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Dr V J Karthikeyan

Verified Cardiology Cheadle

Dr V J Karthikeyan

13 years of experience 5.0 (90 verified reviews)

13,497+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr V J Karthikeyan at a glance

Dr V J Karthikeyan is a Cardiology practitioner based in Cheadle, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Cheadle, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. V J Karthikeyan is a consultant cardiologist specialising in interventional cardiology. He completed his undergraduate medical degree in India at the University of Bangalore in 1999 before relocating to the UK to continue his training and practice. On completion of his general medical training and a higher research degree in cardiovascular medicine in the West Midlands, he continued to add to his knowledge and skillset by completing a structured training programme in cardiology in Mersey Deanery, including high intensity sub-specialty training in percutaneous coronary intervention.

Since qualifying as a consultant in 2013, Dr. Karthikeyan has continued to add to his interventional skills in all cardiology settings, while continuing to manage patients with a wide range of cardiology problems. In addition, he has been able to introduce services such as the Primary PCI programme to the population of North Wales. He is also active in research and has made a significant contribution to the expansion of research in cardiovascular medicine as well as introduction of clinical governance and risk management policies in the cardiac catheterisation labs.

Dr. Karthikeyan is dedicated to professional development and works hard to ensure that he maintains up to date with scientific progression in his field. He prides himself on his dedication to his practice and his patients, ensuring that his care is patient-centred and that he is able to tailor his care towards the individual needs of each of his patients.

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

— Dr V J Karthikeyan

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Cheadle (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Cardiology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Cheadle (GB)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-167862 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-44DE9624 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 1,713
Echocardiogram 93306 2,134
Stress test 93015 376
Holter monitor 93225 2,445
Coronary angiography 93454 2,074
PCI / coronary stent 92928 2,668
Pacemaker implantation 33208 2,943

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

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V J Karthikeyan in consultation
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V J Karthikeyan with the team
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 114s
Meet V J Karthikeyan

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    V J Karthikeyan, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2025
    DOI: 10.6003/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35808157 · cited by 19
  2. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    V J Karthikeyan, et al. · JACC, 2024
    DOI: 10.4370/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37176969 · cited by 33
  3. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    V J Karthikeyan, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2023
    DOI: 10.1640/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34263750 · cited by 199

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Cheadle · 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 2014
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2014
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology 2026-03-25 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology? 2026-01-09 · 5 min read

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

90 verified reviews
4.98
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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 V J Karthikeyan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr V J Karthikeyan 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.

Dr V J Karthikeyan is one of 1,358 cardiology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse cardiology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cheadle matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Cheadle carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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    V J Karthikeyan specialises in Cardiology in Cheadle, GB. 29 years of clinical experience.

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