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Myocarditis: How is it detected and treated?
We spoke with leading consultant cardiologist, Dr Oliver Guttmann, to discuss the symptoms...
Dr Oliver Guttmann
BA(Hons) MA(Hons) MBBS FRCP FESC MD(Res)
GMC: 6129851Professional statement
Dr Oliver Guttmann is the Consultant Cardiologist for Inherited and Inflammatory Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, the Wellington Hospital and Golders Green Outpatients and Diagnostics Centre, all located in London. He is also an Honorary Associate Professor at University College London.
Dr Guttmann sees patients related to all areas of adult cardiology (high blood pressure, high cholesterol and palpitations) for which he has a special interest in chest pain/angina management and coronary intervention, including angiography and stenting. Dr Guttmann also specialises in inherited cardiac conditions, especially hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and the management of myocarditis.
Dr Guttmann studied medicine at Cambridge University and University College London. Following this, he was awarded both his membership of the Royal College of Physicians and Dr.med qualification from the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich, Germany in 2008.
His research in atrial fibrillation and stroke in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which was funded by the British Heart Foundation, gained him his MD (Res) degree from the University College London in 2016. Dr Guttmann completed his cardiology training at the London Chest Hospital, Heart Hospital and Barts Heart Centre in 2017.
He publishes routinely in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters and has written medical articles on inherited inflammatory heart muscle disease, risk stratification in cardiomyopathy and outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention. He is the Clinical Lead of the Coronary Care Unit at Barts Heart Centre and is a member of the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society and the Working Group on Pericardial and Myocardial Disease of the European Society of Cardiology.
Clinics
- Golders Green Outpatients and Diagnostics Centre
- One Heart Clinic - Harley Street
- The Wellington Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare
- Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre (HCA)
Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 21 years of experience
- Consultant Cardiologist, The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK (present)
Subspecialties
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram
Professional memberships
- British Cardiovascular Intervention Society
- British Cardiac Society
Education
- MRCP, Royal College of Physicians (2008)
- Dr.med, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany (2008)
Teaching posts
- Course Director, Royal Society of Medicine Training Day (present)
- Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, University College London
Publications and conferences
- Dr Guttmann has published in various peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and medical articles.
- View Dr Guttmann's ResearchGate profile
Prizes and awards
- Bernard Hart Poster Presentation Prize in Clinical Neuroscience, University College London (2004)
- 2nd David Bailey, Erichsen & Liston Prize for Surgery, University College London (2003)
Languages spoken
- German
- English
Registration number: 6129851
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Overall Rating
103 total reviews
5.0
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- Dr. Oliver Guttman is an exemplary health care provider. He's professional, extremely knowledgeable and delivers care with the kindness every patient needs when not well. I couldn't recommend Dr. Gutman enough.
- Very very impressed with Dr Guttmann, friendly and great bedside manner
- Friendly, Professional and very informative
- I am very fortunate that my GP recommended Dr Oliver Guttmann.. He has immense professional competency combined with an infectious warm personality.
- I had an excellent experience with Dr Oliver Guttmann. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and caring. He took the time to listen to my concerns and explained everything clearly, which made me feel reassured and confident in my care. I highly recommend Dr Guttmann to anyone looking for an excellent cardiologist. Thank you for your professionalism and compassionate care.
- Dr Guttmann is a caring and thorough cardiologist. I would recommend him for anyone.
- I couldn't recommend Dr Guttmann more highly. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and explains everything clearly, taking time to answer all my questions without ever feeling rushed. Appointments always run on time, and he's warm, friendly and genuinely puts you at ease. The facility itself is excellent — modern, clean and well organised. From booking through to follow-up, the whole experience has been first class. If you need a cardiologist, look no further. Five stars, thoroughly deserved
- I have absolutely no hesitation in strongly recommending Dr Guttman to anybody. He is an excellent Dr who genuinely shows he cares and is very patient understanding and fastidious in his examinations. If you want peace of mind and for the best possible healthcare, I strongly recommend Dr Guttman.