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Dr Francesco Lo Monaco, awarded in Cardiology
European Awards in Medicine 2022
Dr Francesco Lo Monaco
State DMS
GMC: 6154710Professional statement
Dr Francesco Lo Monaco is a highly experienced, award-winning consultant cardiologist based in London. He specialises in preventive cardiology, cardiac imaging, hypertension management, and comprehensive heart screening.
Dr Lo Monaco provides personalised care for patients experiencing chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, dizziness, fainting, high blood pressure, or suspected heart rhythm disorders.
His expertise spans clinical cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging, including echocardiogram, electrocardiogram (ECG), exercise stress testing, cardiac MRI, Holter monitoring, and diagnostic heart check-ups.
As the Founder and Medical Director of The National Heart Clinic, London, Dr Francesco Lo Monaco sees patients in his private cardiology clinic located in Harley Street as well as in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Welbeck Heart Health, and BMI Syon Clinic. He offers same-day appointments, free preliminary assessments, and video consultation facilities for his patients.
His significant contributions to cardiology have been recognised with multiple European Awards in Medicine, reflecting his commitment to excellence in patient care and cardiovascular medicine. Visit Dr Lo Monaco's website here.
Clinics
The National Heart Clinic
Central London, 69 Harley Street, London, W1G 8QWMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Founder & Clinical Director, The National Heart Clinic, London
Subspecialties
- Clinical cardiology
- Cardiac imaging (cardiac CT and MRI)
Professional memberships
- Associate member, Royal College of Physicians
- Member, British Medical Association
Education
- Level I Accreditation in Cardiac CT Angiogram, Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cardiovascular Physiology, Harvard Medical School & New York Medical College
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology, Imperial College School of Medicine (2014 - Present)
- Regularly offer lectures for GPs and healthcare professionals on a range of cardiology topics.
Positions in organisations
- Official Physician, Embassy of the Italian Republic, UK (September 2021 - Present)
- International Lecturer in Echocardiography (2017 - Present)
Publications and conferences
- Fantoni C, Medda M, Mollichelli N, Neagu A, Briganti S, Lo Monaco F, Baravelli M, Inglese L. Clip-based arterial hemostasis after antegrade common femoral artery puncture. Int J Cardiol. 2008 Aug 29;128(3):427-9.
- Bearzi C, Leri A, Lo Monaco F, Qanud K, Ojaimi C, Kajstura J, Pepe M, Hintze TH, Rota M, Anversa P. Identification of Coronary Vascular Progenitor Cell in the human heart. “ PNAS” August 2009. Paper communicated by Prof Eugene Braunwald.
Prizes and awards
- European Awards in Medicine - Cardiology & Patient Care (2024 & 2025)
- Global Cardiologist of the Year - Fluxx Conference, Qatar (2025)
Languages spoken
- English
- Italian
Registration number: 6154710
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Article
What is chest pain?
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Dr Francesco Lo Monaco, European Award in Medicine 2022 in Cardiology
Event hosted at the Ritz Hotel Paris. November 29th, 2022.
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What is a stress test? - Online interview
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Smoking and your heart: Why every cigarette costs more than just your lungs
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An expert guide to valvular heart disease - Online interview
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What are palpitations?
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Echocardiogram: what is it used for? - Online interview
"If you experience symptoms like chest pains, shortness of breath, or palpitations, an ...
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Transoesophageal echocardiogram: Keeping your heart on its TOE(s)
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A guide to what heart-related symptoms Dr Francesco Lo Monaco can help you with
In this informative introductory-style patient guide, highly experienced and skilled Londo...
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Myocarditis vs Pericarditis: What’s the difference?
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How do Holter monitors help to diagnose the cause of palpitations? - Online interview
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Ischaemic heart disease: What is it?
When the heart lacks oxygen due to reduced blood flow in the coronary arteries, it means t...
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Matters of the heart: Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart disease is a specific term, in that it refers to a condition that's prese...
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I’m worried about my heart health – what can I do?
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- Could not be more pleased with the care and service provided by Dr. Lo Monaco and his team. Every step of the way I had confidence and was explained in detail throughout what was being done and why. Thank you
- I had an excellent experience with Dr. Lo Monaco. He was professional throughout the appointment, took a thorough approach in reviewing my health concerns, and was very caring and patient in his manner. He clearly explained my test results in a way that was easy to understand
- Dr Lo Monaco was very helpful and thorough. He got directly to the issues and prescribed the appropriate medicine. He was also very practical in understanding what was important and unimportant in diagnosis.
- I highly recommend Dr. Lo Monaco as a very competent, compassionate and efficient professional. His approach is very sensible, he ensures to understand the patient's case, their feeling, and explains with tact and clarity his analysis. He is very efficient, eliminating stressful waiting time, by organising tests even in the visit day when possible; this gives relief and enables taking action with the best possible time. In my case he recommended a treatment, connected me to a specialised surgeon who resolved my problem. I could not be more comforted in this experience.
- I visited Dr. Monaco in July of last year & I have to say he was the most professional Dr. He listened to my concerns & anxiety’s and talked me through the process of the echocardiogram- relieving any worries.Thankfully all was well. 100% recommended . Thankyou so much
- Dr. Lo Monaco is an exceptional cardiologist whose diagnostic approach sets him apart. After years of unsuccessful treatments by other physicians, he demonstrated remarkable medical insight by thoroughly investigating my condition from multiple perspectives. His comprehensive and
- Highly professional from start to finish, both Dr Lo Monaco and his colleague Karen were friendly, prompt, efficient with all communication and made me feel very comfortable from the beginning. Would highly recommend to others.
- I had an excellent experience with Dr. Lo Monaco. He was very patient, kind, and extremely approachable. He carefully listened to my concerns and addressed them thoughtfully. In just seven days, I completed all the necessary tests, and the results were explained to me in detail. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a cardiologist.
- Dr Lo Monaco is by far the best doctor I have met in London: he is empathetic, patient and an expertin his field. In addition, he answered all my questions in detail, even those not relevant to my symptoms. The same considerations apply to his staff, from the secretary to the va
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