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Dr Rakesh Sharma

Verified Cardiology London

Dr Rakesh Sharma

15 years of experience 5.0 (271 verified reviews)

5,206+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
12
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Rakesh Sharma at a glance

Dr Rakesh Sharma is a Cardiology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Rakesh Sharma is a consultant cardiologist at Royal Brompton Hospital and Cardiology Lead for Cardiac Sarcoidosis.

He qualified in 1995 with triple honours from Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Medical School (now part of King's College London) and was Proxime Accessit to the University of London Gold Medal. He underwent postgraduate training at tertiary centres in London.

Dr Sharma was awarded a British Heart Foundation fellowship to study his PhD in cardiology at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London. For his research, he won the Young Investigator Prize at the American Heart Association.

He has specialist expertise in:


Heart failure

Arrhythmias

Cardiac Sarcoidosis

Hypertension


Research interests

Dr Rakesh Sharma has an active research programme in cardiac sarcoidosis, heart failure and complex device therapy.

Publications

Dr Rakesh Sharma is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including original papers, reviews, editorials, abstracts and book chapters.

Teaching

Dr Rakesh Sharma is a regular speaker at national and international conferences.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Heart failure

Arrhythmias (palpitations)

Cardiac Sarcoidosis

Hypertension

Chest Pains 


Dr Rakesh Sharma is fee assured with all major UK insurance companies and a Bupa Platinum consultant. 

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

— Dr Rakesh Sharma

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Cardiology
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-426137 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-9D868D8C · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 1,902
Echocardiogram 93306 2,729
Stress test 93015 727
Holter monitor 93225 1,394
Coronary angiography 93454 2,205
PCI / coronary stent 92928 2,147
Pacemaker implantation 33208 1,376

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 960.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 600.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 240.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 480.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rakesh Sharma
HEADSHOT
Rakesh Sharma in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rakesh Sharma with the team
WITH TEAM
Rakesh Sharma at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 71s
Meet Rakesh Sharma

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rakesh Sharma, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2025
    DOI: 10.7409/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31388721 · cited by 156
  2. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Rakesh Sharma, et al. · JACC, 2024
    DOI: 10.9794/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36900908 · cited by 166

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 2012
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2012
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

271 verified reviews
4.99
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271 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
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 Rakesh Sharma's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Rakesh Sharma 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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  • What does Rakesh Sharma specialise in?

    Rakesh Sharma specialises in Cardiology in London, GB. 31 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Rakesh Sharma treat?

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  • Where does Rakesh Sharma practise?

    Rakesh Sharma practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Rakesh Sharma speak?

    Rakesh Sharma speaks English, Hindi, Urdu.

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