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Professor Nikhil Patel

Verified Cardiology Saint Leonards-On-Sea

Professor Nikhil Patel

2 years of experience 5.0 (15 verified reviews)

3,082+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Nikhil Patel at a glance

Professor Nikhil Patel is a Cardiology practitioner based in Saint Leonards-On-Sea, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Saint Leonards-On-Sea, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Professor Nikhil Patel is an experienced Senior Consultant Cardiologist practicing in Eastbourne and London for the last 20 years. He is the Deputy Chief of Medicine and Cardiovascular Director at East Sussex NHS Trust and holds a regional role as the Head of The School of Medicine for Health England Kent, Surrey and Sussex. He is a former President of the RoyalSociety of Medicine (Cardiac Section) and is the Chairman of the Academic Board
Professor Patel undertook his initial medical training at the Guy's Hospital Medical School, part of the University of London, qualifying in 1989. Kickstarting his career, in September 1999, he was appointed as the then youngest Consultant Cardiologist in the country and now works mainly as a consultant at Eastbourne District General Hospital. He is a visiting Consultant Cardiologist at both Guy's and St Thomas Trust and the Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton.
Professor Patel specialises in General Cardiology including chest pain, heart failure, hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias (Atrial Fibrillation and Syncope). His subspecialty expertise is in complex pacing including cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT), internal cardiac defibrillators (ICD) and coronary intervention (coronary angioplasty and stenting).
Professor Patel, in addition to his practice, has a passion for teaching and undertakes a range of educational roles overseeing trainees and training programme directors in the School of Medicine. He is also a senior lecturer to Brighton and Sussex Medical Schools and a Professor of cardiology, health and well being.
Professor Patel is active in the field of research, supervising higher research degrees at Msc and PhD level, and continuing to undertake research into cardiac devices management , heart valve disease, exercise and heart function, and areas of clinical cardiology.
Professor Patel is an expert in his field, achieving highly in his career thus far. In 2013 he was awarded a National Silver Award in recognition of his contribution to the health service.

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

— Professor Nikhil Patel

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Saint Leonards-on-sea (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Cardiology
    Universitat de València, Saint Leonards-on-sea (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-490884 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-214506E8 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 1,715
Echocardiogram 93306 3,028
Stress test 93015 1,562
Holter monitor 93225 183
Coronary angiography 93454 1,392
PCI / coronary stent 92928 2,070
Pacemaker implantation 33208 1,029

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 360.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 840.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nikhil Patel
HEADSHOT
Nikhil Patel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nikhil Patel with the team
WITH TEAM
Nikhil Patel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 133s
Meet Nikhil Patel

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
    Nikhil Patel, et al. · Circulation, 2026
    DOI: 10.4278/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34051952 · cited by 25
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
    Nikhil Patel, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2025
    DOI: 10.8753/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38614426 · cited by 75
  3. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
    Nikhil Patel, et al. · Circulation, 2024
    DOI: 10.6907/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34140579 · cited by 141

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Saint Leonards-on-sea · 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 2026
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2026
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology 2026-03-04 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology? 2026-01-22 · 10 min read

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

15 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
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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

Professor Nikhil Patel's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Nikhil Patel 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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