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Dr Carla Plymen

Verified Cardiology London

Dr Carla Plymen

4 years of experience 5.0 (46 verified reviews)

12,054+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Carla Plymen at a glance

Dr Carla Plymen is a Cardiology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Carla Plymen – Consultant Cardiologist & Heart Failure Specialist

Dr Carla Plymen is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiologist and Heart Failure Specialist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, working across Hammersmith and St Mary’s Hospitals. Since her appointment in 2016, she has led the Heart Failure team, overseeing an integrated service that spans both hospital and community care across North West London.

A graduate of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Medical Schools (2001), Dr Plymen completed her MRCP (UK) in 2004 and higher specialist training in cardiology before receiving her Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in 2015. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Heart Failure Association of the ESC.

As North London Lead for Heart Failure and Deputy Clinical Director of the North London Cardiac Operational Delivery Network, Dr Plymen works with colleagues across the capital to improve access to specialist care and ensure equity of treatment for all patients. She has particular expertise in diagnosing and managing complex heart failure conditions, including those linked to coronary disease, inflammation, amyloidosis, pregnancy, sarcoidosis, inherited disorders, and cancer therapies.

Dr Plymen is also a passionate educator, researcher, and advocate for patients. She has delivered invited lectures nationally and internationally, authored numerous publications, and played a leading role in developing innovative digital technologies for remote patient monitoring. Dr Plymen obtained an MD(Res) degree at UCL in 2014.

Known for her approachable and collaborative style, Dr Plymen takes time to listen, explain, and involve patients in decisions about their care. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is able to support a diverse patient community. Her goal is simple yet powerful: to help people feel better, regain confidence, and take control of their heart health with access to the latest evidence-based treatments.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Carla Plymen

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Cardiology
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-24823 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-250F8DDB · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 111
Echocardiogram 93306 648
Stress test 93015 1,222
Holter monitor 93225 2,883
Coronary angiography 93454 644
PCI / coronary stent 92928 1,242
Pacemaker implantation 33208 2,745

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 240.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 840.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 960.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Carla Plymen
HEADSHOT
Carla Plymen in consultation
IN OFFICE
Carla Plymen with the team
WITH TEAM
Carla Plymen at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 131s
Meet Carla Plymen

Research & publications

h-index: 21 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
    Carla Plymen, et al. · Circulation, 2026
    DOI: 10.9886/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32916139 · cited by 197
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
    Carla Plymen, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2025
    DOI: 10.7790/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30795168 · cited by 31
  3. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
    Carla Plymen, et al. · Circulation, 2024
    DOI: 10.8132/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31956630 · cited by 97
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
    Carla Plymen, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2023
    DOI: 10.2909/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37271543 · cited by 171

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Cardiology European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Cardiology National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — London · 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 2023
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2023
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · carla.plymen@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

46 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
46 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Carla Plymen's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Carla Plymen treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Cardiology

Heart-rhythm, coronary and structural-heart problems including chest pain, palpitations, hypertension and heart failure.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Carla Plymen specialise in?

    Carla Plymen specialises in Cardiology in London, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Carla Plymen practise?

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  • What languages does Carla Plymen speak?

    Carla Plymen speaks English, Spanish.

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