- Bupa Platinum consultant
- Fee assured
- Verified account
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- General cardiology
- Interventional cardiology
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Dr Sharma graduated in 2002 obtaining MBBS with distinction. He subsequently gained MRCP and trained on the South Thames Cardiology Rotation at St. Thomas' and Guys Hospital, Royal Sussex county Hospital, Brighton and King's college Hospital.
He was appointed Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals Surrey, UK in 2016. He performed complex PCI procedures at St Thomas’ and Kings college hospitals and he an honorary NHS contract there. He is the clinical lead for general and interventional cardiology services at the Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS foundation trust.
Dr Sharma was awarded a prestigious clinical MD Research Fellowship to study the endogenous thrombolysis, platelet functions and cardiovascular risks in high risk population with renal impairment. During this time he published widely in peer reviewed journals including European Heart Journal. He has multiple publications including research articles, review articles and book chapters. He has presented his research at internationally acclaimed cardiology conferences in USA and Europe.
Dr Sharma has an interest in all major aspects of General (management of chest pain, palpitations, AF, breathlessness, dizziness, blood pressure and prevention of coronary artery disease) and Interventional cardiology including diagnostic coronary angiography, coronary physiology assessment with FFR/iFR (Pressure wire), coronary angioplasty and stent insertion including Complex PCI, rotational atherectomy, intracoronary imaging with IVUS or OCT and insertion of cardiac pacemakers and ICD implants.
He is also actively interested in managing post COVID cardiac issues.
Dr Sharma continues to undertake clinical research and is Principal investigator in several multi-national randomised control trials. He also undertakes educational and clinical supervision for junior doctors, trainee cardiologists and medical students.
Areas of interest
Interventional Cardiology; Coronary angiogram, angioplasty and stent insertion; Complex CTO PCI; Rotational Atherectomy ( rotablation) ; FFR, IVUS, OCT ; Heart failure; Hypertension; Valvular heart disease; Atrial Fibrillation; Arrhythmias; Palpitations; Chest pain; Statin intolerance; Prevention of cardiovascular disease and Novel treatments. Post COVID cardiac care. ICD and pacemaker implantation.
Medical secretaries
- Rebeccah Hoverd
- 07436 467363
- Rebeccah.cardiology@outlook.com
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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X3510
IV sedation administered by operator - (5-50)
Runnymede Hospital (The) (5-50)
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K6582
Adult cardiac catheterisation - radial access (including coronary arteriography/catheterisation of right/left side of heart/ contrast radiology) - with pressure wire (including fractional flow reserve measurement) - (1-5)
Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
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K6105
Insertion of dual chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) - (1-5)
Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
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BUN01
3 in 1 bundle for initial appointment, minor tests and follow up - (1-5)
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K6010
Cardiac pacemaker system introduced through vein (dual chamber) - (1-5)
Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
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