
Dr Rajesh ChelliahConsultant Cardiologist in Leicester
Dr Rajesh Chelliah
MBCHB MRCP
GMC: 6053835Professional statement
Dr Rajesh Chelliah is a highly experienced consultant cardiologist who specialises in heart failure, palpitations, arrhythmia, the use and implementation of pacemakers, valvular heart disease, as well as performing echocardiograms. He currently practises privately at both the Spire Leicester Hospital as well as the Spire Nottingham Hospital.
Dr Chelliah, who was first officially appointed as a consultant cardiologist in 2016 upon successful completion of his cardiology training in the East Midlands South Deanery, is an expert in two main categories: advanced echocardiography and advanced cardiac device implementation for all cardiac rhythm disorders. He can offer patients specific blood tests for heart disease risk, cholesterol level tests, 3D echocardiogram, strain analysis echocardiogram, as well as stress electrocardiograms, but to mention a few.
Notably, he is fully accredited by the British Society of Echocardiography, and has published extensively in highly established medical journals, with a particular focus on cardiac rhythm disorders. He is the current head of the cardiology department and lead for acute cardiology at Glenfield Hospital, and also the lead cardiologist for the regional NHS cardiac device extraction programme.
Dr Chelliah, who was first officially appointed as a consultant cardiologist in 2016 upon successful completion of his cardiology training in the East Midlands South Deanery, is an expert in two main categories: advanced echocardiography and advanced cardiac device implementation for all cardiac rhythm disorders. He can offer patients specific blood tests for heart disease risk, cholesterol level tests, 3D echocardiogram, strain analysis echocardiogram, as well as stress electrocardiograms, but to mention a few.
Notably, he is fully accredited by the British Society of Echocardiography, and has published extensively in highly established medical journals, with a particular focus on cardiac rhythm disorders. He is the current head of the cardiology department and lead for acute cardiology at Glenfield Hospital, and also the lead cardiologist for the regional NHS cardiac device extraction programme.
Clinics

Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital
Leicester, Scraptoft Ln, Leicester LE5 1HY,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- Consultant Cardiologist, Spire Leicester Hospital (present)
- Consultant Cardiologist, Spire Nottingham Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Breathlessness
- Cholesterol level tests
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Physicians
- British Society of Echocardiography
Education
- MBCHB
- MRCP
Positions in organisations
- Head of Department, Cardiology, Glenfield Hospital NHS Trust (present)
- Lead Cardiologist, regional NHS cardiac device extraction programme (present)
Publications and conferences
- You can see Mr Chelliah's publications on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6053835
Reviews
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- Dr Chelliah is the first doctor to actually listen to me, look at the test results and take the time to provide a treatment plan that has given me back a quality of life.
- Very efficient and thorough. I had very atypical symptoms, but Dr Chelliah used his experience and tests to find the cause and some other issues that would’ve become serious problems in the future. On a new treatment plan and reassured.
- Great care. Explained everything clearly. Very professional and caring. Punctual