Dr Tristan Ramcharan is a highly skilled consultant paediatric and sport cardiologist who works in the world-renowned cardiac unit at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. He specialises in treating heart problems in children, from newborns to young adults, and is highly skilled in advanced imaging techniques including trans-thoracic echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE), cardiac CT and cardiac MRI. His practice is centred on a family-centric approach that prioritises understanding the needs of both children and their parents. Dr Ramcharan’s empathetic communication style and clear explanations make him an excellent choice for anyone seeking treatment for their child's heart condition. He is confident in managing a wide range of heart problems in children, including heart murmurs, chest pain, palpitations, fainting and POTS. He has a particular interest in exercise induced symptoms - including chest pain, dizziness, palpitations and fatigue.
As well as paediatrics, Dr Ramcharan is passionate about sport, exercise, and cardiac rehabilitation. He has an MSc in Sport Cardiology, graduating with Distinction from St George's University London in 2022. He can conduct cardiovascular screening to detect potential causes of sudden cardiac death in young athletes and those involved in competitive sports. As a recognised expert in paediatric sport cardiology, he has been appointed to the English Football Association’s sport cardiology expert panel.
During a consultation with Dr Ramcharan, he will undertake a detailed history and cardiovascular examination of your child, including checking their height, weight, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels. He may also perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and an ultrasound (echocardiogram) to assess the rhythm, electrical activity, structure, and function of the heart. These tests would incur an additional charge.
Furthermore, he is an active researcher with several international presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals, covering both congenital, acquired heart disease and sport cardiology. He was the author of one of the first articles to be published internationally on Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with COVID (MIS-C/PIMS-TS). Most recently, Dr Ramcharan has been appointed as an honorary senior lecturer in Sport Cardiology and module lead for the MSc in Sport Cardiology at City St George's, University of London.
Dr Ramcharan is highly respected and loved by his patients, and is the patron of the "Young at Heart" charity, which supports families of children with heart conditions at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Dr Ramcharan has recently been recognised by Doctify with the 2024 "Outstanding Patient Experience" Badge, as a special recognition for being in the top 10% of clinicians, and as a symbol of his outstanding care as one of the best in his field. He has over 100 verified 5* reviews, with "clear communication", "dedication" and "reassuring" being consistent themes.
Dr Ramcharan looks after patients from around the UK, with patients regularly travelling several hours for a private consultation. Once you get in contact, Dr Ramcharan will explain the private process, how to make an appointment, what details are needed and for insured patients, what information you will need to get from your insurance to get pre-authorisation. All tests are done as an all-in-one consultation with results provided instantly, and if necessary a follow-up plan laid out.
Recent publications:
1) Ramcharan T. The impact of exercise and cardiac rehabilitation on the outcomes of children with repaired congenital heart disease: A scoping review. Progress in Pediatric Cardiology, Volume 72, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ppedcard.2023.101697
2) Organisation of paediatric echocardiography laboratories and governance of echocardiography services and training in Europe: current status, disparities, and potential solutions. A survey from the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC) imaging working group. Massimiliano Cantinotti, Inga Voges, Owen Miller... Ramcharan T, Colin McMahon. Cardiol Young. 2024 Mar 5:1-9. doi: 10.1017/S1047951124000131. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38439642.
3) Kavga M, Ramcharan T, Papadopoulou-Legbelou K. The Role of Advanced Imaging in
Paediatric Cardiology: Basic Principles and Indications. J Cardiol Cardiovasc
Med. 2023;8: 065-071. DOI: 10.29328/journal.jccm.1001155
4) Chivers S, Cleary A, Knowles R, Babu-Narayan SV, Simpson JM, Nashat H, Dimopoulos K, Gatzoulis MA, Wilson D, Prica M, Anthony J, Clift PF, Jowett V, Jenkins P, Khodaghalian B, Jones CB, Hardiman A, Head C, Miller O, Chung NA, Mahmood U, Bu'Lock FA, Ramcharan T, et al. COVID-19 in congenital heart disease (COaCHeD) study. Open Heart. 2023 Jul;10(2):e002356. doi: 10.1136/openhrt-2023-002356. PMID: 37460271
5) Ramcharan T, Quintero DB, Stickley J, Poole E, Miller P, Desai T, Harris M, Kilby MD,
Stumper O, Khan N, Barron DJ, Seale AN. Medium-term Outcome of Prenatally
Diagnosed Hypoplastic Left-Heart Syndrome and Impact of a Restrictive Atrial
Septum Diagnosed in-utero. Pediatr Cardiol. 2023 Aug;44(6):1217-1225. doi:
10.1007/s00246-023-03184-z. Epub 2023 May 23. PMID: 37219587.
6) Ramcharan T, Edwards J, O'Driscoll J, Papadakis M. The Acute Impact of Endurance Exercise on Right Ventricular Structure and Function: A Systematic Review and
Meta-analysis. Cardiol Clin. 2023 Feb;41(1):25-34. doi: 10.1016/j.ccl.2022.08.004.
Epub 2022 Oct 19. PMID: 36368809.
7) Ramcharan TKW, Goff DA, Greenleaf CE, Shebani SO, Salazar JD, Corno AF. Ebstein's
Anomaly: From Fetus to Adult-Literature Review and Pathway for Patient Care.
Pediatr Cardiol. 2022 Oct;43(7):1409-1428. doi: 10.1007/s00246-022-02908-x.
Epub 2022 Apr 23. PMID: 35460366.
8) Ramcharan T, Nolan O, Lai CY, Prabhu N, Krishnamurthy R, Richter AG, Jyothish D,
Kanthimathinathan HK, Welch SB, Hackett S, Al-Abadi E, Scholefield BR,
Chikermane A. Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome: Temporally
Associated with SARS-CoV-2 (PIMS-TS): Cardiac Features, Management and
Short-Term Outcomes at a UK Tertiary Paediatric Hospital. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020
Oct;41(7):1391-1401. doi: 10.1007/s00246-020-02391-2. Epub 2020 Jun 12. PMID:
32529358; PMCID: PMC7289638.
9) Ramcharan T. Supraventricular Tachycardia. Neonatal Guidelines 2019-2021. Bedside Clinical Guidelines Partnership. Published December 2019.
10) Jones JP, Ramcharan T, Chaudhari M, Bhole V, Mcleod K, Sadagopan S, Uzun O, Parry A, Till J, McMahon CJ, Stuart AG, Walsh MA. Ventricular fibromas in children,
arrhythmia risk, and outcomes: A multicenter study. Heart Rhythm. 2018
Oct;15(10):1507-1512. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2018.06.018. Epub 2018 Jun 12. PMID:
29906523.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Tristan Ramcharan
