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Specialises in

• General cardiology

• Structural/Heart failure

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

I'm a Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in heart failure, coronary artery disease, valve disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, and cardiac imaging. I've been working at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust since 2012, where I lead the Heart Failure Service, which I helped set up. I also developed the community cardiology services in Kingston and East Elmbridge to improve access to care closer to home.
I studied Medicine at Magdalen College, Oxford, and trained in Newcastle, Leeds, and Cambridge before completing my cardiology training in London. During this time, I had the opportunity to work at leading centres including the Royal Brompton, Harefield, and Whittington Hospitals, and spent time as a British Heart Foundation Research Fellow at St George's, University of London.
Alongside my clinical work, I've taken on a number of leadership roles at Kingston Hospital, including Clinical Director for Cardiology and Clinical Haematology, and Chair of the Medical Staff Committee. I've also been involved in teaching and training medical students and junior doctors, which is something I really enjoy.
I aim to provide clear, honest, and personalised care to every patient I see. I believe in listening carefully, explaining things in a straightforward way, and working together to find the best path forward.

Areas of interest

Heart failure diagnosis and management
Coronary artery disease
Valvular heart disease
Arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation)
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Chest pain and breathlessness assessment
Palpitations and dizziness
Cardiac risk assessment and prevention
Cardiac imaging (echocardiography, cardiac MRI, CT coronary angiography)
ECG and Holter monitoring
Cardiovascular health in older adults
Community cardiology and integrated care
Second opinions in complex cardiac cases

Medical secretaries

• Alexandra Lackie
• 020 7952 2819
• pa@tapesh-pakrashi.co.uk