ISHISHEN JOHN ARTU
Consultant Physician/Cardiologist
Abuja
Summary
Experienced medical professional with a focus on cardiology and internal medicine. Successful Cardiologist skilled at assessing conditions and devising treatments in line with latest research and treatment protocols. Proficient in EKGs, cardiac CTs, stress testing and numerous other diagnostic procedures. Builds rapport with patients to facilitate effective care. Committed to providing high-quality patient care and advancing medical research.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
General Cardiologist/Interventionist Fellow
African Medical Centre of Excellence
09.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed heart conditions through procedures such as catheterizations and echocardiography.
- Led both inpatient and outpatient cardiac care to diagnose and treat conditions such as heart failure, myocardial ischaemia and arrhythmias etc.
- Completed daily rounds with patients to check conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Performed diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures to assess heart muscles, valves and arteries.
- Conducted Bruce Protocol treadmill tests to evaluate heart's effectiveness and interpreted results.
- Served on executive medical team and collaborated on strategic planning, decision making, goal setting and operational changes to align two merging hospitals.
- Collaborated on strategic planning and kept practice operations aligned with organizational mission, vision and goals.
- Placed and managed central venous lines and other invasive procedures in ICU patients.
- Performed diagnostic tests, such as echocardiograms and stress tests, to accurately diagnose cardiac conditions and guide treatment strategies.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining care processes and reducing hospital-acquired complications for cardiac patients.
Consultant Physician/Cardiologist
Zenith Medical and Kidney Center
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Responsible for managing patients with kidney disease and other diverse medical conditions.
- Cardiovascular assessment of CKD during pre-kidney transplant workup
- Educated patients on preventive measures, lifestyle changes, and medication management to promote long-term health improvement.
- Enhanced clinical team collaboration with regular interdisciplinary meetings, promoting effective communication and coordinated care.
- Incorporated telemedicine capabilities into practice to expand access to care for remote or homebound patients.
Senior Registrar Internal Medicine/Cardiologist
Jos University Teaching Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2024
- Responsible for managing patients with diverse medical conditions.
- Streamlined patient scheduling and follow-up processes to minimize wait times and improve overall satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough diagnostic evaluations, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment decisions.
- Established trust-based relationships with patients by displaying empathy, compassion, and excellent listening skills during consultations.
- Collaborated with other specialists in multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient management in complex cases.
- Delivered high-quality healthcare services in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues.
Registrar Internal Medicine
Jos University Teaching Hospital
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Responsible for managing patients with medical conditions in internal medicine
- Generated medical reports on patient admissions, treatment and discharge for disbursement to various departments.
- Conducted quality improvement and customer satisfaction surveys to evaluate patient care during MM and MDTs
- Performed risk assessments for individual patients considering medical history or existing chronic conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and utilizing cutting-edge medical technology.
Medical Officer
May Hospital Shendam
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Responsible for managing patients with diverse medical conditions.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Field Consultant
Partnership Transforming for Transforming Health System 2
11.2013 - 10.2014
- Responsible for managing patients with basic medical conditions in primary health care centres
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
Medical Officer
Vom Christian Hospital
08.2013 - 10.2013
- Responsible for making diagnoses and developing personalized treatment plans for patients.
- Performing minor surgeries
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
House Officer/Intern Doctor
Jos University Teaching Hospital
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Responsible for making diagnoses and developing personalized treatment plans for patients uder supervision
- Patient centered care/documentation of medical history and encounters.
- Gained valuable experience working within the hospital, applying learned concepts directly into relevant clinical situations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.
Education
Ph.D. - Internal Medicine
Usmanu Dan Fodiyo University
Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Public Health
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria 04.2001 -
Fellowship - Internal Medicine/Cardiology
West African College of Physician
Lagos, Nigeria 04.2001 -
Fellowship - Cardiology
National Postgradruate Medical College of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria 04.2001 -
M.D. - Internal Medicine
National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - MBBS
University of Jos
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St Paul's College Kwatas
Bokkos Plateau State 04.2001 -
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Hauwa Memorial Primary School
Mangu Plateau State 04.2001 -
Skills
ECG rhythm interpretation
Echocardiography proficiency
Stress testing
Ambulatory blood pressure measurement and interpretation
Holter monitoring and interpretation
Cardiovascular imaging interpretation (CT, MRI, PET)
Cardiovascular disease management
Advanced cardiac life support
Preventive cardiology
Multitasking Abilities
Medical research
Assisted cardiac catheterization procedures
Assisted pacemaker implantation
Cardiac rehabilitation planning
Accomplishments
- Clinical management of HIV, University of Washington Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
- Umaru Scholarship award for academic excellence with full secondary school sponsorship at St. Paul’s College, Kwatas., Bokkos Sep 1998 - Jul 2003.
- State of Israel Minister of Tourism, Recognition as a Tourism Goodwill ambassador and true friend of Israel, Jerusalem Dec 2019.
- Jos University Medical Students Association (JUMSA), Award of recognition as friend of JUMSA, Jos March 2024.
- Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Award of excellent service, Ilorin Sep 2023.
- North Central Caucus of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Meritoneous service award, Ilorin Sep 2023.
- Association of Resident Doctors, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Award of selfless service ARD JUTH, Jos Dec 2023.
- Living Faith Church Lamingo, Award of dedicated stewardship, Jos Sep 2023.
- West African College of Physicians, Prof. A. C Ikeme prize for the best Fellowship candidate in the cardiology sub specialty passing at the first attempt with not more than 7 years in total in the residency training program of the West African College of Physicians, Abuja Oct 2024.
- West African College of Physicians, Prof. Austin Obasohan prize for the best candidate in the Fellowship examinations of cardiology sub specialty in the Faculty of Internal Medicine, Abuja Oct 2024.
- Kadung Development Association, Merit award for impacting the lives of your people, Pankshin Dec 2024.
- Kadung Youth Movement Jos Chapter recognition award Nov 2025.
Affiliations
- Nigerian Medical Association, Member
- Nigerian Cardiac Society, Member
- European Society of Cardiology, Member
- American College of Cardiology, Member
- International Society of Hypertension, Member
- West African College of Physicians, Fellow
Certification
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Temporary License
Timeline
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Certificate of annual practicing license
11-2025
General Cardiologist/Interventionist Fellow
African Medical Centre of Excellence
09.2025 - Current
Consultant Physician/Cardiologist
Zenith Medical and Kidney Center
04.2024 - 08.2025
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Certificate of registration of additional qualification
01-2023
Senior Registrar Internal Medicine/Cardiologist
Jos University Teaching Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2024
Registrar Internal Medicine
Jos University Teaching Hospital
04.2017 - 09.2019
Medical Officer
May Hospital Shendam
01.2015 - 03.2017
Field Consultant
Partnership Transforming for Transforming Health System 2
11.2013 - 10.2014
Medical Officer
Vom Christian Hospital
08.2013 - 10.2013
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Certificate of full registration as a medical practitioner
07-2013
House Officer/Intern Doctor
Jos University Teaching Hospital
08.2012 - 07.2013
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Temporary License
07-2012
Ph.D. - Internal Medicine
Usmanu Dan Fodiyo University
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Public Health
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
04.2001 -
Fellowship - Internal Medicine/Cardiology
West African College of Physician
04.2001 -
Fellowship - Cardiology
National Postgradruate Medical College of Nigeria
04.2001 -
M.D. - Internal Medicine
National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - MBBS
University of Jos
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St Paul's College Kwatas
04.2001 -
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Hauwa Memorial Primary School
04.2001 -
References
- Prof. Solomon S. Danbauchi (MBBS, FWACP, FNCS, FACC) Consultant Physician/Cardiologist, Internal Medicine Department, Jos University Teaching Hospital/University of Jos. Telephone: 08037003695, Email: danbau59@yahoo.com
- Prof. Oche Agbaji (MBBS, MD, MSC, FMCP) Consultant Physician/Nephrologist, Internal Medicine Department University of Jos/Jos University Teaching Hospital. Telophone: 08033491851, Email: agbaji.oche@gmail.com
- Rev. Dr. J.B.N Zhumbes Anglican Bishop of Bukuru Diocese, Plateau state. Telophone: 08033979906
POSITIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES HELD
- President, Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS) St. Paul’s College Kwatas Bokkos. 2002 – 2003 (Coordinating Spiritual activities among the students)
- Health Prefect St. Paul’s College Kwatas Bokkos 2002 – 2003 (In charge of sanitation, nutrition, health and hygiene matters among students)
- Chairman Welfare Committee Students Union Government Parliament University of Jos. 2008 – 2009 (Provided support to welfare matters of students)
- Member Jos University Medical Students Association House of Parliament University of Jos, 2009 – 2010 (Represented 600 level class to advocate for better welfare of students)
- Member Corps Medical Health Team Kaduna, 2012 – 2014 (Participated in medical outreach at NYSC secretariat)
- Deputy Medical Director, May Hospital Shendam, 2015 – 2017 (Assisted the medical director in administration, provided medical and surgical services)
- Chairman, Medical Education Committee, Association of Resident Doctors Jos University Teaching Hospital JUTH. 2020 – 2021 (Organization of continuing medical education, proposal writing, and research methodology hands-on seminars)
- Chairman, Disciplinary Committee, Association of Resident Doctors JUTH. 2020 – 2021 (Maintaining discipline and decorum among members of the association)
- Chairman, COVID-19 Committee, Association of Resident Doctors JUTH. 2020 – 2021 (Volunteered in providing health care services to COVID-19-positive patients as well as resident doctors affected)
- Vice President, Association of Resident Doctors JUTH. 2020 – 2021 (Represented the President at a residency committee meeting where academic planning and curriculum formation was drafted)
- President, Association of Resident Doctors JUTH. 2022 – 2023 (Executive head of the association, initiated and commenced the building of ARD JUTH Secretariat, the establishment of Car wash, prompt payments of member's emoluments, and provision of end-of-year welfare packages)
- National Executive Council member, Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors NARD. 2022 – 2023 (Supported the payment of medical residency training fund 2023, involved in T drop and medical outreaches during executive council meetings to less privileged and vulnerable members of the community)
- Deputy Chief Resident, Internal Medicine JUTH. 2022 – 2023 (Assisted the Chief resident in the design of clinical meetings and rotation rosters, coordination of Medical student's end of postings and examinations)
- Secretary, Business Committee Nigerian Medical Association Plateau State (NMA). 2020 – 2022 (Formulated drafts for NMA business ventures)
- Secretary, Legislation and Contemporary Issues. NMA Plateau 2022 – 2024 (Interfaced with state legislators for the development of health-related bills for the protection of vulnerable groups in Plateau)
- Chairman, Local Church Council Living Faith Church Lamingo 2023 till date. (In charge of church project execution, church board membership)
PUBLICATIONS
- Echocardiographic assessment of pulmonary pressure in Chronic Kidney disease patients seen at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, Ishishen John Artu, Shawon Fredrick Akpagher; Jos Journal of Medicine / Vol. 17 No. 1 (2023) / Articles
- Pericardial Abnormalities Seen on Echocardiography in the Jos University Teaching Hospital, Chundusu CM, Okopi J, Sawa F I, Ola T S, Ibrahim A O, Ahmadu E O, Iliya F, Mathias D, Danbauchi S S, Okafor E, Artu I J, Ugwu SC; Clinical cardiovascular research Medires/:2836-5917 (2024)
- Efficacy and Safety of Triple Synergy Therapy Containing Annona Senegalese, Ciprofloxacin, and Omeprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Initial Treatment; Isaac John Umaru, Tensaba Andes Akafa, Ocheifa Matthew Ngbede, Artu Ishishen John, Kerenhappuch Isaac Umaru; African Journal of Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy Research; 3434-2990 (2025)
- Persistent Threat of Lassa Fever in Nigeria: Epidemiology, Challenges, and Strategies for Effective Management; Tensaba Andes Akafa, Artu Ishishen John, Gloria Omonefe Oladele, Isaac John Umaru; African Journal of Medicine, Surgery and Public Health Research; 1595-8000 (2025)
- From Awareness to Barriers of Reporting Prevalence and Forms of Gender Based Violence among Adolescents in Conflict Settings; Victoria Seun Ajibade, Tensaba Andes Akafa, Gloria Omonefe Oladele, Artu Ishishen John, Ocheifa Matthew Ngbede;East African Scholars Journal of Medical Sciences; Volume-8 | Issue-2 | Feb-2025 |
- From knowledge to action: understanding cardiovascular risk factors among university students in north-central Nigeria; Artu Ishishen John, Tensaba Andes Akafa, Gloria Omonefe Oladele, Kingsley Iyoko Iseko; Frontline Professionals Journal; Journal, 2(1), 128–142 (2025)
- Assessing Compliance to Antiretroviral Therapy and Well-being among HIV-Positive Adolescents and Young Adults at Buea Regional Hospital; Oben Nkongho-Anyor Sandrine, Tensaba Andes Akafa, Nyasa Raymond Babila, Solomon Ossom Asare, Gloria Omonefe Oladele, Victoria Seun Ajibade, Artu Ishishen John, Ocheifa Matthew Ngbede; Global Academic Journal of Medical Sciences; Glob Acad J Med Sci; Vol-7, Iss-2 pp- 57-65 (2025)
- Understanding Non-Compliance in Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV Positive Adolescents and Young Adults at Buea Regional Hospital: Challenges and Solutions; Tensaba Andes Akafa, Oben Nkongho-Anyor Sandrine, Nyasa Raymond Babila, Solomon Ossom Asare, Gloria Omonefe Oladele, Victoria Seun Ajibade, Artu Ishishen John, John Sabo Ezeuhwe; Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences; Sch J App Med Sci, 2025 Mar 13(3): 636-645.
- Unseen struggles: addressing adolescent gender-based violence in southern Kaduna’s conflict zones; Victoria Seun Ajibade, Tensaba Andes Akafa, Artu Ishishen John, Gloria Omonefe Oladele, Lubabatu Abdulrasheed, Ameh Godwin Okwori and Kingsley Iyoko Iseko; Frontline Professionals Journal; 2(1), 189–201 (2025)
- Assessment of the impact of acute heart failure on liver function tests in Jos, Plateau State-Nigeria. Artu I. J , Duguru M. J, Danbauchi S. S, Okopi J, Sawa I. F, Akpagher S. F, Solomon M. Journal / Jos Journal of Medicine / Vol. 18 No. 2 (2024) / Articles.
- Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence among HIV-Positive Adolescents and Young Adults: A Descriptive Study at Buea Regional Hospital Oben Nkongho-Anyor Sandrine, Tensaba Andes Akafa, Nyasa Raymond Babila, Solomon Ossom Asare, Gloria Omonefe Oladele, Ocheifa Matthew Ngbede, Artu Ishishen John. Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, ISSN 2413-4929 (Print) | ISSN 2413-4910 (Online).
- Community engagement and multi-sectoral collaboration as drivers for Neglected Tropical Disease (NTDS) elimination: Tensaba Andes Akafa, Akaninyene Mark, Artu Ishishen John. Frontline Professionals Journal 2(9), 133-142, EISSN 1596-0501.
- Speckle Tracking Echocardiographic Assessment of Adult Patients Presenting in A Private Health Facility in Jos, North Central Nigeria Kumtap YC* , Chundusu CM, Okopi John, Enenche Austin, Sawa JI, Artu I, Oluwatosin O, Gomerep VS and Danbauchi SS. Journal of Cardiovascular and Cardiology ISSN: 3029-0732.
- The HIV Pandemic in Africa: Epidemiologic Trends, Cultural Dynamics, and Systemic Resilience. Rebecca Adaji, Dr.Tensaba Andes Akafa, Dr. Artu Ishishen John. Keffi Hospital Journal. ISSN: 3115-4956.
COURSES
- Clinical management of HIV, University of Washington Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
- Basic life support, Angel and Eagle Global rescue Services American Heart Association certified Jan 2022
- Advanced Cardiovascular life support, Angel and Eagle Global rescue Services American Heart Association certified Jan 2022
- Certificate in Data Mastery: collection to analysis, Data Analysis Academy Oct 2024
- JNCI and Getinge IABP counter-pulsation therapy workshop June 2025
LINKS
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ishishenjohn
- ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Ishishen_John
Hobbies
Reading, Dancing and Playing Football