Dr Ricardo Petraco
Cardiologist, Diagnostic Pathway Specialist
London, W1B 1PT
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22 years of experience
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22 years of experience
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Dr Ricardo Petraco is an internationally recognised Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in coronary artery disease. Dr Petraco undertook his higher specialist cardiology training at the Royal Brompton, St Mary's and Hammersmith hospitals in London. Currently, he holds a consultant post at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as well as a NHLI Honorary Senior Lecturer position at Imperial College London.
His clinical work is focused on general cardiology with a special interest in coronary artery disease - the diagnosis and management of chest pains, angina and heart attacks. He is skilled at coronary intervention (stenting) and is an expert in intravascular ultrasound and coronary physiology, proctoring and teaching on these fields in the UK and globally. As a researcher, Dr Petraco is focused on developing new diagnostic tools to improve the reliability and safety of percutaneous coronary interventions as well as optimising patient experience during the procedure. His combined clinical and scientific work means Dr Petraco uses state-of-the-art technologies to carry out his clinical work. He sees patients privately at Mayo Clinic Healthcare and One Heart Clinic in Harley Street, London which is easily accessible for patients travelling from locations in and around the London area. He also sees private patients at the One Heart Clinic in Reading.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Interventional cardiology
- Cardiac catheterisation
- Cardiac stenting
- Intra-coronary imaging and physiology
- General cardiology
- Chest pains and angina
- Exertional breathlessness
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Chest Pain (14%)
- Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat) (9%)
- ECG (Electrocardiogram) (6%)
- High Blood Pressure (6%)
- Palpitations (6%)
- Others (59%)
Subspecialties
- Interventional Cardiology
All conditions and treatments
- Chest Pain
- High Blood Pressure
- Palpitations
- Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Bradycardia
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Dizziness
- Heart Attack
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- CT Coronary Angiogram
- Echocardiogram
- Calcium Coronary Score
- 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
- ECG Holter Monitor
- Exercise Stress Test
- Cardiac Imaging
- Coronary Angiography
- Coronary Stent Insertion
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6138782
Qualifications
MBBS Fundacao Faculdade Federal de Ciencas Medicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil (2002)
MRCP Royal College of Physicians, London (2007)
PhD Imperial College London, London (2015)
languages spoken
- English
- Portuguese
consultation fees
- New appointment: £300
- Follow-up appointment: £250
insurers
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Saga Insurance
- Vitality Health
- Bupa
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Aviva Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- WPA
- Cigna
Location
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15 Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1PT
15 Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1PT
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68 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7HE
68 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7HE
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6 Bath Rd, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 6NS
6 Bath Rd, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 6NS
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
48 reviews
4.5
Very good
5
Well done to Dr Petraco and team - excellent and compassionate care. Every consultantion has made me more informed on the treatment pathway and I feel empowered to make lifestyle changes for the better. Thank you and keep up the excellent work.
5
Dr. Petraco was very clear in his explanation of everything during our meeting and a follow-up phone call was exactly on time and fully answered any/all questions I had.
5
Dr Petraco was friendly, thorough in his investigations and reassuring. I would definitely recommend him.
5
Very informative
4.25
Very nice chap but I was not informed if all the results of all the tests I have paid for will be passed on to my Doctor Ashby at My Specialist GP .
5
He was helpful and friendly, happy to answer questions.
5
Clearly explained what he was doing.
5
Efficient, friendly, professional
5
Open and straight delivery, which is what I want
Endorsements
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11 endorsements
Dr. Petraco is an outstanding cardiologist. We can always reach out to him for advice and to refer patients. He puts patients' interests at heart.
03 Apr 2024Dr Bianca de Albuquerque Bandarra
General Practice (GP)Ricardo is a top professional. He is always available , interested in each one of his patients, an excellent supporter and navigator to me as a private GP, and a bloody nice and bright bloke. I think I recommend him wholeheartedly.
22 Mar 2024Dr Sophia Khalique
General Practice (GP)Dr Petraco is an excellent Cardiologist. He is reputable, trustworthy and provides exemplary standards of care to his patients. I highly recommend him.
05 Mar 2024Dr. Simmy Kaur
General Practice (GP)Dr Petraco is a world leading expert in coronary artery disease and is involved in cutting edge research in this field
02 Mar 2024Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib
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Dr Ricardo Petraco's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 48 reviews
What languages does Dr Ricardo Petraco speak?
Dr Ricardo Petraco speaks English and Portuguese
Where is Dr Ricardo Petraco located?
Dr Ricardo Petraco primarily practices at Mayo Clinic Healthcare, located at 15 Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1PT
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