Professor Nikhil Patel is an experienced Senior Consultant Cardiologist practicing in Eastbourne and London for the last 20 years. He is the Deputy Chief of Medicine and Cardiovascular Director at East Sussex NHS Trust and holds a regional role as the Head of The School of Medicine for Health England Kent, Surrey and Sussex. He is a former President of the RoyalSociety of Medicine (Cardiac Section) and is the Chairman of the Academic Board
Professor Patel undertook his initial medical training at the Guy's Hospital Medical School, part of the University of London, qualifying in 1989. Kickstarting his career, in September 1999, he was appointed as the then youngest Consultant Cardiologist in the country and now works mainly as a consultant at Eastbourne District General Hospital. He is a visiting Consultant Cardiologist at both Guy's and St Thomas Trust and the Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton.
Professor Patel specialises in General Cardiology including chest pain, heart failure, hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias (Atrial Fibrillation and Syncope). His subspecialty expertise is in complex pacing including cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT), internal cardiac defibrillators (ICD) and coronary intervention (coronary angioplasty and stenting).
Professor Patel, in addition to his practice, has a passion for teaching and undertakes a range of educational roles overseeing trainees and training programme directors in the School of Medicine. He is also a senior lecturer to Brighton and Sussex Medical Schools and a Professor of cardiology, health and well being.
Professor Patel is active in the field of research, supervising higher research degrees at Msc and PhD level, and continuing to undertake research into cardiac devices management , heart valve disease, exercise and heart function, and areas of clinical cardiology.
Professor Patel is an expert in his field, achieving highly in his career thus far. In 2013 he was awarded a National Silver Award in recognition of his contribution to the health service.
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1989 Guys Hospital , University of London
2002 Fellow Royal College of Physicians
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So far he has been very helpful, I am awaiting tests and a follow up meeting shortly.
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Puts you at ease
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A very professional yet friendly consultation that answered all questions clearly and with compassion. I have great confidence in the outcome of the proposed course of treatment.
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Prof Nikki is very helpful and understanding and one feels reassured being under his care.
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Very friendly and made me fell very comfortable
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Excellent experience. Put me as ease and happy with consultation. Answered my questions. Future plans well explained. Would recommend to my friends
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My initial consultation with Professor Patel was very useful. He is kind, thorough, and clearly very knowledgable. I would have no hesitation recommending him.
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Excellent, understanding and easily approachable.
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Very nice gentleman and felt very comfortable and friendly and helpful
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Professor Patel has a long track record of treating patients with all forms of heart disease. He has twenty five years off experience undertaking coronary interventions for heart attacks and angina. For pacemaker, he is a leading authority and has been instrumental in developing national training programs, spreading good practice around the country. He delivers compassionate and patient centred care; being the sort of doctor always prepared to go the extra mile to deliver excellence. I have known and worked with him for many years and would thoroughly endorse his expertise in clinical cardiology, coronary interventions and pacemaker/devices.
Dr Guy Lloyd
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Professor Nikhil Patel's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 9 reviews
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Professor Nikhil Patel speaks English
Where is Professor Nikhil Patel located?
Professor Nikhil Patel primarily practices at Sussex Premier Health, located at The Ridge, St Leonards, Hastings,, Saint Leonards-on-sea, United Kingdom, TN37 7RE
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