Cardiologists

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Dr Michael Webb-Peploe is an esteemed cardiologist based at The London Medical Specialist Clinic in the capital, who holds a special interest in ischaemic heart disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure and interventional cardiology. Dr Webb-Peploe did his undergraduate medical education at Trinity College, Cambridge and St Thomas’ Hospital, London. He underwent his postgraduate training at the Royal Brompton Hospital, Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester USA and at Hammersmith Hospital (Royal Postgraduate Medical School.) Dr Webb-Peploe was appointed as a physician in charge in the Cardiac Department at St Thomas’ Hospital from 1971 to 1997. He was also a director of invasive cardiology for the Cardiothoracic Unit at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals NHS Trust from 1997 to 2000. From 1978 to 2000, Dr Webb-Peploe was appointed an honorary civilian consultant cardiologist to the British Army. He was a consultant advisor in cardiology to the Chief Medical Officer in the Department of Health. Dr Webb-Peploe was a consultant cardiologist (locum) at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals NHS Trust, to which he is now an honorary and emeritus consultant cardiologist at the hospital.

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Dr Boon Lim is one of London's leading cardiologists and electrophysiologists. He specialises in heart rhythm disturbances, pacing and syncope at Imperial College and at his Harley Street clinic. He leads the established Imperial Syncope Diagnostic Service at Hammersmith Hospital and is frequently invited to national and international meetings to share his experience. He has a special interest in the mapping and ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) and is highly-skilled at using modern 3-D mapping technologies. Dr Lim was awarded several prestigious prizes during his medical training at Cambridge University where he obtained a double First Class Honours Degree. He has continued his passion for education and research serving as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College where he supervises several PhD students. Dr Lim is very actively engaged in all aspects of research with a particular interest in developing the best techniques for treating atrial fibrillation. He is invited to speak both nationally and internationally to discuss his findings and to teach other physicians about the best techniques for complex mapping and ablation of atrial fibrillation and other complex arrhythmias. He leads a very active syncope research team based at the Imperial Syncope Diagnostic Unit and is looking to improve healthcare delivery for patients through use of effective online education to help improve the quality of life for patients across the UK.   

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Professor Giovanni Di Salvo is an experienced consultant cardiologist based at the Royal Brompton Hospital, London. Professor Di Salvo trained in Italy, where he completed both a Master's and PhD in his field of expertise, cardiology. He has worked in numerous locations around the world, including Naples, where he still has a strong connection, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and London. At the leading edge of developments in echocardiology, Professor Di Salvo's specialties include paediatric cardiology, cardiomyopathy, 3D echo, and transoesophageal echocardiography. Due to his expertise, Professor Di Salvo has lectured extensively, with teaching positions in the Second University of Naples, the Al Faisal University in Saudi Arabia, and at the Imperial College of London. He has written and published over 175 research papers, featured in the European Heart Journal, and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, among many more.

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Dr Andrew Deaner is one of London's leading cardiologists. His NHS practice is based at Bart's Heart Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital and King George Hospital, and his areas of expertise include angina, coronary artery disease, palpitations and heart failure. He also has a special interest in pregnant women with heart disease. Dr Deaner’s private practice locations include Spire Roding and Spire Hartswood, based in London and Essex, which offer complete cardiology care. Dr Andrew Deaner is known for his role in the resuscitation and subsequent treatment of footballer Fabrice Muamba, whose heart stopped for 78 minutes during a match in 2012. He is actively involved in promoting CPR training of the general public and is heavily involved in educating junior doctors. He has previously served as president of the Cardiology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine and is currently vice-chair of the specialist advisory committee for general internal medicine, at the Royal College of Physicians.

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Dr Syed Ahsan is a leading cardiologist based in London who has won and been nominated for many awards in his field. Having trained in various prestigious centres in London, Dr Ahsan is highly experienced in all areas of cardiology with a specialist interest in heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias).  He also sees patients with collapse, chest pains, shortness of breath and high blood pressure.  His NHS practice is based at Barts Heart Centre, one of the largest cardiac units in Europe, where Dr Ahsan is one of the lead clinicians for atrial fibrillation (AF). He perfoms catheter ablation procedures for AF and other heart rhythm disorders and is an expert in implanting all kinds of cardiac devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators and resynchronisation devices. Dr Ahsan is known for his patient-centred approach, ensuring that his patients are always fully aware and comfortable with the consultation and treatment process. From his clinics across London, Dr Ahsan offers treatment for all aspects of adult cardiology and heart rhythm disorders. 

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Dr Amanda Varnava is a leading cardiologist and a highly experienced consultant based in London. In addition to managing patients with chest pain, palpitations, and hypertension, Dr Varnava offers specialist services for patients with inherited heart problems (cardiomyopathies, channelopathies and sudden cardiac death), athletes requiring cardiac sports screening, and heart disease in pregnancy. Dr Varnava established the Inherited Cardiac Conditions specialist clinic at Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare Trust and leads the Pregnancy and Heart Disease Service at Watford General Hospital. She is an expert in sports cardiology and one of the few national experts in this field. Dr Varnava sees many athletes (both professional and amateur) and is the cardiologist to a number of professional football teams including Arsenal, Watford, and Fulham FC. Dr Varnava qualified from Oxford University and then St Bartholomew's Hospital with triple honours. She then undertook specialist cardiology training at some of the leading cardiac centres in the UK, including St George's Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, and The London Chest Hospital. Dr Varnava took up her consiltant post in 2005. She has a very active research programme and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London. Dr Varnava's research into inherited cardiac conditions is published in leading cardiology journals, and she regularly speaks at national and international conferences. Dr Varnava runs a paediatric screening service at St Mary's Hospital and sees patients from 12 years onwards in her private practice. 

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Dr Fakhar Khan is a prominent London cardiologist, specialised in the field of heart rhythm disorders. He divides his time between various top London hospitals and sees patients to fit pacemakers, defibrillators, and other devices. A Cambridge graduate, he completed his studies in Oxford and London. He has written numerous peer-reviewed articles, is a member of many prominent associations and is an accomplished, patient orientated consultant.

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