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Mr Cha Rajakaruna

Cardiothoracic Surgery Bristol

Mr Cha Rajakaruna

6 years of experience

7,982+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Cha Rajakaruna at a glance

Mr Cha Rajakaruna is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in Bristol, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Bristol, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Cha Rajakaruna is a highly revered  consultant cardiac  and aortic surgeon who specialises in minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, coronary bypass surgery, atrial fibrillation, atrial fibrillation ablation. He also has a specialist interest in Aortic aneurym repair and is considered a national expert.. He pracitces at Spire Bristol Hospital and Bristol Heart Institute.

 

Mr Rajakaruna, whose main specialist interests are aortic aneurysm repairs and performing heart surgery on young patients who have been born with an abnormal aortic valve, has published extensively within various different peer-reviewed medical journals and publications. He is an active and well-respected researcher in heart valve-related research, and is currently a senior lecturer at the University of Bristol, and is a member of the fundraising for the heart appeal campaign at the Above and Beyond charity.

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

— Mr Cha Rajakaruna

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Bristol (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Bristol (GB)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-269403 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-5729300D · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 518
Annual physical exam 99395 1,584
Vaccination administration 90471 1,576
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,647

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Cha Rajakaruna
HEADSHOT
Cha Rajakaruna in consultation
IN OFFICE
Cha Rajakaruna with the team
WITH TEAM
Cha Rajakaruna at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 67s
Meet Cha Rajakaruna

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Cha Rajakaruna, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6209/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30917354 · cited by 70
  2. European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
    Cha Rajakaruna, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2323/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35480070 · cited by 196
  3. Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Cha Rajakaruna, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1884/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31825201 · cited by 74
  4. European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
    Cha Rajakaruna, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6238/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36960183 · cited by 16

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — Bristol · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.cha.rajakaruna.1@euroclinics.example

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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

Mr Cha Rajakaruna's Areas of Specialty

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • What does Cha Rajakaruna specialise in?

    Cha Rajakaruna specialises in Cardiothoracic Surgery in Bristol, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

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    Cha Rajakaruna treats conditions within Cardiothoracic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Cha Rajakaruna practises in Bristol, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Cha Rajakaruna speaks English.

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