Dr. Barbara Kakande is a distinguished Consultant Non-interventional Cardiologist at UMC Victoria Hospital, bringing over 23 years of experience in cardiology. She holds an MBChB and a Fellowship in Cardiology, with extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease.
Dr. Kakande is dedicated to providing patient-centered, non-invasive cardiac care, focusing on preventive cardiology and lifestyle management to help patients maintain optimal heart health. Her in-depth knowledge of advanced diagnostic techniques, such as echocardiography and stress testing, enables her to offer precise and effective treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
At UMC Victoria Hospital, Dr. Kakande works closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, high-quality cardiac care. Known for her compassionate approach, she is committed to improving patient outcomes through education, early diagnosis, and individualized care plans.
Expertise
Treatments/Procedures Offered
Non-interventional Cardiologist
Cardiologist
Education And Training
Name of Institue(s)
Makerere University- MBChB, Uganda Heart Institute - Fellowship in Cardiology, Norkwalk hospital USA – Intensive care medicine
Fellowships
Fellowship in Cardiology
Professional Highlights
Publications
Benzathine Penicillin Adherence for Secondary Prophylaxis among Patients Affected with Rheumatic Heart Disease attending Mulago Hospital- 2013, Presenting features of newly diagnosed Rheumatic heart disease patient in Mulago hospital - 2013, Cardiovascular complication in newly diagnosed Rheumatic Heart Disease patient at Mulago hospital- 2013, Socio-economic and Environment risk factors among rheumatic heart disease Patients in Uganda – 2012, Pattern and Presentation of cardiac diseases among patients with chronic kidney disease attending a national referral hospital in Uganda 2015.
Professional Memberships
Uganda Heart Association, Member of East, Central and Southern Africa College of Physicians, Association of Physicians of Uganda, Uganda Medical Association, Uganda Catholic Doctors Association, Uganda Neurology Association, Uganda Heart Association
