Dr. Paul Novak

Cardiologist BSc, MD, FRCPC

CLINICAL INTERESTS

Cardiac rhythm and device management. Ablation of complex arrythmias including atrial, ventricular and supraventricular tachycardias. Device management for bradyarrhythmias (slow heart rates), tachyarrhythmias (fast heart rates) and heart failure (cardiac resynchronization). Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation including left atrial appendage closure.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Quality of life improvement for patients with cardiac arrythmias. Ablation and device management.

MEDICAL SCHOOL/RESIDENCY/FELLOWSHIP

University of Western Ontario /Western University from 1989-1997

INTERNAL MEDICINE

University of British Columbia from 1997-2000

CARDIOLOGY

University of British Columbia from 2000-2003

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

University of Montreal/Montreal Heart Institute 2003-2005

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Canadian Cardiovascular Society
Canadian Heart Rhythm Society
Heart Rhythm Society

HIGHLIGHTS

Canadian Cardiovascular Society Trainee of the year 2002-2003
Cardiologist at Vancouver Island Health Authority Since 2005
Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Training Program Director
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Cardiology Qaulification Exam Board Examiner (2014-2022) and Executive Member (2018-2022)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteer Coach for kids community soccer league (2007-2017)

NON MEDICAL INTERESTS

Mountain Biking, Surfing, SUP surfing, Wingfoil, Off Road/Jeep