40 years of experience in Internal Medicine and over 25 years in Echocardiography.
Dr. Francisco Colaco
Specialist in Consultant physician & Echocardiography
About Dr. Francisco Colaco
Dr. Colaco is a highly respected Consultant Physician with over 40 years of experience in Internal Medicine and over 25 years in Echocardiography. He is renowned for his pioneering contributions to cardiology in Goa, particularly in adult, pediatric, and fetal echocardiography. His expertise has been honed through training with world-renowned cardiologist Dr. Navin Nanda at the University of Alabama, USA.
A Visiting Professor at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Dr. Colaco is a thought leader in the medical community, having presented research at national and international conferences. His dedication to advancing medical science has earned him numerous accolades, including the title of “Pioneer and Father of Echocardiography in Goa.”
Educational Qualifications
Médico-Cirurgiăo, Escola Médico-Cirúrgica de Goa (1965)
Médico-Cirurgiăo, Escola Médico-Cirúrgica de Goa (1965)
Médico-Cirurgiăo, Escola Médico-Cirúrgica de Goa (1965)
Professional Experience
Consultant Practice in Internal Medicine in Goa for the last 40 years.
Head and Director/Physician of own Hospital, Holy Nursing Home, Margao, Goa, for the last 18 years.
Visiting Consultant to several leading Hospitals.
Pioneer of Echocardiography in Goa. Active ECHO practice at own centre, Dr. Colaco’s ECHO and Ultrasound Centre, for the last 25 years. Highly skilled in Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal, and Fetal Echocardiography.
Visiting Professor to the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, the Mecca of Medicine in the world.
Services & Specialties
Internal Medicine
Expert care for a wide range of medical conditions
Echocardiography
Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal, and Fetal ECHO
Preventive Cardiology
Early detection and management of heart conditions
Critical Care & Emergency Medicine
Consultations at Leading Hospitals in Goa
Achievements & Recognition
Goa Sudharop Fellowship Award (USA) for social contributions
Awarded by T.A.M.E. and the Governor of Goa for contributions to Mando music
Recipient of Kala Gaurav Puraskar & Borim Puraskar Award
Recognized as the Pioneer and Father of Echocardiography in Goa
State Award for Best Social Worker (2012)
Has lectured at National & International Conferences
Hobbies
Beyond Medicine – Passion & Interests
Dr. Colaco is not just a brilliant physician but also a musician, writer, and social worker. An accomplished guitarist, he has recorded best-selling albums and actively preserves Goa’s rich cultural heritage through music and dance. He is a columnist, a skilled toastmaster, and a dedicated advocate for Goan identity and social justice.
Despite his numerous accolades, Dr. Colaco remains deeply rooted in family and faith, always acknowledging the unwavering support of his wife, Fernanda, and cherishing the memory of his late son, Dr. Melvin. His daughters, Elaine and Anabelle, share his love for music and social causes.
Professional Training and Research
- Research Officer, under ICMR, published paper on “Risk Factors in the Low Socio-Economic Group in India” with Dr. I. J. Pinto, Prof. of Cardiology, at Seth G.S. Medical College.
- Honorary Asst. Prof. of Internal Medicine, KEM Hospital, Mumbai, in 1973 for one year.
- Honorary Research Officer in Pediatric Cardiology, G.S. Medical College for 6 months.
- Full-time Clinical Fellow, Critical Care Unit, Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital, New York, USA, for one year in 1976.
- Certified in Echocardiography by the University of Alabama, USA under the world leader Dr. Navin Nanda
Academic Contributions and Publications
- Presented papers at International Scientific Meetings on:
- “A Study of Familial Cardiomyopathy/Amyloidosis in Goa.”
- “A Study of Mitral Valve Prolapse in Goa.”
- Published a rare case of “Non-Compaction of LV Myocardium in association with a VSD” in an infant (first such case reported from Goa).
- Published a rare case of “Congenital Pulmonic Vein Stenosis.”
- Lectured on various topics at National and State Fora on Medicine and Echocardiography, winning accolades.
Leadership Roles
Past President of Goa State Chapter of IMA (Indian Medical Association) for the year 2006-07.
Past President of Goenkarachem Daiz, a library movement to preserve Goenkarponn.
Awards and Recognitions
Goa Sudharop Fellowship Award (USA) for social contributions
Felicitated by MIMA-CME (Margao IMA) in 2006 as the most outstanding doctor.
• Awarded by T.A.M.E. and the Governor of Goa for contributions to Mando music
Recipient of Kala Gaurav Puraskar & Borim Puraskar Award
Recognized as the Pioneer and Father of Echocardiography in Goa
Recipient of Gomant Sevak Sangh Award for outstanding services to society.
State Award for Best Social Worker (2012)
