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Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib

Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib

Cardiologist

London, NW8 7JA

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18 years of experience

23

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Verified profile
18 years of experience

23

Trusted Network

Patient Trust Score

4.99

165 patient reviews

19 professional endorsements

4.99
Overall Experience
4.99
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.99
Explanation

316 recommendations for:

Palpitations(59)
Atrial Fibrillation(38)
Chest Pain(31)
Other(188)

Recent patient review

22 Mar 2024

Dr Shoaib was very reassuring during the consultations. He recommended a complete set of heart...

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About

Dr Afzal Sohaib is a renowned Consultant Cardiologist working at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London. He has a breadth of experience in working with the management of heart rhythm disorders (atrial fibrillation, etc), shortness of breath issues, the causes of heart palpitations, and blackouts. Additionally, he can implant pacemakers, defibrillators, and performs ablations procedures for patients with heart rhythm disorders.

Dr Sohaib has an NHS practice within St. Bartholomew's, one of Europe's largest specialist heart centres. He is also the Clinical Lead for the heart rhythm service in Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals. He also contributes to the education of future doctors by holding the position of Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Bart's and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry.

He graduated with his degree in 2005 from University College London, he graduated with a distinction and several prizes including the Betuel Prize for finishing second in the Gold Medal Examination. He then went on to do his Higher Specialist Training in cardiology at well-renowned centres in London.

Following this, he was awarded a highly respectable Clinical training Fellowship at Imperial College London funded by the British Heart Foundation. His research examined how pacemakers improve the symptoms of heart failure. Dr Sohaib has an impressive publication history with the publication of numerous peer-reviewed papers, he has also been regularly invited to discuss his findings at cardiology conferences around the world. He has also published a book titled "Decoding Cardiac Electrophysiology".

He holds the position of President of the British Junior Cardiologist's Association (BJCA) and was previously on the council of the British Cardiovascular Society.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Palpitations (19%)
  • Atrial Fibrillation (12%)
  • Chest Pain (10%)
  • ECG (Electrocardiogram) (8%)
  • Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat) (7%)
  • Others (45%)

Subspecialties
  • Electrophysiology
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Preventative Cardiology

All conditions and treatments
  • Palpitations
  • Chest Pain
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
  • Breathlessness
  • Dizziness
  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  • Tachycardia
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
  • ECG (Electrocardiogram)
  • Echocardiogram
  • Catheter Ablation
  • CT Coronary Angiogram
  • 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
  • ECG Holter Monitor
  • Video Consultation
  • Cardiac CT
  • Cardiac MRI
  • Cardioversion

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6129361


Qualifications

Education

MB BS University College London

MRCP London

PhD Imperial College London

Memberships:

European Society of Cardiology

British Cardiovascular Society

Royal College of Physicians (London)

British Heart Rhythm Society

British Society for Heart Failure

European Heart Rhythm Association


languages spoken
  • English
  • Urdu
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £300
  • Follow-up appointment: £250

insurers
  • Benenden
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Vitality Health
  • Aetna
  • Legal & General
  • Saga Insurance
  • The PHC
  • Norwich Union
  • Four Points Assistance
  • April
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • General Medical
  • The Exeter
  • Groupama
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Aviva Health
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • health-on-line
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • CS Healthcare

Location

All locations

The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

4.64
(2511)
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
Monday
17:00 - 19:00
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4.81
(611)
Roding Lane South, Redbridge, United Kingdom, IG4 5PZ
Roding Lane South, Redbridge, United Kingdom, IG4 5PZ
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Friday
18:00 - 20:30
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4.7
(616)
1 Beaumont Square Stepney Green, London, United Kingdom, E1 4NL
1 Beaumont Square Stepney Green, London, United Kingdom, E1 4NL
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Wednesday
14:00 - 16:00
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4.95
(519)
68 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7HE
68 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7HE
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Wednesday
17:00 - 19:00
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5
(5)
27 Circus Rd, London, London, United Kingdom, NW8 6PD
27 Circus Rd, London, London, United Kingdom, NW8 6PD
Monday
14:00 - 19:00
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5
(16)
38 Giltspur Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1A 7BS
38 Giltspur Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1A 7BS
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Wednesday
14:00 - 16:00
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Reviews

All reviews(165)
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Last 7 days
Last 30 days
Last 6 months
Filter by condition:
Palpitations (54)
Chest Pain (31)
Atrial Fibrillation (22)
ECG (Electrocardiogram) (18)
Echocardiogram (17)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

165 reviews

4

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Dr Shoaib was very reassuring during the consultations. He recommended a complete set of heart tests to put my mind at rest and explained the results clearly. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dr Shoaib to anyone.

22 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Echocardiogram
ECG (Electrocardiogram)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent from start to finish. Delighted i picked him from my bupa list. From initial consultation at a closer location to me to the procedure at the Wellington his care was second to none and i will be forever in his debt as the guy who fixed my heart when it was quite the unsettling surprise that i needed it fixing.

21 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
Atrial Flutter
Catheter Ablation

Reply from Syed Afzal Sohaib

Thanks so much for the kind words and I am so pleased it all went so smoothly.

26 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Informative, patient, listened to me really well. Thank you!

08 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Atrial Fibrillation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I am very happy with Dr Shoaib. I will definitely recommend him.

01 Mar 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Super friendly, treats patient with respect and explained everything in layman's terms.

28 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
CT Coronary Angiogram
Echocardiogram

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very good doctor, thanks a lot.

26 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Chest Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Shoaib was professional and explain everything and put me at ease. I would like to thank him for his time and support.

09 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Echocardiogram

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Doctor explained everything clearly

09 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Fainting

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent experience and highly informative.

19 Jan 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Fantastic doctor, very reassuring and explains everything in detail so you understand what is happening. Would 100% recommend.

15 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
ECG Holter Monitor
Chest Pain
Palpitations
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Atrial Fibrillation (16)
Cardiology (11)
Catheter Ablation (10)
ECG (Electrocardiogram) (7)

19 endorsements

A true expert in the diagnosis and management of cardiac rhythm abnormalities, including pacemakers and ablations

02 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Atrial Fibrillation
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Pacemaker Surgery
+ 1 more

Dr Ricardo Petraco

Diagnostic Pathway – Cardiac
Is a colleague

An excellent heart rhythm doctor who puts patients first.

02 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Atrial Fibrillation
Palpitations
Electrophysiology

Dr Shouvik Haldar

Cardiology
I trained them

Dr Sohaib is an excellent cardiologist. He has a wonderful patient-centred approach, is thoughtful and very thorough in his clinical evaluation. He has specialist expertise in electrophysiology and I would have no hesitation in recommending him.

20 Jun 2023
Endorsed for
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiology
Catheter Ablation
+ 2 more

Professor Neil Ruparelia

Cardiology
We trained together

Dr Sohaib is an excellent cardiologist who I have known for many years. He is a highly skilled electrophysiologist who has a great bedside manner with patients.

29 Apr 2023
Endorsed for
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiology
Catheter Ablation

Dr Richard Jabbour

Diagnostic Pathway – Cardiac
We trained together

FAQ

What are Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib's reviews like?

Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 165 reviews

What languages does Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib speak?

Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib speaks English and Urdu

Where is Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib located?

Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib primarily practices at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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What are Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib working hours?

Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib is working Monday (17:00 - 19:00, 14:00 - 19:00), Wednesday (14:00 - 16:00, 17:00 - 19:00, 14:00 - 16:00), Friday (18:00 - 20:30)

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