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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
Bournemouth, 67 Lansdowne Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1RW,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
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- I saw Dr Critoph recently due to a family history of strokes and heart disease. Dr Critoph was excellent, he explained things clearly . I was referred for scans very promptly and fortunately for me Dr Critoph was able to tell me the outcome of the scabs were positive.
- Dr Critoph is very personable. He explained in simple terms the condition(s) and the purposes of the medications prescribed. I would have no hesitation in recommending him as a cardiac consultant.
- First class Cardiac Surgeon. Always polite and courteous and shows his patients great respect. In my experience his technical competence is exemplary and based on my experience I would have no hesitation in strongly recommending Dr. Chris Critoph and first class team.