Dr Charis Costopoulos
Professional statement
Dr Charis Costopoulos is a highly esteemed and experienced consultant cardiologist who specialises in both general and interventional cardiology. His main areas of expertise include the treatment of patients with coronary artery disease, chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, heart failure, and valvular heart disease. He performs a variety of interventional procedures including coronary angiopasty (stent insertion), transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), MitraClip implantation and patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure amongst many others. He currently practises at the world-renowned Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge and at the prestigious London-based Welbeck andOne Heart Clinic.
Dr Costopoulos graduated from the University of Cambridge with distinction after successfully completing an MA MB MBChir in medicine in 2006. Following this, Dr Costopoulos undertook his core medical training throughout Cambridge, Oxford and London. Impressively, whilst in the middle of completing his training, he managed to obtain a part-time MPhil (Master of Philosophy) in translational medicine and therapeutics, also from the University of Cambridge.
He would then go on to begin his general cardiology training in the North West London area and, specifically, Hammersmith Hospital, London, which would later allow him to take up the position as chief interventional fellow. Dr Costopoulos' medical journey continued to go from strength to strength, as he decided to undertake an interventional cardiology fellowship at one of the best European cardiology centres, San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy from 2012 to 2013. He would then later complete a PhD at the University of Cambridge, which focused on the role of biomechanical forces in coronary atherosclerosis as well as a British Heart Foundation Clinical Lectureship which allowed him to pursue both his academic and clinical interests prior to his appointment as a consultant at the Royal Papworth Hospital.
His research has been published in highly estemeed cardiology journals which include the European Heart Journal and Journals of the American College of Cardiology. He has also presented his work across a variety of conferences across Europe, North America and Asia. Dr Costopoulos is available to see private patients both in Cambridge and London.
Clinics
Welbeck Heart Health
Central London, 1 Welbeck St, London W1G 0AR, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, One Heart Clinic (present)
Subspecialties
- Heart failure
- Hypertension
Professional memberships
- General Medical Council
- British Cardiovascular Intervention Society
Education
- MA MB MBChir, Medicine, University of Cambridge (2006)
- Master's Degree, MPhil, Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge (2010)
Teaching posts
- Clinical Lecturer, Interventional Cardiology, University of Cambridge and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (2018 - 2019)
Publications and conferences
- You can see Dr Costopoulos' publications on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
- Young Investigator Award in Vascular Biology and Cardiovascular Disease (2017)
Languages spoken
- English
- Greek
Reviews
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- Dr Costopoulos was so kind, calm and reassuring that calmed me down completely. It felt like a discussion with a friend rather than a doctor's routine questionnaire. I have already recommended him to family and friends. I really appreciate the way he treated me as a patient. He has gained my respect and trust.
- Dr Costopoulos is very experienced, kind and thorough. Thank you very much!
- First class Cardiologist. Charis was extremely charitable in entertaining my incessant questions. I felt both heard and guided.
- I received excellent care from Dr Charis Costopoulos. He listened intensively and did not miss any tiny information. His assessment was meticulous and thorough when considering all the possibilities about my heart problem. His recommendations of tests for further investigation were reassuring and his treatment is very effective. He also gave suggestions which covered possible events in the future. I am very grateful for his excellent expertise.
- Dr Costopoulis is a rare and compassionate physician/surgeon who has terrific listening skills, is curious and open and a delight to interact with. I wholeheartedly recommend him.
- Dr. Costopoulos was attentive, listened carefully, throughly explained what was happening, and answered all my questions. His secretary, Mrs. Dickeson, was professional, kind, and responded in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Dr. Costopoulos for top quality care.
- Dr Costopoulos is a very precise, able and kind Doctor. He has saved my life.
- I was extremely happy with the care I was provided. Patient-centred care bases on latest evidence. My concerns were addressed and my symptoms improved significantly following initiation of treatment. Also excellent communication with other care professionals involved in my care.
- Sharing of information/test results with my GP could have been better.