Dr. Jimmy Yao
Cardiologist
Department
Cardiology
Working location
Parkway Jin Qiao Medical & Dental Center
Language
English, Mandarin
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Introduction
Dr. Jimmy Yao is an UK-trained cardiologist with over 12 years of experience working in the UK national health service (NHS) and holds specialist registration in cardiology and general internal medicine from the UK General Medical Council (GMC). Prior to returning to Shanghai, he served as a consultant cardiologist and general physician in the UK. Dr. Yao has extensive expertise in managing a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, angina, ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, syncope, and heart failure. He received advanced training in interventional cardiology at the renowned Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, where he performed over 1,000 percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and developed a strong proficiency in intravascular coronary imaging and intravascular haemodynamic assessment. Dr. Yao is also certified in echocardiography (TTE) and cardiac CT angiography (CTCA), enabling him to offer safe and precise diagnostic services.
As a member of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS), the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS), and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), Dr. Yao has contributed significantly to medical education. He has served as a tutor for the Royal College of Physicians and played an active role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. Dr. Yao has also published numerous articles in international journals and presented at renowned academic conferences globally.
Outside professional life, Dr. Yao enjoys engaging in various sports activities and participating in charitable events.
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