Consultant Cardiologist | Interventional Specialist | Heart Failure Expert
Dr. Ahmad Shoaib is a highly experienced Cardiologist at Healthy Heart Institute & Red Deer Regional Hospital in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. With over two decades of medical expertise, he specializes in interventional cardiology, general cardiology, and cardiac imaging, offering comprehensive care for a wide range of heart conditions.
Dr. Shoaib completed fellowships in Interventional Cardiology in both the UK and Canada. He also earned a Doctorate (MD) in Heart Failure from the University of Hull, UK, where his research focused on acute heart failure and its long-term consequences.
He has performed over 3,000 percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and expert in treatment of complex cases such as left mainstem and bifurcation coronary interventions and high-risk coronary artery disease. His advanced skill set includes expertise in intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and adult echocardiography, ensuring highly accurate diagnostics and imaging.
Dr. Shoaib is an expert in managing a broad range of general cardiology conditions, including ischemic heart disease, hypertension, arrhythmias, heart failure, and valvular heart disease. He combines cutting-edge knowledge with compassionate, patient-centered care to ensure every patient receives the highest standard of treatment.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Shoaib is an Honorary Associate Professor of Cardiology at Aston University, Birmingham, UK, and has published over 58 research papers in leading international journals. His contributions to cardiac research earned him nominations for "Young Investigator of the Year" by the British Society for Heart Failure in 2013 and 2015. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he remained at the forefront of clinical care and cardiology research.
Looking ahead, Dr. Shoaib is proud to be a pioneer team member leading the establishment of Red Deer’s first Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab), expected to open in 2027—a major milestone that will bring advanced cardiac procedures closer to the local community.
Dr. Shoaib provides you with excellent clinical care, innovative treatments, and a strong focus on your heart health and overall well-being.