Professional statement
Dr Winston Martin is a leading consultant cardiologist based in Maidstone and Sevenoaks, who specialises in coronary intervention, angina and heart failure alongside hypertension, arrhythmia and chest pain. He privately practices at KIMS Hospital and Sevenoaks Medical Centre (KIMS Hospital), while his NHS base is Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.
Dr Martin, who is lead cardiology consultant at his NHS trust and honorary consultant at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, is highly qualified. He has a BSc (Hons) in Immunology/Immunopharmacology from University College London (UCL), an MBBS from UCL Medical School and a fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP).
Dr Martin then undertook his specialty training in cardiology in Leicester, and completed his sub-speciality training in interventional cardiology at the University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland.
Dr Martin is a respected figure and was clinical director of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust's patient safety committee (2008 - 2013). He was the clinical director of the Emergency Medicine board there, too, from May 2013 to December 2015.
Known for providing high quality, patient-centred care with particular focus on difficult-to-treat hypertension, cardiovascular risk reduction and angina, Dr Martin's clinical research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP).
Clinics
KIMS Hospital
Maidstone, Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Maidstone ME14 5FT,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 36 years of experience
- Consultant cardiologist, KIMS Hospital & Sevenoaks Medical Centre
Subspecialties
- Coronary intervention
- Preventative cardiology
Professional memberships
- MRCP (UK), Royal College of Physicians (1994)
- Fellow of Royal College of Physicians (UK) since May 2007
Education
- FRCP (UK), Royal College of Physicians (2007)
- MB.BS, University College and Middlesex School of Medicine (University College of London) (1990)
Positions in organisations
- Clinical director, Emergency Medicine (May 2013 - December 2015)
- Chair, Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust Patient Safety Committee (2008 - 2013)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- Highly recommend Dr Winston. He was personable, explained everything well and I did not feel rushed during the appointment.
- Dr Martin was very professional during our initial consultation. He made me feel comfortable in discussing my medical issues whilst also addressing my concerns. I was happy we came to a shared decision and was eager for my follow up appointment which also went well.
- I have no suggestions as everything was perfect
- Dr. Martin took a very kind and considerate approach to my health problem. I have been closely monitored between consultations and have received appropriate advice and medication. Dr. Martin has prepared me for future possibilities and outcomes. I highly recommend him.
- A good all-round experience. Dr Martin is very personable, listens and explains everything, and follows up with letters to my NHS doctor. KIMS at Maidstone is a friendly, kind and efficient place to visit and have any required procedures.