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Prof. Rakesh Uppal

Cardiothoracic Surgery London

Prof. Rakesh Uppal

2 years of experience

5,865+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Prof. Rakesh Uppal at a glance

Prof. Rakesh Uppal is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 45+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2023). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Prof Rakesh Uppal is a Consultant cardiac and aortic surgeon at Barts Heart Centre and Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Barts and the London School of Medicine.He runs a busy tertiary cardiac surgical service with expertise in valve repair and is part of the aortic dissection team.
In the past he has been Clinical and Group Director for Cardiac, Renal, Vascular Services at Barts Health.
He is Lead for Surgical Research progamme at the Heart Centre . His research interests include renal failure following surgery, stem cell treatments for the failing heart and the genetics of cardiac disease. He spent 2 years at Duke, NC looking at right ventricular function.
As Director of Life Sciences for the university and trust he is helping to set up a large life sciences cluster in London bringing academia, clincians and industry to help to improve health outcomes and bring new therapies to bear.
Publications >150
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Mitral and Tricuspid valve repair
Surgery of the Aortic Root, Ascending Aorta and Aortic Arch
Coronary artery bypass grafting, CABG
Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid heart valve replacement
Atrial septal defect (ASD) repair

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

— Prof. Rakesh Uppal

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-341372 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-574EC941 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 62
Annual physical exam 99395 1,600
Vaccination administration 90471 2,272
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,631

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 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Rakesh Uppal

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Rakesh Uppal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2560/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32702116 · cited by 126
  2. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across GB
    Rakesh Uppal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2329/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30811076 · cited by 12
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Rakesh Uppal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8323/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30190323 · cited by 34
  4. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across GB
    Rakesh Uppal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7322/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38904316 · cited by 168

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

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.rakesh.uppal@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Rakesh Uppal specialises in Cardiothoracic Surgery in London, GB. 45 years of clinical experience.

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    Rakesh Uppal speaks English, Swahili.

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