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A/Prof Saurabh Kumar

Cardiac Electrophysiologist

BSc(Med)/MBBS, PhD, FRACP, FCSANZ, FHRS
  • Arrhythmia Diagnosis & Management
  • Catheter Ablation Therapy
  • Electrophysiology Studies & Mapping
  • Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy
  • Genetic Screening and Inherited Cardiac Disorders
  • Risk Stratification & Preventative Electrophysiology 
A/Prof Kumar is an eminently experienced cardiologist and interventional (procedural) electrophysiologist. He is a nationally and internationally recognised clinician-scientist with 300+ peer-reviewed publications in top tier international cardiology journals, contributing to the fields of arrhythmia, heart disease, genetics and procedural electrophysiology.

A/Prof Kumar specialises in the management of complex heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation (AF), supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), ventricular tachycardia (VT), premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), as well as cardiac device implantation (pacemakers / defibrillators). He is one of the highest volume specialist in Sydney for the treatment of AF, and the highest volume specialist for VT/PVC ablations in Australia.

He combines elite training from prestigious global institutions – including Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the University of Melbourne – with his extensive clinical and academic background. A/Prof Kumar often enjoys first-in-the-world access to the latest cardiac mapping, catheter ablation and cardiac implanted device technologies, allowing him to deliver world-class, personalised care to his patients.
Areas of Specialty
  • Arrhythmia Diagnosis & Management
  • Catheter Ablation Therapy
  • Electrophysiology Studies & Mapping
  • Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy
  • Genetic Screening and Inherited Cardiac Disorders
  • Risk Stratification & Preventative Electrophysiology
A/Prof Kumar is an eminently experienced cardiologist and interventional (procedural) electrophysiologist. He is a nationally and internationally recognised clinician-scientist with 300+ peer-reviewed publications in top tier international cardiology journals, contributing to the fields of arrhythmia, heart disease, genetics and procedural electrophysiology.

A/Prof Kumar specialises in the management of complex heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation (AF), supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), ventricular tachycardia (VT), premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), as well as cardiac device implantation (pacemakers / defibrillators). He is one of the highest volume specialist in Sydney for the treatment of AF, and the highest volume specialist for VT/PVC ablations in Australia.

He combines elite training from prestigious global institutions – including Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the University of Melbourne – with his extensive clinical and academic background. A/Prof Kumar often enjoys first-in-the-world access to the latest cardiac mapping, catheter ablation and cardiac implanted device technologies, allowing him to deliver world-class, personalised care to his patients.

Qualifications

  • Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS), 2019
  • Fellow of the Cardiac Society of Australia & New Zealand (FCSANZ), 2011
  • Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), 2011
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Melbourne, 2013
  • Registrar Training: Westmead Hospital (2006-2010)
  • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery, MBBS (Hons), UNSW, 2003
  • Bachelor of Science (Medical Science), BSc(Med), UNSW, 2003

Fellowship Training

  • Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship, The Royal Melbourne Hospital (2010-2013)
  • Advanced Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship. Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA (2013-2016)

Professional Appointments

Current Roles

  • Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Sydney
  • Senior Staff Specialist Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Westmead Hospital
  • Program Lead, Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death, Westmead Hospital
  • Principal Investigator, Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC), University of Sydney
  • Editorial Board Member: Journal of the American College of Cardiology Clinical Electrophysiology, Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
  • Writing Committee Member: International Guidelines on VT Ablation, Management of VT/VF Storm

Memberships

  • Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
  • Royal Australian College of Physicians
  • Heart Rhythm Society

  • Built Sydney’s premier clinical electrophysiology and PhD training program.
  • Supervised 7 PhD and 2 Master’s students to completion.
  • Hosted 4 international postdoctoral fellows (India, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia).
  • Currently supervising 3 PhD candidates

  • He has performed over 3,000+ catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation (AF) to-date.
  • He has performed over 2,000+ catheter ablations for ventricular tachycardia (VT) and, premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) to-date.
  • He performs ~200 AF and ~200 VT/PVC ablations annually, making him one of the highest volume specialists in Australia.
  • Has implanted over 2,000+ cardiac devices to-date and follows over 1,000+ patients in his device clinic.
  • He is frequently referred complex arrhythmia patients from GPs, cardiologists, and other electrophysiologists from across Sydney, NSW, interstate and internationally.

A/Prof Kumar is a leading clinician-scientist in electrophysiology with seminal contributions to the field of AF, VT and genetic heart disease research. He has:

  • Over 280+ peer-reviewed publications in top tier cardiology journals
  • Written book chapters in every recent edition of the “bible” of Electrophysiology, “Zipes: From Cell to Bedside”
  • More than 8,000+ academic citations
  • Won > $16 million in competitive grant funding, including:
    • National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
    • National Heart Foundation
    • Western Sydney Local Health District
    • American Heart Association
    • Viertel Foundation
    • Perpetual Ramaciotti

  • One of Australia’s most experienced specialist in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) ablation – with over 3,000+ catheter ablation procedures performed in total, and an average of ~200 cases performed per year.
  • One of Australia’s most experienced specialist in Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) ablation – with over 2,000+ catheter ablation procedures performed in total, and ~200 cases performed per year.
  • One of Australia’s most experienced cardiac device implanters – having completed over 2,000+ pacemaker and defibrillator implants in total, and currently managing more than 500+ patients in clinic.
  • Extensive experience in arrhythmia care – having treated over 10,000+ patients with heart rhythm disorders.
  • Specialist in genetic heart conditions – with over 1,000+ patients treated with inherited arrhythmia syndromes.
  • Pioneer of advanced arrhythmia services in Australia, including:
    • One of Australia’s first 24/7 ventricular arrhythmia ablation programs, accepting referrals statewide and nationwide.
    • Australia’s first rapid-access arrhythmia clinic at Westmead Public Hospital.
    • Western Sydney’s first cardiac arrhythmia genetics clinic (Westmead Public and Private Hospitals).
  • National expert in cardiac sarcoidosis – overseeing one of the largest patient cohorts in the country.
  • Committed to continuity of care – providing specialised management for young adults with genetic heart disease transitioning from Westmead Children’s Hospital.
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