Professional statement
Professor Sanjay Sharma is a highly-reputable cardiologist based in London. He specialises in inherited cardiac diseases, sports cardiology and cardiomyopathy and has a special interest in echocardiography and sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS). He practices at St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust and other prominent clinics in the capital.
Throughout his career Professor Sharma has used his sports cardiology expertise in roles with some of the UK's biggest sports organisations. He serves as Chair of the Expert Cardiac Committee for the Football Association (FA) and as a cardiac advisor for the British Lawn Tennis Association and British Rugby League. He is also a medical director for Virgin London Marathon, BUPA 10k London, Prudential Ride London and the International Triathlon World Championships. He has been a cardiologist for the Olympic Medical Institute since 2001 and was the lead cardiologist at the London 2012 Olympics.
Professor Sharma is committed to research and training, he is the head of research and professor of inherited cardiac diseases and sports cardiology for St George's University. He is also a senior tutor and lecturer for the Royal College of Physicians and examiner for both St George's and Brighton and Sussex Medical schools. He has written over 20 medical book chapters and haw presented his research findings in over 400 peer-reviewed articles for medical journals.
He has won numerous prizes, including the McGill prize in surgery, two national clinical excellence awards, St George's Excellence in Education Award and the prestigious ESC Vivianne Conraads Outstanding Academic Achievement Award.
Clinics
Cleveland Clinic London Hospital
Central London, 33 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7HY,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 37 years of experience
- Professor of Inherited Cardiac Diseases & Sports Cardiology, St George’s University, London (2010 - present)
Subspecialties
- Cardiology
- Sports cardiology
Professional memberships
- Member of the British Cardiac Society
- Member of the Royal Society of Medicine
Education
- MB ChB Leeds University (1983 - 1989)
- BSc (Hons) Biochemistry in Relation to Medicine (1986)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College Hospital (2007-2010)
- Senior Tutor for RCP International Teaching Faculty for MRCP (II) Exam (2006-present)
Positions in organisations
- Chair of Expert Cardiac Committee, the Football Association (FA) (present)
- Chairman, ESC Guidelines in Sports Cardiology and Exercise in Patients with Cardiac Disease
Publications and conferences
- His current research programmes include the assessment of the impact of long-term ultra-endurance sport on the heart, ethnic differences in phenotypic manifestations in cardiomyopathy and ion channel diseases, right ventricular adaptation to exercise and sudden arrhythmic death syndrome.
- Self-Assessment Colour Review of Cardiology in colour. Rosen S, Sharma S, and Oakley C. M. (1997) Manson Publishing Limited, London
Prizes and awards
- Frank Happold Prize in Biochemistry (1985)
- McGill Prize in Surgery (1989)
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Reviews
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- Professor Sharma showed an incredible depth of specialist understanding, an exemplary degree of kindness and professionalism to me during our initial the appointment and it’s a huge reassurance to be now be under his care moving forward.
- Prof Sharma was excellent. I saw him for a second opinion and found him to be an excellent listener and trusted him completely. He formed a pragmatic sensible plan for the management of my case. I cannot thank him enough.
- I am a rower who has AF and Professor Sharma was recommended as he works with the GB rowing squad. The consultation was thorough, caring, reassuring and informative and not rushed in any way.
- Professor Sharma seems very experienced in cardiology for athletes. I am a keen athlete and my AF is likely to be caused by me training very intensely for many decades. He has done some great analysis of my ECGs and test results. He communicates well and I trust his advice
- Excellent knowledge and clear advice. Very personable. Definitely recommend to others
- I contacted Professor Sharma for help with returning to exercise after myocarditis. I much appreciate his internationally acknowledged expertise in his field but also how quickly he responds, his warmth and his clear explanations. I highly recommend him.
- I had a consultation with Professor Sanjay Sharma over video link about my recurring heart condition (non-urgent). I was given an earlier slot when someone cancelled their appointment, the video call was very convenient. I'm very happy with the service it's good value for money.
- He is outstanding professionally and personally. He has bee looking after my heart's health over the last 15 years and guiding me in my sports activities with confidence. He is highly respected by his peers. I trust him implicitly.