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Dr Amit Bhan is a leading consultant cardiologist based in London. He specialises in ASD closure, PFO closure and congenital heart disease, alongside stroke, heart failure and palpitations. He also expertly treats chest pain. Dr Bhan privately practices at Welbeck Heart Health, The London Bridge Hospital and Nuffield Health at St Bartholomew's Hospital, while his NHS base is Barts Health NHS Trust.
Dr Bhan, who is also an honorary consultant cardiologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS trust, where he sees children who are getting ready to have their long-term care transferred to adult services, is highly qualified. He has an MBBS in Medicine from the Queen Mary University of London, and went on to obtain his MD(Res)from King's College London. He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
Dr Bhan went on to undertake specialist registrar training in cardiology in various London and south-east hospitals, and did subspecialist congenital heart disease training at The Royal Brompton, Guy's and St Thomas' and Great Ormond Street hospitals. Following this, he undertook a Catheter Intervention for Structural and Congenital Heart Disease at Barts Health Centre.
Further to his career achievements, Dr Bhan's clinical research has featured in numerous peer-reviewed publications focusing on interventional cardiology and he is actively involved in clinical trials. He is a member of several professional organisations, including the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS), British Medical Association (BMA) and the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP).
Clinics
Central London, 1 Welbeck St, London W1G 0AR, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 24 years of experience
- Consultant cardiologist, Welbeck Heart Health (February 2020 - present)
Subspecialties
- Bubble contract echocardiography
- Echocardiogram
Professional memberships
- British Medical Association (BMA)
- Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
Education
- MD (Res) , King's College London
- MBBS, Medicine, Queen Mary University of London (1997 - 2002)
Positions in organisations
- Honorary consultant cardiologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust (August 2019 - present)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6054542
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Article
Understanding congenital heart disease: Causes, treatment, and outlook
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a condition present at birth that affects the structure ...
Article
How are heart palpitations treated?
Here, Dr Amit Bhan, a revered consultant cardiologist, discusses all things heart palpitat...
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- Dr Bhan was very welcoming and helpful to me for my PFO closure, he was ready to answer any questions I had, and was very kind to me when I expressed my nervousness for the procedure. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone! The nursing staff were fantastic. So kind and so cheerful during my stay at Welbeck, they joked with me during my recovery and were all smiles! The food was delicious, and the conditions of the facility were very pleasant.
- Dr Bhan was excellent. Explained everything wit precision and care and performed a successful ASD closure and has provided an amazing service from staff to finish! Would recommend him to anyone. Thanks so much Dr Bhan
- Dr Bhan and his team have been fantastic throughout the whole process. I have felt very well informed and kept up to date and Dr Bhan ensured that I was able to undergo my PFO closure promptly and well before Christmas (which was appreciated).
- Outstanding from start to finish. Dr Bhan is extremely approachable as an individual, clear in his explanations and was balanced when presenting the options that were available to me. On the day of my procedure he could not have been more professional/reassuring.
- Dr Bhan is so caring and reassuring. He is very thorough and explains everything patiently. He really put me at ease when I was feeling quite unwell. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
- My PFO closure successfully performed by Dr Amit Bhan has been life changing in terms of my mindset as having had two cryptogenic strokes over the past 6 years. Words cannot express my gratitude to him and his team for changing my life .. Thank You
- Dr Bhan was excellent. He listened to my concerns, explained things in an easy-to-comprehend way, and his secretary arranged my treatment around my circumstances. Thank you!
- Dr Bhan was great, vey friendly and answered all my questions happily and with patience.