bankstown Hospital and Liverpool Hospital as well as public hospital admissions and procedures through Bankstown.
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Private Practice Procedures: Conducts elective interventional procedures at Macquarie University Hospital and Norwest Private Hospital
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Academic Appointment: Serves as Director of Cardiology Training at Bankstown Hospital, affiliated with the University of New South Wales
Diagnostic Services
As a consultant cardiologist with Douglass Hanly Moir Cardiac Services, Dr Chiha provides expert interpretation and reporting for essential cardiac diagnostic tests, including:
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24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
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Electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis
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Holter monitor studies (continuous heart rhythm monitoring)
Commitment to Excellence
Dr Chiha's diverse clinical responsibilities—from emergency interventions to diagnostic consultation and medical education—reflect his comprehensive approach to cardiovascular medicine and dedication to advancing cardiac care standards throughout the Sydney healthcare community.
LOCATIONS
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital (Public)
Cardiology Dept. & Cardiac Catheterization Unit, Eldridge Road, Bankstown, NSW 2200
Bankstown Heart
Flinders Centre
Suite 701, Level 7
25 Restwell Street
Bankstown NSW 2200
Ph (02) 9790 7433
Email: bankstown@macquarieheart.com.au
Complete Health Australia
Suite 307, 11 Solent Circle
Norwest, NSW 2153
P 1300 874325
F (02) 8080 8115
Email: admin@completehealthaustralia.com.au
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