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Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam

Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam

Cardiologist

London, W1G 8BJ

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16 years of experience
Verified profile
16 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.97

173 patient reviews

13 professional endorsements

4.99
Overall Experience
4.97
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.95
Explanation

454 recommendations for:

Chest Pain(53)
Echocardiogram(51)
High Blood Pressure(40)
Other(310)

Recent patient review

25 Mar 2024

Dr Kanaganayagam was very thorough in assessing my case. He took all things into consideration...

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About

Dr Kanaganayagam is a consultant cardiologist who works at Imperial College NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust. He treats patients who have chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, and leg swelling. He also sees patients with coronary artery disease, valve disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure, as well as common conditions such as hypertension and excessive cholesterol.

Dr Kanaganayagam is the head of cardiology imaging at Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals, and he is experienced in CT coronary angiography (with calcium score), stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography, and cardiac MRIs. He regularly performs cardiology imaging for his and other heart specialists' patients to help manage their conditions. He initiated a large Community Heart Failure service at Imperial and continues to care for patients with both reduced and preserved systolic function (HFPEF and HFREF), as well as other complex conditions. His passion for high quality care is reflected in his current role as the Director of Quality and Safety across Imperial for the Cancer, Surgery and Cardiovascular division.

Dr Kanaganayagam is involved in cardiovascular research, and he has written a number of review papers and delivered lectures on cardiac CT, echocardiography, and cardiac MRI both in the UK and abroad. He is also an honorary senior lecturer in cardiology at Imperial College.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Chest Pain (12%)
  • Echocardiogram (11%)
  • High Blood Pressure (9%)
  • ECG (Electrocardiogram) (7%)
  • CT Coronary Angiogram (5%)
  • Others (56%)

Subspecialties
  • Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy

All conditions and treatments
  • Chest Pain
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Dizziness
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
  • Heart Valve Problems
  • Palpitations
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Heart Attack
  • Echocardiogram
  • ECG (Electrocardiogram)
  • CT Coronary Angiogram
  • 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
  • Cardiac MRI
  • ECG Holter Monitor
  • Exercise Stress Test
  • Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
  • Bubble Contrast Echocardiography
  • Calcium Coronary Score

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6159439


Qualifications

Education:

  • Kings College London - MBBS - 2007
  • St Thomas' Hospital - PhD - 2007
  • Kings College London - BSc - 2002

Memberships:

  • British Society of Echo
  • European Society of Cardiology
  • British Society of Cardiovascular Imagine
  • British Cardiac Society
  • Britsh Heart Valve Society


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £240
  • Follow-up appointment: £180

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

Location

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The Harley Street Clinic, part of HCA Healthcare UK

4.73
(2614)
35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
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15:00 - 18:30
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4.85
(1110)
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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4.82
(500)
25 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QW
25 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QW
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4.85
(455)
Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS
Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS
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18:30 - 20:00
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17:30 - 20:00
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4.84
(428)
9 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QY
9 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QY
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4.78
(296)
941 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, United Kingdom, TW8 9DU
941 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, United Kingdom, TW8 9DU
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4.87
(245)
1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
Monday
16:30 - 18:30
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4.92
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1 Welbeck Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
1 Welbeck Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
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Bond House Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS
Bond House Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS
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18:30 - 20:00
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17:30 - 20:00
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Reviews

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Chest Pain (46)
Echocardiogram (44)
High Blood Pressure (33)
ECG (Electrocardiogram) (30)
Dizziness (16)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

173 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Kanaganayagam was very thorough in assessing my case. He took all things into consideration and executed a defined approach to ensure everything was considered and nothing was assumed or taken for granted. Excellend bedside manner; helps you to relax and answered all my questions and queries clearly and making himself available to adress additioanl questions that I had. I would like to take this opportuinty to thank Dr Kanganayagam and his team for all the help.

25 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Coronary Artery Disease
Exercise Stress Test
High Blood Pressure

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Polite, professional, transparent.

22 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Palpitations
Dizziness
Chest Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr. Gajen was special in making us understand the problem and the steps that he'll be working to provide us the best possible service. Thank you !!

09 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Chest Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Courteous, always gives clear explanations and time to ask questions.

06 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Chest Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent. 1st class care.

26 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
CT Coronary Angiogram
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Chest Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Quick to respond … speedily available … friendly and welcoming … clear in explanations Outstanding support.

25 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
High Blood Pressure
Chest Pain
Dizziness

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Kanaganayagam is an absolute professional. He is friendly and listens intently to my concerns. He is thorough in his examination, very knowledgeable and always takes time to explain any diagnosis in detail and his warm and caring nature helps to ease any worries I have. I have been nothing but pleased with Dr Kanaganayagama’s care, and highly recommend him.

31 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
CT Coronary Angiogram
Echocardiogram
High Blood Pressure

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Gajen is a true professional. He was kind, compassionate and very caring. He explained everything pertaining to my health with expertise, reassurance and clarity. He managed to see me very quickly from first booking through to tests and follow up with the wonderful help of Kiran too. He provided quality specific practical feedback and next steps to help me improve my health. I am very grateful to Dr and Kiran for the fabulous support and advice and will definitely be recommending to friends and family should they need specialist care. Appreciated

21 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
High Blood Pressure
Echocardiogram

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Made me feel at ease and felt more confident after consultation.

21 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Dizziness

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Charming, reassuring and very good at explaining issues and options clearly

21 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bradycardia
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Cardiology (11)
CT Coronary Angiogram (9)
Cardiac MRI (9)
Heart Murmurs (9)

13 endorsements

Sunthar is a very respected cardiologist and an excellent colleague. I have known him for many years and his patients always speak fondly of him. He is highly experienced and well balanced when giving clinical opinions.

07 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
Congestive Heart Failure
Cardiovascular Disease
Loss of Consciousness (Syncope)
+ 2 more

Dr Richard Jabbour

Diagnostic Pathway – Cardiac
Is a colleague

04 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
Atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular Disease

Dr Navtej Chahal

Cardiology
We trained together

Dr Sunthar Kanaganayagam is a first class consultant cardiologist who provides a top opinion and great service for his patients. He specialises in all aspects of cardiac imaging and in all my dealings with him, I have always admired his professionalism and he has time and again delivered prompt, reliable and sound service and care. Feedback from patients and colleagues is universally positive and great and I have no hesitation in recommending him.

07 Nov 2023
Endorsed for
Cardiology
CT Coronary Angiogram
Cardiac MRI
+ 11 more

Dr Sam Firoozi

Cardiology
Is a colleague

Dr Kanaganayagam is a leading authority in cardiovascular imaging. When I have needed to refer patients for imaging tests of the heart at my Chiswick clinic he has always been able to provide expert reports promptly.

12 Mar 2021
Endorsed for
Cardiology
CT Coronary Angiogram
Cardiac MRI

Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib

Cardiology
I have referred patients to them

FAQ

What are Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam's reviews like?

Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 173 reviews

What languages does Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam speak?

Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam speaks English

Where is Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam located?

Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam primarily practices at The Harley Street Clinic, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
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What are Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam working hours?

Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam is working Monday (16:30 - 18:30), Wednesday (18:30 - 20:00, 18:30 - 20:00), Thursday (17:30 - 20:00, 17:30 - 20:00), Friday (15:00 - 18:30)

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