Dr Osman Najam : Cardiology

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Dr Osman Najam

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General cardiology

Interventional cardiology

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Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

Dr Osman Najam is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist specialising in the assessment and treatment of chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, high blood pressure and a wide range of heart conditions. He has extensive experience in coronary angiography and angioplasty (PCI), including complex procedures, and offers personalised, evidence-based care tailored to each patient.

He sees private patients across Kent, Surrey and London. Dr Najam places strong emphasis on clear communication, taking time to explain diagnoses, investigations and treatment options so patients feel informed and reassured.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Najam has a strong academic background, holding a PhD in cardiovascular science from University College London, with publications in leading international journals. He is passionate about using innovation and digital health to improve patient pathways, access to care and overall experience.

Dr Najam is known for his calm, thoughtful approach and commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred cardiology care.

Areas of interest

Chest pain assessment and rapid access chest pain clinics; Palpitations and arrhythmia assessment; Coronary artery disease and angina; Acute coronary syndromes; Coronary angiography; Percutaneous coronary intervention (angioplasty and stenting), including complex PCI; Breathlessness and heart failure assessment; Hypertension; Cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention; Abnormal ECGs; Syncope and collapse assessment; Family history of heart disease and inherited cardiovascular risk; Pre-operative cardiac assessment; Second opinions in cardiology

Medical secretaries

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

1. Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust – Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Tonbridge Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ.

2. Honorary Consultant Cardiologist, St George's Hospital - Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT

Research interests

Dr Najam’s research interests include cardiovascular disease prevention and risk stratification, coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndromes, myocardial protection and cardioprotection, and complex coronary intervention. He has a strong academic background with a PhD in cardiovascular science from University College London and has published research in leading peer-reviewed journals, including Nature. He also has a growing interest in digital health and the responsible use of artificial intelligence to support cardiology pathways, triage and clinical decision-making, with the aim of improving patient care and access to specialist services.

Personal interests

Outside of work, Dr Najam enjoys spending time with his family and keeping active. He has a keen interest in fitness and regularly attends the gym, and also enjoys playing padel, tennis and football. He values a balanced lifestyle and believes that maintaining good physical and mental wellbeing is important for both patients and clinicians.

Awards received

Previously - London and South East Cardiology Specialty Champion; Excellence in Leadership Award; London Deanery Trainee Merit Award; Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Grant awardee; Wellcome Trust Student Prize; Royal College of Radiologists Prize

(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

Dr Najam has published research in leading international, peer-reviewed journals. Selected publications include work in Nature on cardioprotection, Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions on complex coronary intervention techniques, and the European Heart Journal on lipoprotein(a) and cardiovascular disease. His research has also appeared in Atherosclerosis, The British Journal of Cardiology, Diabetic Medicine and Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

Courses offered to GPs

Dr Najam offers educational talks and case-based seminars for GPs and primary care teams, focusing on the assessment and management of common cardiology presentations such as chest pain, palpitations, syncope and cardiovascular risk. Sessions are tailored to primary care needs and emphasise practical, guideline-based decision-making, appropriate referral pathways and effective use of Advice and Guidance. These sessions can be delivered in person or virtually.

About my work

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

MB ChB University of Manchester 2010
MRes University of Manchester 2010
MRCP Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (UK) 2014
PhD, Doctor of Philosophy University College London 2023

GMC registration

Reference number 7074096

Details of entry to specialist register

Cardiology , 2024

Affiliations / memberships

General Medical Council
British Medical Association
The British Cardiovascular Intervention Society

My private practice

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Procedures completed

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)

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital (1-5)
X3510
IV sedation administered by operator - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital (1-5)

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About me

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Research interests

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Awards received

(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

Courses offered to GPs

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GMC registration

Details of entry to specialist register

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