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.
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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.
4.5
Polite, professional, transparent.
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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 !!
5
Courteous, always gives clear explanations and time to ask questions.
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Excellent. 1st class care.
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Quick to respond … speedily available … friendly and welcoming … clear in explanations Outstanding support.
5
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.
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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
5
Made me feel at ease and felt more confident after consultation.
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Charming, reassuring and very good at explaining issues and options clearly
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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.
Dr Richard Jabbour
Dr Navtej Chahal
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.
Dr Sam Firoozi
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.
Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib
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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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