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Dr Allan Harkness
10,762+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Allan Harkness is a Consultant Cardiologist based in
Colchester seeing patients from across Essex and Suffolk. His main clinic is at
The Oaks Hospital in Colchester.
His practice covers the whole spectrum of adult cardiology
including chest pain, breathlessness, heart failure, high blood pressure,
murmurs, blackouts and palpitations. His comprehensive training in Glasgow and
London resulted in accreditation in both Cardiology and General Medicine. He
can therefore offer a more holistic review when considering problems relating
to your heart.
Dr Harkness has been a Consultant Cardiologist at Colchester
Hospital since 2006 and at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre since it opened in
2007.
In 2010, he became the Clinical Lead for Cardiology at
Colchester Hospital. He led the introduction of many advances in cardiology
services, including valve clinics, heart failure services, MRI compatible
pacemakers, implantable loop recorders, stress echo, transoesophageal echo, 3D
echo and CT coronary angiography. He is accredited in echocardiography
(transthoracic and transoesophageal) with the British Society of
Echocardiography and in CT Angiography with the British Society of
Cardiovascular Imaging.
In 2017, Dr Harkness became the Divisional Director for
Medicine and Emergency Care at Colchester Hospital. He continued in this role
for two three-year terms of office, covering the merger with Ipswich Hospital and
the Pandemic. In 2023, he was appointed Deputy Associate Medical Director for
Patient Safety.
These lead roles have given him the perspective to
continually improve both his practice and the standards of care where he works.
This is reflected in his patient feedback.
Dr Harkness is an active member of the Education Committee
of the British Society of Echocardiography, contributing to guideline
development and training programmes. In 2019, in recognition of his
contribution to education, research, leadership, volunteering and national reputation,
he was awarded Fellowship of the British Society of Echocardiography. In 2021, in
recognition of his service and contribution to the advancement of
echocardiography, the society presented him with their 2021 Lifetime Achievement
Award.
Colchester seeing patients from across Essex and Suffolk. His main clinic is at
The Oaks Hospital in Colchester.
His practice covers the whole spectrum of adult cardiology
including chest pain, breathlessness, heart failure, high blood pressure,
murmurs, blackouts and palpitations. His comprehensive training in Glasgow and
London resulted in accreditation in both Cardiology and General Medicine. He
can therefore offer a more holistic review when considering problems relating
to your heart.
Dr Harkness has been a Consultant Cardiologist at Colchester
Hospital since 2006 and at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre since it opened in
2007.
In 2010, he became the Clinical Lead for Cardiology at
Colchester Hospital. He led the introduction of many advances in cardiology
services, including valve clinics, heart failure services, MRI compatible
pacemakers, implantable loop recorders, stress echo, transoesophageal echo, 3D
echo and CT coronary angiography. He is accredited in echocardiography
(transthoracic and transoesophageal) with the British Society of
Echocardiography and in CT Angiography with the British Society of
Cardiovascular Imaging.
In 2017, Dr Harkness became the Divisional Director for
Medicine and Emergency Care at Colchester Hospital. He continued in this role
for two three-year terms of office, covering the merger with Ipswich Hospital and
the Pandemic. In 2023, he was appointed Deputy Associate Medical Director for
Patient Safety.
These lead roles have given him the perspective to
continually improve both his practice and the standards of care where he works.
This is reflected in his patient feedback.
Dr Harkness is an active member of the Education Committee
of the British Society of Echocardiography, contributing to guideline
development and training programmes. In 2019, in recognition of his
contribution to education, research, leadership, volunteering and national reputation,
he was awarded Fellowship of the British Society of Echocardiography. In 2021, in
recognition of his service and contribution to the advancement of
echocardiography, the society presented him with their 2021 Lifetime Achievement
Award.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Allan Harkness
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Kardiologie
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Kardiologie
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 | 1,799 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 | 1,536 |
| Stress test | 93015 | 2,758 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 | 1,331 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 | 2,356 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 | 826 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 33208 | 1,889 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 240.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 120.00 EUR |
| Stress test | 30 min | in_clinic | 960.00 EUR |
| Holter monitor | 60 min | in_clinic | 600.00 EUR |
| Coronary angiography | 90 min | in_clinic | 240.00 EUR |
| PCI / coronary stent | 30 min | in_clinic | 480.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 5 · i10: 9
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Validation of clinical scoring in Kardiologie
DOI: 10.1791/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35059544 · cited by 157
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Long-term follow-up of Kardiologie across GB
DOI: 10.4749/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30569604 · cited by 95
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Validation of clinical scoring in Kardiologie
DOI: 10.4076/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35068039 · cited by 73
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Long-term follow-up of Kardiologie across GB
DOI: 10.2413/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33013490 · cited by 123
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Kardiologie European Annual Congress (Kardiologie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Kardiologie National Society Meeting · Colchester · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Kardiologie — Colchester · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · since 2019
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · since 2019
- EAPCI — Member · since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2019
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.72
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.99
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.87
- Value For Money
- 4.89
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Kardiologie
- Awareness When should you see a kardiologie?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.allan.harkness.1@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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