Accepting new patients
Dr.
Dr Carla Plymen
Cardiology
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- Cardiac consultation
- Echocardiogram
- Stress test
- Holter monitor
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About Dr Carla Plymen
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."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB
#GB-24823
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Cardiology
#EB-250F8DDB
Renewal due 2033
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
AmTrust Europe
1,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2012–2018
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona (GB)
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2018–2022
Residency · Cardiology
Universitat de València (GB)
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Patient reviews
See all 46"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Cardiology — — 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
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Stress test
Holter monitor
Coronary angiography
PCI / coronary stent
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · carla.plymen@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English · Spanish.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 21 · i10: 7
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
DOI: 10.9886/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 197
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
DOI: 10.7790/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 31
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
DOI: 10.8132/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 97
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Additional publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiology · European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Cardiology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Carla Plymen
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Carla Plymen is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Spanish.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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