Accepting new patients
Prof. Dr.
Dr Lavanya Athithan
Cardiology
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- Cardiac consultation
- Echocardiogram
- Stress test
- Holter monitor
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About Dr Lavanya Athithan
Dr Lavanya Athithan is a Consultant Cardiologist at Glenfield Hospital within University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and serves as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at University of Leicester. She provides specialist care across all aspects of cardiology, with subspecialist expertise in multimodality cardiac imaging and heart failure. Her clinical interests include transthoracic echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography, cardiac MRI and cardiac CT imaging. She has particular expertise in advanced cardiac imaging for the assessment of structural heart disease, cardiomyopathies and heart failure. Dr Athithan graduated in Medicine from Cardiff University, where she received several undergraduate awards. She subsequently completed Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and undertook specialist cardiology training within the East Midlands. She was awarded a competitive British Heart Foundation Clinical Training Fellowship to complete a PhD focused on cardiac structural and functional changes in Type II diabetes, with particular emphasis on cardiac MRI and heart failure. She also received recognition from the National Institute for Health and Care Research and the Royal College of Physicians for leadership and contributions to clinical research portfolio studies. Dr Athithan is currently the Clinical Lead for Cardiac Amyloidosis in Leicestershire and established a dedicated cardio-oncology service across University Hospitals of Leicester. She remains actively involved in research, education and specialist training, with numerous national and international presentations and publications. She is accredited in echocardiography, cardiac MRI and cardiac CT by the relevant UK and international professional societies.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-589892
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Cardiology
#EB-0B40CE47
Renewal due 2027
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AmTrust Europe
4,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2006–2012
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona
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2012–2016
Residency · Cardiology
Universitat de València
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 |
553 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 |
982 |
| Stress test | 93015 |
2,104 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 |
1,045 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 |
2,210 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 |
1,236 |
Patient reviews
See all 2"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Cardiology — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · since 2017
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · since 2017
- EAPCI — Member · since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Stress test
Holter monitor
Coronary angiography
PCI / coronary stent
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · lavanya.athithan@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English · Malay · Tamil.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 15
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across
DOI: 10.4912/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 43
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
DOI: 10.3752/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 17
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across
DOI: 10.4874/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 143
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Additional publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiology · European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Cardiology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Lavanya Athithan
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Lavanya Athithan is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Malay, Tamil.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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