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Dr Alessandro Giardini

Verified Cardiology London

Dr Alessandro Giardini

2 years of experience 5.0 (129 verified reviews)

6,310+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Alessandro Giardini at a glance

Dr Alessandro Giardini is a Cardiology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2022). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Alessandro Giardini has worked at Great Ormond Street Hospital since 2007 where he is the Director of Inpatient Services. He oversees the care of all children admitted to the hospital for investigation and treatment of congenital or acquired heart defects.
Dr. Giardini completed medical school in Bologna, Italy, where he also got his PhD in the pathophysiology of heart failure in patients with congenital heart disease. He completed his specialist training in Paediatric Cardiology at the University of Bologna, Italy, and at the University of California in San Francisco.
As he is an expert in the diagnosis and management of children with congenital heart disease, in particular hypoplastic left heart syndrome. He is the lead for cardiology in-patient services. He also runs specialist clinics for children with paediatric hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Exercise physiology and the investigation and treatment of syncope and chest pain are also interests.
Dr. Giardini is particularly renowned in providing guidance for children with documented cardiac disease as well as those who complain of symptoms which arise during exercise, such as chest pain, palpitations or fainting/syncope. Dr. Giardini provides cardiology advice and assessment to children and adolescents who actively participate or are planning to participate in sports or those children who are practicing a sport at an athletic or competitive level. He is patient-focussed and very compassionate and understanding with children.
Dr Giardini says: "For me, families are an essential part of the One Team concept that underlies everything we do in treating children in the cardiac ward. Our care is highly technical but must be delivered in a humane, personalised way".

Research Interests Include;
Usefulness of exercise testing to predict the risk of children and adolescents with congenital heart disease.
The genetic causes of congenital heart disease (in collaboration with USA centres).
Results of surgery for children with single ventricles, hypo plastic left heart syndrome and Fontan operation.
Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and syncope/loss of consciusness
Chest pain

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

— Dr Alessandro Giardini

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Cardiology
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-200642 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-AFCD40FF · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 505
Echocardiogram 93306 302
Stress test 93015 288
Holter monitor 93225 2,525
Coronary angiography 93454 922
PCI / coronary stent 92928 2,580
Pacemaker implantation 33208 639

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 840.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 240.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 600.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alessandro Giardini
HEADSHOT
Alessandro Giardini in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alessandro Giardini with the team
WITH TEAM
Alessandro Giardini at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet Alessandro Giardini

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alessandro Giardini, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2025
    DOI: 10.4471/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30082835 · cited by 107
  2. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Alessandro Giardini, et al. · JACC, 2024
    DOI: 10.9139/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30836900 · cited by 41

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

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2027
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2027
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology 2026-03-20 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology? 2026-01-01 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.alessandro.giardini@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

129 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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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 Alessandro Giardini's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Alessandro Giardini 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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