Dr Rakesh Sharma
BSC, MB BS, MRCP, PHD
Cardiologist
30 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
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29 connections in healthcare
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About Dr Rakesh Sharma
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
Dr Rakesh Sharma is fee assured with all major UK insurance companies and a Bupa Platinum consultant.
Subspecialties
- General (Internal) Medicine•
- Electrophysiology•
- Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4208321
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1995
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: £300
- Follow-up appointment: £300
Insurers
- General and Medical
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Freedom Health Insurance
- The Exeter
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Healix Health Services
- Cigna
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- AXA Health
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Aetna
- Bupa
Location
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77 - 79 Wimpole Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9RU
(155)
Sydney Street, London, United Kingdom, SW3 6NP
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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Rakesh Sharma is described as professional, clear, and reassuring in his interactions with patients. He provides detailed explanations of complex cardiological conditions and treatment plans, including procedures like echocardiograms and various scans. Patients consistently express confidence in his expertise and appreciate his patient-centred approach and efficient service. His most frequently addressed patient concerns relate to heart function monitoring, blood pressure management, and cardiac stress assessment.
I had a consultation with Dr Sharma earlier today. He was excellent 10/10 in all regards. Dr Sharma communicates very clearly in a straightforward and easy to understand way. His medical advice and observations are clearly and unambiguously talked through. Excellent "bedside manner'. Thank you!
Lovely and knowledgeable Doctor, great bedside manner and gave me a fantastic ongoing plan.
Great evening time appointment so did not interfere with day work
Had the opportunity to meet Dr Sharma in person and he was delightful to talk to. I was able to be comfortable and ask him questions.
Dr Sharma is extremely professional, thorough and pleasant. ,
A great doctor, very calming and good communicator explaining all the details and allowing questions. Highly recommend.
Very reassuring and willing to take the time for detailed explanation
After 10 years with Dr Sharma he knows me well! His knowledge of my personal circumstances / condition is excellent and he is very considerate in how he communicates and plans out the future. I'm lucky to have had his guidance for these years.
Endorsements
Dr Omar Ali
CardiologistNot only is Dr Sharma an excellent clinician but he is also a very helpful and respected colleague.
24 Jan 2025
Dr Mehma Rai
General PractitionerGreat cardiologist and colleague
24 Jan 2025
Dr Rama Vancheeswaran
Respiratory DoctorDr Sharma is a senior and very experienced clinician in heart failure and cardiomyopathies. He is regarded as a KOL in the field and provides fantastic patient care.
11 Oct 2024
Dr Shouvik Haldar
CardiologistFAQ
What are Dr Rakesh Sharma's reviews like?
Dr Rakesh Sharma's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 267 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 HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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What are Dr Rakesh Sharma working hours?
Dr Rakesh Sharma is working Monday (13:00 - 20:00), Tuesday (13:00 - 20:00), Wednesday (18:30 - 20:00), Thursday (14:00 - 20:00, 09:00 - 13:00), Friday (09:00 - 20:00), Saturday (09:00 - 17:00)
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