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Dr Charles McKenna
👤 11 years of experience
13,358+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr McKenna is a highly experienced consultant cardiologist with a wide range of expertise. Their areas of specialisation include interventional cardiology and the assessment and management of various cardiac conditions. Dr McKenna's medical journey began at the University of Edinburgh. Throughout their distinguished career, they have treated patients and conducted research in prestigious medical institutions.
Dr McKenna is dedicated to providing comprehensive cardiac care, including the assessment and management of chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness, and blackouts. They are also experienced in cardiac risk calculation and reduction, blood pressure and cholesterol management, and familial screening for cardiac disease.
Began studying Medicine at the University of Edinburgh in 1981 and during
that time achieved merits in Anatomy, Biology, Computer Science and
Physiology; also spent an elective period at Harvard University and went on to
do a Science degree in Physiology in 1985, before qualifying for his Medical
degree in 1988.
Cardiology training started at the City Hospital in Belfast before moving on to the Mater
Hospital in Dublin (1993-96). During this time also completed doctoral MD
thesis on Dilated Cardiomyopathy, looking at the causes and inheritance
patterns of this form of Heart Failure. After this, went on to work at the Mayo
Clinic in the USA (1996-98). There was involved in research on Coronary Stent
technology specifically aimed at improving outcomes and the durability of
Angioplasty.
Following on from this returned to his Alma Mater working at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh (1998-2000). Then awarded an Interventional fellowship by the British Heart
Foundation used to improve practice specifically in the area of coronary
stenting, at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford (2000-2002); before being
appointed as a Consultant Cardiologist in Reading in 2002.
Dr McKenna is dedicated to providing comprehensive cardiac care, including the assessment and management of chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness, and blackouts. They are also experienced in cardiac risk calculation and reduction, blood pressure and cholesterol management, and familial screening for cardiac disease.
Began studying Medicine at the University of Edinburgh in 1981 and during
that time achieved merits in Anatomy, Biology, Computer Science and
Physiology; also spent an elective period at Harvard University and went on to
do a Science degree in Physiology in 1985, before qualifying for his Medical
degree in 1988.
Cardiology training started at the City Hospital in Belfast before moving on to the Mater
Hospital in Dublin (1993-96). During this time also completed doctoral MD
thesis on Dilated Cardiomyopathy, looking at the causes and inheritance
patterns of this form of Heart Failure. After this, went on to work at the Mayo
Clinic in the USA (1996-98). There was involved in research on Coronary Stent
technology specifically aimed at improving outcomes and the durability of
Angioplasty.
Following on from this returned to his Alma Mater working at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh (1998-2000). Then awarded an Interventional fellowship by the British Heart
Foundation used to improve practice specifically in the area of coronary
stenting, at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford (2000-2002); before being
appointed as a Consultant Cardiologist in Reading in 2002.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Charles McKenna
Education & training
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · Cardiology
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiology
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 | 2,571 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 | 876 |
| Stress test | 93015 | 2,194 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 | 511 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 | 2,480 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 | 118 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 33208 | 1,381 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 480.00 EUR |
| Holter monitor | 120 min | in_clinic | 1,080.00 EUR |
| Coronary angiography | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| PCI / coronary stent | 90 min | in_clinic | 960.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 6
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
DOI: 10.4982/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34513057 · cited by 161
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
DOI: 10.7767/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33938623 · cited by 179
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiology European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiology National Society Meeting · Berkshire · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Berkshire · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · since 2016
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · since 2016
- EAPCI — Member · since 2016
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2016
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
- Awareness When should you see a cardiology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.charles.mckenna.1@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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