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Dr Chris Critoph

Verified Cardiology Bournemouth

Dr Chris Critoph

16 years of experience 4.9 (79 verified reviews)

13,328+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Chris Critoph at a glance

Dr Chris Critoph is a Cardiology practitioner based in Bournemouth, 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, 2006). Serves patients in Bournemouth, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Christopher H Critoph is a Consultant Cardiologist based in Bournemouth, Dorset, with extensive training in cardiology from major teaching hospitals in both London and Australia. After moving to Dorset in 2015 with his wife and two young children, Dr. Critoph has become a highly regarded figure in the local medical community.
Specialising in diagnosing and treating heart-related conditions, Dr. Critoph is one of the few UK specialists trained to assess patients with a family history of heart disease and those involved in sports cardiology. He is the clinical lead for heart failure at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and runs rapid access clinics for patients presenting with symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and palpitations, often managing to see patients on the same day.
In addition to his diagnostic expertise, Dr. Critoph performs a wide range of procedures, including the implantation of pacemakers, defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronisation devices (CRT-P). He has access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac imaging techniques, such as echocardiography, CT, and MRI, as well as other interventional procedures and ablation therapies.
Dr. Critoph also runs a specialist heart assessment clinic for individuals with a family history of heart disease, even if they show no symptoms. This is crucial as many patients experience heart attacks unexpectedly, often due to an undiscovered family history of cardiovascular issues.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Critoph plays an active role in training future cardiologists, ensuring the next generation of heart specialists is well-prepared to deliver high-quality care.

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

— Dr Chris Critoph

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Bournemouth (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Cardiology
    Universitat de València, Bournemouth (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-954323 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-5510594C · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 498
Echocardiogram 93306 2,637
Stress test 93015 2,731
Holter monitor 93225 750
Coronary angiography 93454 121
PCI / coronary stent 92928 1,487
Pacemaker implantation 33208 124

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 480.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 960.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Chris Critoph
HEADSHOT
Chris Critoph in consultation
IN OFFICE
Chris Critoph with the team
WITH TEAM
Chris Critoph at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 85s
Meet Chris Critoph

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
    Chris Critoph, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2026
    DOI: 10.8861/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38024149 · cited by 104
  2. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
    Chris Critoph, et al. · Circulation, 2025
    DOI: 10.2417/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39508020 · cited by 2

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Bournemouth · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2011
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2011
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology 2026-03-10 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology? 2026-01-12 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.christopher.critoph.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

79 verified reviews
4.89
★★★★⯨
79 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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 Chris Critoph's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Chris Critoph 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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    Chris Critoph speaks English.

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