Consultant Cardiologist in London
Advanced treatments and the latest diagnostics, selected to provide personalised cardiology care.
- Consultant Cardiologist and Pacing Clinic Lead at Barts Heart Centre
- Broad clinical expertise across general cardiology, prevention, heart rhythm, cardiac devices, wearables and advanced imaging
- Associate Professor at University College London with research in AI, imaging and exercise
- More than £1 million in research grants from the British Heart Foundation and NIHR
- NHS and private appointments in London for self-pay and insured patients
Appointments are available across London; the office can help choose the most suitable hospital and booking route.
Advanced diagnostics and specialist treatment, tailored to the individual.
Comprehensive assessment across general cardiology, prevention, rhythm problems and cardiac devices, with access to wearables analysis and advanced cardiovascular imaging where these can guide care.
Symptoms & general cardiology
Careful assessment of chest pain, breathlessness, dizziness, blackouts, blood pressure, valve disease and heart function.
Explore symptom assessment →Palpitations & heart rhythm
Evaluation of fast, slow or irregular heartbeats, atrial fibrillation, ectopic beats and unexplained symptoms.
Explore heart-rhythm care →Risk, prevention & exercise
Individual cardiovascular-risk assessment for blood pressure, cholesterol, family history, fitness and exercise goals.
Explore prevention →Wearables analysis
Clinical review of smartwatch ECGs, heart-rate trends, remote-monitoring information and symptom patterns.
Explore wearables analysis →Access to advanced imaging
Cardiac MRI, cardiac CT and other specialist imaging selected when they can answer a specific clinical question.
Explore advanced imaging →Pacemakers & defibrillators
Assessment and follow-up from an experienced cardiac-device specialist, including complex device care and MRI access.
Explore device care →An award-winning London cardiologist with broad clinical expertise.
Dr Anish Bhuva is a Consultant Cardiologist and Pacing Clinic Lead at Barts Heart Centre, an Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at Whittington Health, and an Associate Professor at University College London. He sees patients regularly across NHS and private practice, spanning broad adult cardiology, heart rhythm and cardiac-device care.
Alongside individual patient care, he has led work to improve national service quality, make MRI more accessible for people with implanted cardiac devices, and investigate non-invasive CyberKnife radiotherapy for recurrent life-threatening heart rhythms.
His research covers exercise training, AI and machine learning in cardiac imaging, and digital clinical pathways. He holds research grants of more than £1 million from the British Heart Foundation and the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
Patients often value his careful assessment, calm manner and clear explanations. Appointments are designed to provide an understandable diagnosis, the significance of results and a practical treatment plan.
Read more about Dr BhuvaPrivate appointments at leading London hospitals.
Choose the setting and appointment route that suits you. The office can compare availability at The Wellington, One Welbeck, Hendon Hospital and the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth.
The Wellington Hospital
South Building, Wellington Place, London NW8 9LE. Private cardiology consultations with hospital booking support.
One Welbeck Heart Health
Specialist heart care and diagnostics in a central London setting close to Harley Street.
Hendon Hospital
A convenient North London option for private consultations. Availability varies.
Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth
Private cardiology appointments within an established independent hospital.
Fees and appointments
Self-pay fees are £300 for a new consultation and £200 for follow-up. Dr Bhuva is recognised by all major UK medical insurers. Hospital and investigation charges are separate. Book online or contact the office to discuss location, timing and what to bring.
Research, AI, service development and responsibility.
Clinical innovation matters when it improves access, safety or the quality of decisions. Dr Bhuva’s work connects academic research, national audit and practical service redesign.
Cardiovascular AI & machine learning
Research applying machine learning to cardiac MRI, including more precise measurement, rapid analysis and better integration of AI into clinical workflows.
MRI My Pacemaker
A national service-improvement programme helping people with pacemakers and defibrillators access clinically important MRI scans, supported by the British Heart Foundation and Barts Charity.
Pace MRI
Founder of Pace MRI, developing practical pathways and digital support to make complex cardiac-device MRI services easier to deliver and navigate.
National quality leadership
Clinical leadership of the National Audit of Cardiac Rhythm Management, supporting the monitoring and improvement of device and ablation procedures across the UK.
Smart monitoring & digital pathways
Development of digital technologies designed to improve patient care, including smart remote monitoring through pacemakers and practical clinical workflows.
Non-invasive arrhythmia treatment
Work establishing the first UK trial of CyberKnife cardiac radiotherapy as a non-invasive treatment for recurrent ventricular tachycardia.
Heart health explained for wider audiences.
Selected interviews, features and educational appearances on cardiovascular ageing, marathon training, prevention, devices and MRI access.
What happens to your heart as you get older
Expert commentary on changes in the heart, blood vessels and rhythm with age—and what supports prevention.
Read the article → Queen Mary University of London · AIWorld-first AI helps predict heart attacks and stroke
Media coverage of research using automated analysis of cardiac MRI blood flow to support faster, clinically useful risk prediction.
Read the coverage → Financial TimesIs marathon running actually safe?
A closer look at the cardiovascular evidence, risk and benefits behind long-distance running.
Read the feature → US National Public Radio · Health ShotsTraining can cut years off cardiovascular age
Reporting on research into how first-time marathon training affected vascular stiffness and blood pressure.
Read or listen → BBC NewsFirst marathon reverses ageing of blood vessels
BBC coverage of research on novice runners, cardiovascular age and arterial health.
Read the report → The TimesMarathon novices are the big winners
Coverage of the vascular-health changes seen in people training for their first marathon.
Read the article → CMUK Conference · VideoCardiac devices: questions and answers
Educational discussion about implanted cardiac devices for people with cardiomyopathy.
Watch on YouTube →Before you book.
Do I need a GP referral for a private cardiology appointment?
Self-pay patients can enquire directly. Some insurers require a GP referral or authorisation, so please check with your insurer before the appointment.
Which London clinic should I choose?
The Wellington and St John & St Elizabeth are convenient for St John’s Wood and Hampstead; Hendon serves North West London; One Welbeck is central near Harley Street. The secretary can help match location and availability.
Can you review palpitations recorded by a smartwatch?
Wearable recordings can be useful context. Bring or send the available ECG traces and reports, but they need to be interpreted alongside your symptoms and clinical assessment.
How much is a private consultation?
A new consultation is £300 and a follow-up is £200. Tests or hospital charges, if recommended, are separate and should be confirmed with the relevant provider.
Which languages are available?
Consultations are available in English and Italian, with limited Gujarati.
Let’s arrange the right appointment for you.
Book online through Doctify, contact the office, or use a hospital’s own booking profile. Please include your preferred location and whether you are self-paying or insured.
The Wellington · One Welbeck · Hendon Hospital · St John & St Elizabeth