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What is preventive cardiology?
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Professional statement
Dr Chris Critoph is a leading consultant cardiologist based in Bournemouth, practising at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
He has expertise in heart failure, implantable devices (pacemakers and defibrillators), sports cardiology, inherited heart conditions, and heart health screening. He frequently manages common symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, and breathlessness, providing expert diagnosis and tailored treatment plans. He is also experienced in prescribing and monitoring weight-loss medication.
Dr Critoph places strong emphasis on listening to his patients, communicating clearly, and supporting long-term heart health through evidence-based care. He is passionate about helping people optimise their lifestyle to improve both health and wellbeing.
He runs a cardiologist-led clinic with rapid access to advanced investigations, including echocardiography, CT coronary angiography, MRI, heart rhythm monitoring, exercise testing, and genetic analysis.
Dr Critoph trained in cardiology at leading London centres, including The Heart Hospital and St Bartholomew’s Hospital, before completing a fellowship in advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation in Australia. He was awarded a research degree from University College London and remains actively involved in clinical research as a principal investigator in heart trials.
Clinics
- Coastal Cardiology at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital
- Coastal Cardiology at Dorset Heart Clinic
Coastal Cardiology at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital
Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant cardiologist, Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital (2015)
Subspecialties
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
Professional memberships
- British Cardiovascular Society
- British Society of Heart Failure
Education
- MD, University College London (2014)
- MRCP, Royal College of Physicians (2004)
Positions in organisations
- Clinical Lead for Heart Failure, University Hospitals Dorset
Publications and conferences
- Principal Investigator for two multi-centre heart failure trials, Royal Bournemouth Hospital
- Dr Critoph's publications are available on ResearchGate|https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christopher-Critoph
Prizes and awards
- Clinical Excellence Award
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6027030
Content
Health content
Other information
Reviews
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- I first visited Dr Chris Critoph around 6 years ago when I was having significant trouble breathing deeply. By making major changes to my long standing medication the problem was cured. Subsequently I have visited for interpretation of tests and updating of medication and have found it very beneficial to discuss my health with a cardiologist.
- Dr Critoph is caring and very friendly. He is very easy to talk to. Also he has great memory and remembers your most pertinent issues and concerns. He is highly recommended.Doctor's response -Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, especially the comment about my memory! Very much appreciated. Best wishes Chris
- Dr Critoph is very personable and explains things in an easy to understand manner. We would definitely recommend him.
- I saw Dr Critoph 15 months ago, amazing service, he looked at an overnight ecg from my own monitor that I had emailed at 5.30pm and I got a reply that evening saying see me! At that appointment he forecast I would need a pacemaker eventually. I have seen him13 months post NHS pacemaker implantation. His advice at that appointment has made a huge difference to my exercise capability. Hercules unchained.
- He was friendly and direct and was very polite and well mannered
- Over the many years I have been under his guidance, Dr Critoph has always been very supportive, thorough and caring.
- Dr Critoph was a wonderful specialist, helping my mum with her heart issues. He listened to her concerns, considered the symptoms and explained the medical plan she needed to follow. As a result her health has improved and as a family we are delighted to have her back to her old self. I would highly recommend Dr Critoph as a specialist.
- This is a terrific medical establishment where from the time you enter until you have been tested for diagnosis or seen by a consultant you are made to feel welcome. The side effect of this is it reduces stress and has a wellbeing plus. Great outfit worthy of praise