Sorbonne University: Renowned Cameroonian cardiologist earns diploma in Cardiac Echography.

We gathered that the academic achievement makes Dr Fred Perry Kemah, probably the first Cameroonian of Anglophone descent to sign his name on the Sorbonne University College of Cardiology.

In a social media post recently after earning the qualification, Dr Fred Kemah, who is the brain behind Fako Heart Centre in Buea, South West Region, wrote: “I am reaching out to you with great pleasure and joy with a view to informing you that, I recently gained a University Diploma in Cardiac Echography from Paris Sorbonne University”. 

He said it was a community accomplishment “in the sense that, if you have plans to further your career in cardiac medicine or enjoy a Diploma course in cardiology, a reference note or supporting letter from yours truly will increase your chances of enrollment within the European Union, EU”.

Dedicates accomplishments to parents 

Dr Kemah dedicated his accomplishments to his “humble parents”. 

“They invested in me through Lycee, Sasse; then, most importantly, private sponsorship in a medical school- Catholic University of Rome. I currently enjoy plenty of prestige and attention because of the blessings from my parents and also from well-wishers; following ongoing financial support to numerous individuals when solicited or surprisingly,” he noted.

He added that “from the records, I am probably the first Cameroonian of Anglophone extraction to obtain a Diploma in Cardiac Medicine from Universite' de Sorbonne, Paris”. 

Dr Fred Perry Kemah, the man 

Dr Fred Perry Kemah was born in Buea, South West Region. He did Primary School education in Catholic School Buea, and Secondary Education in Bilingual Grammar School, BGS, Molyko, Buea and Saint Joseph’s College, Sasse; obtaining GCE Ordinary and Advanced Levels. 

He later left Cameroon to read medicine in Rome Catholic University in Italy, where he obtained MD & PhD quantifications. Dr Kemah is on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council, London, UK as a Consultant Cardiologist, with Full License to Practice. 

He has been a Consultant Cardiologist since 2005. He has extensive international experience and reputation as he is currently operating in the United Kingdom and France. He is fluent in English, French, Lingala and Italiano.

The renowned cardiologist developed Advanced Echo cardiology service in South London Hospitals at the Royal Bolton Hospital. He was awarded the title of Honorary Senior Lecturer in Cardiac Medicine by the University of Manchester in 2011, in recognition of his teaching activities at the Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, UK and Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.

Dr Fred Kemah is trained in both invasive and non-invasive diagnostic techniques. He covers all areas of General Adult Cardiology with particular specialty in; Chest Pain/Coronary Artery Disease, Palpitations/Arrhythmia, Breathlessness/Heart Failure, Hypertension, Dizziness/Syncope/Blackouts/Faint, Dyslipidemia, Cardiomyopathy (Disease of the Heart Muscle), Valvular Heart Disease, Pericarditis, Fitness to travel in patients with a cardiovascular disorder.

He is also experienced in carrying out investigations in the following areas; Diagnostic Coronary Angiography, Advanced Echo cardiology including Stress Echo and Trans oesophageal Echo, Doctor-Led Exercise Tolerance Test, ECG & Blood Pressure Monitoring and Tilt Test.

Dr Fred Kemah also runs specialist clinics including; Heart Disease in Pregnancy Clinic, Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention Clinic, Heart Failure Clinic, Screening and Preventive Cardiology Clinic.

Cardiology is a specialist branch in internal medicine dealing with the heart and great blood vessels. According to a World Health Organisation, WHO, report (2014), cardiovascular diseases are the second most common cause of deaths (11%) from Non-Communicable Diseases, NCDs, in Cameroon.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3834 of Wednesday July 01, 2026