Prof Mpiko Ntsekhe

Mpiko Ntsekhe MD PhD F.A.C.C is the current Hellen and Morris Mauerberger Professor and Chair of Cardiology, at the University of Cape Town and Head of Clinical Cardiology at Groote Schuur hospital. 

After graduating from Columbia University School of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City he completed his clinical and research training at UCT. Ntsekhe is an NRF rated researcher with a well-established research and publication track record. He is passionate about teaching and training in post graduate clinical cardiology and cardiovascular research, and improving patient access to cardiovascular care through advocacy policy and practice throughout the African continent. Ntsekhe is Chair of the Astra Zeneca Research Trust and serves in a leadership capacity in a number of organisations including SA Heart, SASCI, HeFSSA, EuroPCR,  AfricaPCR, and  the Pan-African Society of Cardiology.