Dr. Ntobeko A. B. Ntusi, MBChB, DPhil, MD, FESC

Ntobeko A. B. Ntusi, MBChB, DPhil, MD, FESC, is a cardiologist and cardiovascular imaging scientist at South African Medical Research Council and the University of Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa, where the focus of his work is cardiovascular magnetic resonance and inflammatory heart disease. He serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the South African Medical Research Council and Professor of Medicine.

He was Chair and Head of the Department of Medicine at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, overseeing thirteen divisions, before taking up the leadership of the South African Medical Research Council on 1 July 2024, and remains a research professor at UCT with his research group and grants based there.

Cardiologists who work mainly in research design and run the studies that decide how heart disease is treated. They hold the same medical qualifications as clinicians, and many continue to see patients, but the bulk of their work is clinical trials, population studies and guideline development. The field of Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi is cardiovascular magnetic resonance and inflammatory heart disease.

Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi Specialty And Hospital Summary

• Full Name And Credentials: Ntobeko A. B. Ntusi, MBChB, DPhil, MD, FESC
• Profession: Cardiologist and cardiovascular imaging scientist
• Field Of Focus: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance and inflammatory heart disease
• Current Position: President and Chief Executive Officer of the South African Medical Research Council and Professor of Medicine
• Institution: South African Medical Research Council and the University of Cape Town
• Location: Cape Town, South Africa
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting
• Previous Appointments: Was Chair and Head of the Department of Medicine at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, overseeing thirteen divisions, before taking up the leadership of the South African Medical Research Council on 1 July 2024, and remains a research professor at UCT with his research group and grants based there

Where Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi Studied

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MBChB
• Doctorate: DPhil in cardiovascular medicine, University of Oxford
• Postgraduate Degree: MD in cardiology, University of Cape Town
• Specialty Qualification: Qualified cardiologist through the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
• Subspecialty Training: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance and cardiac computed tomography

Where Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi Concentrates Professionally

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi as centred on:

• Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging
• HIV associated heart disease
• Inflammatory cardiomyopathy and myocarditis
• Non communicable disease multimorbidity
• Health systems research and universal health coverage
• Tuberculosis and the heart

Institutional And Society Roles Of Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi

• President and Chief Executive Officer of the South African Medical Research Council, a national statutory body coordinating health and medical research across South Africa
• Professor of Medicine at the University of Cape Town
• Founding Director of the Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Congress of South Africa
• Associate Editor of Circulation and a frequent guest editor of the South African Medical Journal
• Has built research partnerships spanning clinical cardiology, physics and biomedical engineering, tuberculosis and HIV medicine, rheumatology, immunology, molecular genetics and biostatistics
• Leads projects linking South African scholars with research institutions across Africa where research infrastructure is scarcer
• Has shaped national academic agendas and postgraduate medical education standards in South Africa

Professional Recognition Of Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi

• Honorary Doctor of Medical Sciences of the University of Glasgow, awarded in recognition of his career as a clinician scientist and cardiovascular researcher
• Recognised internationally for advancing medical science, health equity and research excellence across Africa
• A noted mentor of emerging scientists and advocate for stronger investment in African research capacity
• Has published widely on inflammatory and HIV associated heart disease

Professional Base Of Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi

South African Medical Research Council and the University of Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

About Cardiac Magnetic Resonance And Inflammatory Heart Disease As A Field

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance is the reference standard for measuring heart chambers and for seeing what the heart muscle is actually made of. It distinguishes scar from inflammation from infiltration without radiation or catheters, which makes it central to diagnosing cardiomyopathy, myocarditis and amyloidosis. Scans are longer and less available than echocardiograms, and are usually requested when the diagnosis remains unclear or when knowing the tissue type will change treatment. Population studies using the technique have begun to redefine what a normal heart looks like.

Other Cardiologists Working In Cardiac Magnetic Resonance And Inflammatory Heart Disease

If you are comparing specialists, these profiles cover closely related areas of cardiology:

• Dr. Rick Nishimura, valvular and structural heart disease at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
• Dr. Robert Bonow, valvular heart disease and cardiac imaging at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
• Dr. Steffen Petersen, cardiovascular magnetic resonance at William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, and Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust
• Dr. Tom Marwick, echocardiography and cardiac imaging at Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

Arranging A Consultation With Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi

Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi continues to run outpatient cardiology clinics and to treat patients alongside leading the national medical research council. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

Common Questions About Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi

What does Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi specialise in?

Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi is a cardiologist and cardiovascular imaging scientist whose work centres on cardiovascular magnetic resonance and inflammatory heart disease. Particular areas of focus include cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging and hIV associated heart disease.

Where is Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi based?

Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi works at South African Medical Research Council and the University of Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa.

Does Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi see patients?

Yes. Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi continues to run outpatient cardiology clinics and to treat patients alongside leading the national medical research council. Availability, waiting times and the services offered change, so confirm current arrangements with the institution before travelling.

What did Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi study?

MBChB. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi?

Ntobeko A. B. Ntusi, MBChB, DPhil, MD, FESC. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi hold?

Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi is President and Chief Executive Officer of the South African Medical Research Council and Professor of Medicine, based at South African Medical Research Council and the University of Cape Town.

References And Sources For This Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi Profile

• South African Medical Research Council presidential profile
• South African Medical Research Council appointment announcement
• University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences

How This Profile Of Dr. Ntobeko Ntusi Was Compiled

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

Update note: Was Chair and Head of the Department of Medicine at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, overseeing thirteen divisions, before taking up the leadership of the South African Medical Research Council on 1 July 2024, and remains a research professor at UCT with his research group and grants based there.

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