Professional statement
Dr Kare Tang is a renowned consultant cardiologist with leading expertise in general cardiology and interventional cardiology. He trained extensively in various institutions in the UK and has spent more than 20 years providing healthcare within the NHS and to private patients. Among his many areas of expertise are heart failure, valvular heart diseases, hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiac screening and cardiac arrhythmia and coronary artery disease.
His incredibly high level of expertise makes him the chosen surgeon for many when it comes to very high-risk procedures. Dr Tang regularly performs complex and routine procedures such as coronary and heart catheterization, angioplasty (stents) and pacemaker implantation, among many others.
His extensive training took place in highly regarded institutions. After receiving his Bachelor's of Medicine in 1991, Dr Tang went on to train at Papworth and Addenbrookes Hospital (Cambridge) and Hammersmith Hospital (London), both of which are renowned cardiac centres. After this, he pursued additional training to further hone his skills in Hong Kong at the Prince of Wales Chinese University. After this training, he returned to the UK and has worked for the NHS and at various private clinics across London, Colchester and Basildon.
Furthermore, Dr Tang is passionate about improving the field of cardiology via research. He is the principal investigator for seven major trials in the treatment of coronary artery disease and he has over 40 peer-reviewed research publications in prestigious journals.
Clinics
Oaks Hospital
Colchester, 120 Mile End Rd, Colchester CO4 5XR,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 34 years of experience
- Consultant Cardiologist, LycaHealth Canary Wharf (present)
Subspecialties
- Cardio intervention
- Heart failure
Professional memberships
- British Cardiovascular Society
- British Medical Association
Education
- FHKAM Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
- FRCP Royal College of Physicians (2005)
Teaching posts
- He is involved in the training and supervision of junior doctors and registrars.
Positions in organisations
- He was formerly Chairman of the Medical Staff Committee at the Colchester University Hospital
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
Publications and conferences
- Over 40 of Dr Tang's publications are available on ResearchGate
- He is the principal investigator for seven major trials in the treatment of coronary artery disease.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Dr Tang is an excellent cardiologist and his explanations and communication skills are first class. He is backed by a super efficient team both administratively and in whichever hospital you see him.
- Dr K Tang has looked after my medical problems for a number of years. I have always found him to be courteous and professional in his treatment
- Very thorough, kind, and helpful. Gave me lots of information and explained things very well
- Would recommend very thoughtful and caring
- Very professional. Very happy with staff & treatment.
- Excellent
- Dr. Tang gave me time for questions and was very clear on medical advice so I left feeling confident in my next steps. He was very skilled at echocardiogram and a pleasure to visit
- Dr Tang is outstanding in every way. The care and compassion he has towards his patients goes beyond the call of duty. One could not wish for anything more. It is an absolute pleasure to know him and cannot thank him enough for looking after my Uncle.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind words.Wish your uncle a speedy recovery and looking forward to see him face 2 face again in clinic for his check up.