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Prof
Prof Divaka Perera
Cardiology
English
13,074+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Divaka Perera is a Consultant Cardiologist at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. He is also s Professor of Interventional Cardiology in the School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, King's College London. Dr Perera qualified in medicine from Cambridge University and underwent specialist training in cardiology in south London and sub-speciality training in interventional cardiology at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals. He was appointed Senior Lecturer at King's College and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in 2008. He was awarded a chair in Cardiology by King's College in 2017.
Dr Perera subspecialises in interventional cardiology. He treats patients with a range of general heart problems and specialises in the management of ischaemic heart disease (coronary heart disease).
Dr Perera has a keen interest in clinical research and has co-authored numerous publications in his field of expertise.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Complex percutaneous coronary intervention - rotablation, left main stem and multivessel coronary disease, vein graft disease, bifurcation disease, chronic total coronary occlusions
• Advanced coronary assessment - pressure/flow wire studies, intravascular ultrasound, OCT
• Circulatory assist strategies to prevent and treat severe acute heart failure - intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella pumps, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation
• Cardiac MRI-guided management of coronary artery disease and ischaemic cardiomyopathy
• Coronary artery disease
• Ischaemic cardiomyopathy
• Coronary microvascular disease (angina with unobstructed coronary arteries)
Dr Perera subspecialises in interventional cardiology. He treats patients with a range of general heart problems and specialises in the management of ischaemic heart disease (coronary heart disease).
Dr Perera has a keen interest in clinical research and has co-authored numerous publications in his field of expertise.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Complex percutaneous coronary intervention - rotablation, left main stem and multivessel coronary disease, vein graft disease, bifurcation disease, chronic total coronary occlusions
• Advanced coronary assessment - pressure/flow wire studies, intravascular ultrasound, OCT
• Circulatory assist strategies to prevent and treat severe acute heart failure - intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella pumps, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation
• Cardiac MRI-guided management of coronary artery disease and ischaemic cardiomyopathy
• Coronary artery disease
• Ischaemic cardiomyopathy
• Coronary microvascular disease (angina with unobstructed coronary arteries)
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Prof Divaka Perera
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Cardiology
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2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 | 1,212 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 | 2,579 |
| Stress test | 93015 | 245 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 | 816 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 | 2,543 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 | 2,313 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 33208 | 1,442 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Holter monitor | 90 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Coronary angiography | 60 min | in_clinic | 480.00 EUR |
| PCI / coronary stent | 120 min | in_clinic | 240.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 14
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.8164/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33123940 · cited by 118
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3729/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35130233 · cited by 84
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.6440/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37515190 · cited by 58
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3171/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 35222980 · cited by 176
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiology European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
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
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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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 Cardiology
- Awareness When should you see a cardiology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.divaka.perera@euroclinics.example
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