Dr. M.H.M. Zacky

Dr. M.H.M. Zacky

MBBS, MD, MRCP(UK)

Dr. M.H.M. Zacky, MBBS (Colombo), MD, MRCP (UK), MRCP (London), is a distinguished Consultant Cardiologist at the General Hospital – Trincomalee. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Zacky is known for his expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac emergencies, and pacemaker implantation. His commitment to patient care and advanced medical practices has established him as a leading figure in the cardiology field.

Dr. Zacky completed his medical training at the University of Colombo, where he earned his MBBS with Second Class (Upper) Honours. He further pursued a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, conferred in March 2004. During his academic journey, Dr. Zacky excelled with First Class Honours in Clinical Sciences and received multiple accolades, including the prestigious Professor K. Dharmadasa Gold Medal for Clinical Medicine and the Dr. D de S Muthucumarana Memorial Prize for Medicine. These awards reflect his dedication to academic excellence and clinical skill.

Over the years, Dr. Zacky has built an impressive portfolio of experience in cardiology. He has performed over 3000 coronary angiographies, split equally between femoral and radial approaches. Additionally, he has successfully conducted 800 elective PCI procedures and 300 primary PCI cases. His training in right heart catheterization, with 25 completed cases, and his expertise in ASD and PDA device closures, with 100 and 15 procedures respectively, highlight his proficiency in interventional techniques. Dr. Zacky’s mastery of advanced echocardiographic techniques, including transthoracic echo, transesophageal echo, 3D TOE, and stress echo, further underscores his comprehensive cardiology expertise.

In pacemaker implantation, Dr. Zacky has implanted 70 single-chamber and 20 dual-chamber pacemakers, managing approximately 200 patients with temporary pacemaker needs. His extensive experience extends to managing over 700 cardiac emergencies, where he served as the first-contact caregiver, providing critical care and advanced life support following current guidelines.

Dr. Zacky is fully registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC), holding registration number 21099, and with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the United Kingdom under registration number 7423395. He is also a life member of the Sri Lanka Heart Association and the Ceylon College of Physicians.

Currently, Dr. Zacky’s focus is on further advancing cardiac care at the General Hospital – Trincomalee. His vision is to integrate evidence-based practices with innovative techniques, ensuring that his patients receive the best possible care. His dedication to advancing the field of cardiology is evident in both his clinical work and his commitment to providing cutting-edge care to the community he serves.