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Dr Mrinal SahaCardiology in Central London
Dr Mrinal Saha
Cardiology in Central London, Cheltenham and Gloucester
MA(Cantab) MBBS FRCP PhD
GMC: 4424358Professional statement
Dr Mrinal Saha is a highly esteemed consultant cardiologist based in Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals, with over a decade of experience as a consultant. He specialises in the investigation and management of adult heart conditions, including angina, coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart rhythm disorders, and heart valve disease.
Appointed in 2010, he has served as the clinical lead in the Cardiology Department at Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Saha trained at some of the UK’s most prestigious institutions, including Trinity College, Cambridge, and St Bartholomew’s and St Thomas’s Hospitals in London, where he completed a British Heart Foundation research fellowship, earning a PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine from the University of London.
He is known for introducing innovative techniques, such as the "Rotapro" and "Shockwave" systems, to Gloucestershire, enabling advanced treatment of heavily calcified heart arteries. His expertise includes performing coronary angiograms, angioplasty (stent insertion), and utilising cutting-edge technologies like intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) to optimise patient outcomes.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Saha offers a comprehensive "One Stop" Cardiac Screening Service, including private echo scans and heart rhythm patch testing. With numerous publications and contributions to key cardiology textbooks, he is also a respected educator, frequently presenting at national and international conferences.
He is currently practising at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital.
Clinics
Cleveland Clinic London Hospital
Central London, 33 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7HY,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 16 years of experience
- Consultant Cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital (2023 - present).
Subspecialties
- Coronary angiograms and coronary angioplasty (stent insertion).
- Advanced techniques including intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), rotapro, and shockwave (Intravascular Lithotripsy - IVL).
Professional memberships
- British Cardiovascular Interventional Society, Royal College of Physicians, British Medical Association
- Royal College of Physicians
Education
- Barts and The Royal London Medical School
- PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine at University of London (2010)
Teaching posts
- Frequent provider of educational talks to general practitioners in Gloucestershire.
- Contributor to cardiology training and educational conferences.
Publications and conferences
- Saha M, Marber M. If: At first you don't succeed try…. a new target in the treatment of angina. Eur Heart J. 2005; 26, 2482–2483
- Saha M, Redwood SR, Marber MS. Exercise training with ischaemia: is warming up the key? Eur Heart J. 2007; 28:1543-44
Prizes and awards
- Brackenbury and Bourne Scholarship in Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4424358