Dr Christopher Cook
Professional statement
Dr Christopher Cook is a multi-award-winning consultant interventional and structural cardiologist with expertise in heart valve disease, coronary artery disease, and structural heart disease. He treats patients experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, breathlessness, and palpitations, while also providing specialist advice on the prevention and management of cardiovascular risk factors, including high blood pressure and cholesterol. He currently practises at Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre and Cleveland Clinic London Hospital.
Dr Cook graduated with Distinction from University College London and was awarded the prestigious University of London Proxime Accessit Gold Medal in Medicine. He completed his specialist cardiology training at several of the UK's leading cardiac centres, including the Royal Brompton, Harefield, and Hammersmith Hospitals. During his training, he also earned a PhD from Imperial College London, where his research focused on innovative treatments for coronary artery disease.
With more than 15 years of experience across all aspects of cardiology, Dr Cook has developed particular expertise in advanced, minimally invasive structural heart procedures, including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (Mitral TEER). These cutting-edge treatments enable many patients to receive effective care without the need for open-heart surgery. He further refined his expertise through a specialist Fellowship in structural heart disease at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, where he now practises as an NHS Consultant.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Cook is actively involved in research and medical education. He lectures internationally and holds an academic appointment at Anglia Ruskin University. Renowned for his calm, compassionate manner and ability to explain complex medical information clearly, he is committed to ensuring every patient feels informed, supported, and confident throughout their treatment journey.
Clinics
24 Portland Pl, Central London, W1B 1LUMedical insurances accepted
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Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Interventional and Structural Cardiologist, Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre
Subspecialties
- Dizziness
- Heart attack
Professional memberships
- British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS)
- British Heart Valve Society (BHVS)
Education
- MBBS, University College London (2009)
- BSc, University College London (2006)
Teaching posts
- Senior Researcher, Anglia Ruskin University (present)
Publications and conferences
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?pli=1&user=l006RAsAAAAJ
Languages spoken
- English