Dr. Sami Nazrul Islam
Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology
Universal Medical College & Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka
Dr. Sami Nazrul Islam is an acclaimed Cardiology Specialist and Academic Physician. He earned his MD in Cardiology from the prestigious National Heart Foundation Hospital under BSMMU and completed MBBS from Ibrahim Medical College & BIRDEM Hospital.
His core clinical expertise spans advanced Interventional Cardiology, 2D & Color Doppler Echocardiography, Acute STEMI Management, Chronic Heart Failure care, Rota Ablation, and Alcohol Septal Ablation.
Academic Qualifications
- MD CardiologyNational Heart Foundation (under BSMMU) (June 2020)
- MBBSIbrahim Medical College & BIRDEM Hospital, Dhaka (2008 (1st Prof: 2005, 2nd Prof: 2007, Final Prof: 2008))
- Certificate Course on Diabetology (CCD)BIRDEM (Completed)
Professional Experience
- Associate Professor - CardiologyUniversal Medical College & Hospital, Mohakhali Road, Dhaka (Present)
- Associate Professor - CardiologyAd-din Medical College and Hospital (1 Year)
- Assistant Professor - CardiologyUS-Bangla Medical College and Hospital (3 Years 3 Months)
- Specialist - CardiologyUniversal Cardiac Hospital (Specialist Cardiology Practice)
Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology
One-Year Advanced Fellowship Training in Interventional Cardiology at National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute.
Detailed Biography
Dr. Sami Nazrul Islam is currently serving as an Associate Professor of Cardiology at Universal Medical College & Hospital, located at Mohakhali Road, Dhaka. He is a highly dedicated cardiology specialist, interventional cardiologist, and medical educator committed to delivering patient-centric cardiovascular care.
He completed his postgraduate degree MD in Cardiology from the National Heart Foundation under Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in June 2020. He completed his MBBS degree from Ibrahim Medical College & BIRDEM Hospital, Dhaka. Additionally, he holds a specialized Certificate Course on Diabetology (CCD) from BIRDEM.
Over his distinguished career, Dr. Sami Nazrul Islam has built extensive experience across top-tier cardiac institutes and medical colleges in Bangladesh. He previously served as Associate Professor of Cardiology at Ad-din Medical College & Hospital, Assistant Professor of Cardiology at US-Bangla Medical College & Hospital, Specialist Cardiologist at Universal Cardiac Hospital, and held various crucial roles at BIRDEM, National Heart Foundation Hospital, and United Hospital.
Complete Career Timeline
- Associate Professor - CardiologyUniversal Medical College & Hospital, Mohakhali Road, DhakaPresent
- Associate Professor - CardiologyAd-din Medical College and Hospital1 Year
- Assistant Professor - CardiologyUS-Bangla Medical College and Hospital3 Years 3 Months
- Specialist - CardiologyUniversal Cardiac HospitalSpecialist Cardiology Practice
- Lecturer - Department of BiochemistryMedical College Department of Biochemistry1 Year 10 Months
- Assistant Registrar & Medical OfficerBIRDEM2.5 Years
- Medical ExperienceNational Heart Foundation Hospital2 Years
- Senior House Officer - Cardiology & CCUUnited Hospital6 Months
Research Areas & Focus
Personal Attributes
Interests
- Medical LiteratureContinuous learning
- Community ServiceFree health camps
- TravelingExploring destinations
Professional References
Prof. Dr. Khandaker Qamrul Islam
MBBS, D-Card, MD (Card), FACC (USA)
Chief of Clinical and Interventional Cardiology
Universal Cardiac Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka
Prof. Fazila-Tun-Nesa Malik
MBBS, FCPS, MRCP (UK), FRCP, FACC
Professor & Chief Consultant Cardiology
National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute
Clinical Expertise
Advanced Procedures
Research & Publications
6 Principal Author | 3 Co-Author | 9 Total Publications
Established and Emerging Biomarkers in Chronic Heart Failure
Bangladesh Heart Journal
Volume: 38, Number: 2, July 2023 | ISSN Online: 2521-3113, ISSN Print: 1024-8714 | National
Association of Cardiac Risk Factors with Sociodemographic Profile in Young Stroke Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh - An Observational Study of 100 Patients
Bangladesh Heart Journal
Volume: 38, Number: 1, January 2023 | ISSN Online: 2521-3113, ISSN Print: 1024-8714 | National
Risk Factors and Cardiac Abnormalities Associated with Stroke in Young Patients - An Observational Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh
Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research
Volume: 10, Issue: 5, May 2022 | ISSN: 2455-0450 | International
Association of Admission Serum Uric Acid Level with Short Term Outcome of Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
Mymensingh Medical Journal
Status: Accepted for publishing in next edition | National
The Pattern of Cardiac Arrhythmias in Acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Their In-Hospital Outcome
University Heart Journal (BSMMU)
Volume: 16, Number: 1, January 2020 | ISSN: 1998-9261 | National
Relationship Between Urinary Albumin Creatinine Ratio and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Non-Diabetic Patients
Annals of International Medical and Dental Research
Volume: 8, Issue: 3, May-June 2022 | E-ISSN: 2395-2822, P-ISSN: 2395-2814 | International
Association of Serum Vitamin D Deficiency with Heart Failure in Patients with Acute ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Bangladesh Journal of Cardiovascular Intervention
Volume: 06, Number: 01, January 2023 | ISBN: 978-984-34-8481-9 | National
Rota Ablation in Previous Failed PCI Case Due to Heavily Calcified Lesion
Journal of National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh
Volume: 11, Issue: 2, May 2022 | National
Alcohol Septal Ablation in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy - A Patient with High LVOT Gradient
Journal of Invasive and Clinical Cardiology
Volume: 05, Issue: 02, July 2023 | ISSN Online: 2617-5185, ISSN Print: 2617-5177 | National