Vuyisile T. Nkomo, M.D., M.P.H., is interested in various aspects of cardiovascular diseases, in particular valvular heart diseases and echocardiography. Dr. Nkomo's research has led to the awareness that valvular heart diseases are a major public health problem. His active research interests in echocardiography also focus on the detection, assessment and management of valvular heart disease.

Dr. Nkomo is highly involved in the education of future physicians and trainees as well as in continuing professional development for practicing health care providers and researchers.