Preventive, General & Interventional Cardiologist
Dr Pinakin is an interventional cardiologist dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of heart conditions, supporting patients in protecting their heart health and improving their quality of life.
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Dr Pinakin takes a personalised approach to cardiovascular care, considering each patient’s individual risk factors and needs.
Assessing what a test result means in the context of a patient’s overall cardiovascular risk, not treating a single number in isolation.
Factoring in family history, lifestyle, and specialised risk markers to build a complete picture for every patient.
Tailoring every recommendation, from lifestyle changes to procedures, to the individual in front of him, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Dr Pinakin V Parekh is a general and interventional cardiologist in Singapore with over 20 years of experience managing a wide range of heart conditions. His clinical focus includes coronary artery disease, general cardiology, and preventive heart care. He believes in treating patients holistically — integrating both specialist and primary care perspectives to support long-term heart health.
He completed his cardiology training at the National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) and Changi General Hospital (CGH), and was awarded the Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) scholarship to pursue fellowship training in interventional cardiology at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital in the UK.
Dr Pinakin performs coronary angiography and angioplasty, with expertise in complex cases such as calcified arteries, bifurcations, and chronic total occlusions. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine and values continuity of care across all stages of a patient’s journey.
Before entering private practice, he was part of the interventional cardiology team at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), providing round-the-clock angioplasty services. He was also a pioneer in developing cardiology services at Woodlands Health, where he remains a visiting consultant. He continues to teach and mentor medical students and junior doctors through roles with local medical schools and residency programs.
Dr Pinakin is known for his attentive and clear communication, and offers multilingual consultations in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Bahasa Indonesia and Malay — helping patients feel heard, understood, and supported at every step.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Pinakin’s clinical expertise spans the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of a range of cardiovascular conditions, with particular experience in the following areas:
Diagnosis and long-term management of blocked or narrowed arteries, from early risk assessment through to treatment planning for patients at every stage of coronary artery disease.
Performs coronary angiography and angioplasty procedures, including complex cases such as calcified arteries, bifurcation lesions, and chronic total occlusions.
Ongoing management of cardiovascular risk factors, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes, with a focus on catching and managing risk before it becomes a crisis.
Care that recognises how heart disease can present differently in women, and accounts for this in both assessment and treatment planning.
Dr Pinakin’s professional appointments reflect his experience across clinical practice, public healthcare, private cardiology and medical education.
Dr Pinakin’s professional appointments reflect his experience across clinical practice, public healthcare, private cardiology and medical education.
Dr Pinakin is a member of professional medical and cardiology organisations in Singapore, the UK and internationally.
Founder & Medical Director of Trident Heart Centre
Preventive, General & Interventional Cardiologist
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Featuring Dr Pinakin’s insights and contributions in healthcare journals and media outlets.
Dr Pinakin V Parekh
Outside of work, Dr Pinakin enjoys staying active through martial arts and holds a 2nd dan black belt in Taekwondo. He is a five-time national sparring champion at Pesta Sukan. He also enjoys emceeing events where he brings energy and spontaneity to the stage. Known for his ability to connect with people easily, he values meaningful conversations and never lets one run dry.
