Dr Rakesh Sharma
Cardiologist
London, SW5 0TU
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28 years of experience
Verified profile
28 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
391 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
04 Aug 2023
Dr Sharma is a highly respected cardiologist who delivers first class care to his patients.
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About
Dr Rakesh Sharma is a consultant cardiologist at Royal Brompton Hospital and Cardiology Lead for Cardiac Sarcoidosis.
He qualified in 1995 with triple honours from Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Medical School (now part of King's College London) and was Proxime Accessit to the University of London Gold Medal. He underwent postgraduate training at tertiary centres in London.
Dr Sharma was awarded a British Heart Foundation fellowship to study his PhD in cardiology at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London. For his research, he won the Young Investigator Prize at the American Heart Association.
He has specialist expertise in:
- Heart failure
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Hypertension
Research interests
Dr Rakesh Sharma has an active research programme in cardiac sarcoidosis, heart failure and complex device therapy.
Publications
Dr Rakesh Sharma is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including original papers, reviews, editorials, abstracts and book chapters.
Teaching
Dr Rakesh Sharma is a regular speaker at national and international conferences.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Heart failure
- Arrhythmias (palpitations)
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Hypertension
- Chest Pains
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- ECG (Electrocardiogram) (17%)
- High Blood Pressure (11%)
- Exercise Stress Test (8%)
- Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat) (8%)
- Coronary Artery Disease (7%)
- Others (49%)
Subspecialties
- General (Internal) Medicine
- Electrophysiology
- Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
All conditions and treatments
- High Blood Pressure
- Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Chest Pain
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Bradycardia
- Dizziness
- Heart Valve Problems
- Palpitations
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- Exercise Stress Test
- 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
- ECG Holter Monitor
- Video Consultation
- Cardiac Pacing
- Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing
- Cardiac Re-synchronisation Therapy
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Cardioversion
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4208321
Qualifications
Primary Medical Qualification
MB BS 1995 University of London
Specialist Register entry date
Cardiology From 06 Oct 2006
General (internal) medicine From 06 Oct 2006
languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
consultation fees
- New appointment: £250
- Follow-up appointment: £250
insurers
- General Medical
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
All locations
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164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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77 - 79 Wimpole Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9RU
77 - 79 Wimpole Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9RU
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27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
Video consultation
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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
198 reviews
5
Extremely knowledgeable and professional. Outstanding treatment and highly recommended.
5
Very efficient, informative and took time to answer all my questions.
5
Meticulous, clear in explaining the deductive logic, careful in moving from findings to recommended treatment, one could hardly have expected a more satisfactory investigation.
5
Dr Sharma is a kind, patient and knowledgeable physician. He responds quickly to any concerns or queries and is excellent at managing my overall care. I always leave his office feeling calmer and reassured that my health is in good hands.
5
Simply an excellent service and handled with great consideration
5
Very easy to talk to and understanding
5
Totally professional at all times whilst remaining compassionate and caring. Offered an outstanding service / treatment. He was absolutely amazing . Cannot thank him enough for looking after me.
5
Absolutely excellent in every way
4.5
Excellent - pragmatic, clear
5
Concise, precise and devoid of scientific jargon explanation. Clear recommendations and decisive course of action .
Endorsements
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4 endorsements
Dr Sharma is a highly respected cardiologist who delivers first class care to his patients.
04 Aug 2023Dr Richard Jabbour
Diagnostic Pathway – CardiacIf you need a thorough cardiology consultation with a leading Harley Street consultant then Dr Sharma is an excellent choice. His patients are given a clear diagnosis and management plans and they appreciate his communication skills.
26 Jun 2022Dr. Natasha Thandrayen
General Practice (GP)Rakesh is an excellent colleague with impeccable knowledge and experience at dealing with all aspects of cardiolgy. His patients are very fond of him.
10 Jan 2022Mr Sam Singh
Orthopaedic SurgeryExcellent cardiologist, and works so hard for every patient. Very polite and clearly knows his stuff. All my patients have been extremely happy seeing him. He makes sure he answers your question, and gives objective, evidenced based judgements.
03 Oct 2019Mr Vik Veer
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What are Dr Rakesh Sharma's reviews like?
Dr Rakesh Sharma's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 198 reviews
What languages does Dr Rakesh Sharma speak?
Dr Rakesh Sharma speaks English, Hindi and Urdu
Where is Dr Rakesh Sharma located?
Dr Rakesh Sharma primarily practices at Cromwell Hospital, located at 164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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What are Dr Rakesh Sharma working hours?
Dr Rakesh Sharma is working Monday (14:00 - 20:00), Tuesday (18:00 - 20:00), Wednesday (18:30 - 20:00), Thursday (08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 20:00), Friday (08:00 - 20:00), Saturday (08:00 - 18:00)
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