Our expert cardiology team
With over fourty private cardiologists practicing at the Heart and Lung Centre, we have world-leading specialists available in all areas of cardiology.
Our multidisciplinary approach
Although you'll have a lead consultant guiding your treatment, our cardiology services also benefit from the combined knowledge of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
At Cromwell Hospital, our multidisciplinary team discuss individual cases and devise the best course of treatment for each patient. Our cardiologists and cardiac surgeons work collaboratively alongside other medical professionals to share expertise and tailor your care to your needs.
Our cardiologists
The Heart and Lung Centre is home to over forty of the most talented and dedicated private cardiologists in the industry. With a broad range of specialties and expertise – including clinical cardiologists, electrophysiologists, congenital heart specialists, interventional cardiologists and more – our team is unmatched in their ability to diagnose and treat the most complex cardiovascular cases.
Our cardiologists are leaders in their respective fields, bringing with them years of experience and knowledge that they generously share with one another. This collaborative approach allows us to provide multidisciplinary care that is truly unmatched in the clinical area. During your time with us, you will benefit from the collective wisdom of our entire team and receive the highest level of care possible.
If you need cardiovascular care, we invite you to come and see for yourself why our team is considered among the very best in the field. With cutting-edge treatments, a compassionate and knowledgeable staff, and a commitment to providing the very best care possible, we are here to help you get back to feeling your very best.
Our supporting team
Our services are delivered with the support of specialist healthcare professionals, who have completed extensive training in cardiology and cardiothoracic medicine.
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Our clinical nurse specialists (CNS) have an advanced knowledge of cardiovascular conditions, allowing them to provide exceptional care for patients.
Cardiac physiologists
Our cardiac physiologists carry out cardiac tests, such as ECGs and device checks, as well as assisting in cath lab procedures, like angiograms, ablations and device implantations.
Cardiac radiographers
Our cardiac radiographers are experts in imaging of the heart and assist our consultants with minimally invasive, image-led procedures.
Cardiothoracic physiotherapists
Our cardiothoracic physiotherapists provide outpatient support to individuals with various cardiothoracic conditions, such as asthma and pneumonia.
Clinical interests: Interventional and general cardiology, coronary artery disease, coronary angiography and angioplasty, valvular heart disease, TAVI procedure (transcatheter aortic valve implantation), cardiovascular disease in women.
Languages spoken: Arabic/English
Clinical interests: Coronary artery disease, ischaemic heart disease, Cardiac disease prevention, Chest pain, Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Dizziness, Collapse, Angina, Heart attacks, Acute coronary syndromes, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Valve disease, Aortic stenosis, Aortic regurgitation, Mitral regurgitation, Mitral stenosis, Pacemakers, Hypertension / high blood pressure, Hypercholesterolaemia / high cholesterol, Cardiac risk assessment, Coronary angiography, Percutaneous coronary intervention with/without stenting, Advanced adjunctive intracoronary technologies, Fractional flow reserve (FFR), Instant wave free ratio (iFR), Coronary flow reserve (CFR), Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Devices: single and dual chamber pacemaker insertion, Echocardiography, Reporting of echocardiography, Stress echocardiography, CT Coronary Angiography, Reporting of CT Coronary Angiography
Languages spoken: English/Hindi/Punjabi/Urdu
Clinical interests: General cardiology; angina (chest pain); syncope (collapse or loss of consciousness); palpitations; hypertension (high blood pressure); heart failure; complex cardiac devices.
Languages spoken: English
Clinical interests: Cardiac Imaging (echo, stress echo, CT angiography),heart failure, general cardiology
Languages spoken: English/Greek
Dr Ricardo Petraco
/ Consultant Cardiologist
Cardiology, General cardiology, Interventional cardiology
Clinical interests: Coronary artery disease, chest pains and angina, cardiac catheterisation, cardiac stenting, and cardiac imaging and physiology.
Languages spoken: English/Portuguese
Clinical interests: Cardiac Imaging, Ischaemic Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Heart failure, Heart valve disease, Myocarditis, Aortic disease
Languages spoken: English/German
Clinical interests: Interventional cardiology - including angioplasty and stent implantation as an alternative to bypass surgery. Procedures performed from the femoral or radial route. Diagnosis and management of all aspects of general cardiology.
Languages spoken: English/French/Italian/Punjabi
Clinical interests: Cardiomyopathy, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
Languages spoken: English
Clinical interests: Chest pain, angina, breathlessness, dizziness, fainting, palpitations, arrhythmia, structural heart disease, valve disease, PFO, ASD, TAVI
Languages spoken: English/Gujarati
Clinical interests: Management and ablation of all types of cardiac arrhythmias, pacemakers and defibrillators, and vasovagal syncope.
Languages spoken: English
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A cardiologist is a doctor who has specialised in the diagnosis and treatment of the cardiovascular system (the heart and surrounding blood vessels).
A cardiothoracic surgeon is a doctor who has specialised in the surgical treatment of cardiothoracic conditions. This could be a condition relating to any organ in the chest cavity, such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and major blood vessels.
Because cardiology is a complex field of medicine, there are many types of cardiologists with different specialties. These include:
- Interventional cardiologists: Experts in invasive but non-surgical procedures for treating coronary artery disease and valve disease
- Electrophysiologists: Experts in the electrical activity of the heart
- Congenital heart specialists: Experts in heart conditions that have been present since birth
- Cardio-oncologists: Experts in cancers that affect the heart and blood vessels
- Preventative cardiologists: Experts who advise on preventative measures for patients with a higher risk of developing a heart condition
- And more.
Paying for your treatment
We welcome both self-paying and insured patients.
Self-pay patients
We offer several ways for patients to self-pay, including pay-as-you-go and self-pay packages.
Insured patients
At Cromwell Hospital, we accept private health insurance from most major providers, including AXA, Aviva, Bupa, and Vitality.
Our locations
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