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Dr. Nik Spinthakis

Verified Cardiology Exeter

Dr. Nik Spinthakis

8 years of experience 4.9 (43 verified reviews)

9,921+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Nik Spinthakis at a glance

Dr. Nik Spinthakis is a Cardiology practitioner based in Exeter, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Exeter, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Nik Spinthakis is a Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. With a specialist interest in cardiac electrophysiology, he is particularly focused on complex arrhythmia management and advanced pacing techniques, including left bundle branch pacing.
Dr. Spinthakis has extensive clinical experience in the field of cardiovascular medicine. He undertook a prestigious fellowship at the Bristol Heart Rhythm Centre, where he advanced his expertise in complex electrophysiology and cardiac device implantation. Prior to this, he completed his cardiology specialty training in the South West of England at Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust.
Dr. Spinthakis holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Thrombosis from the University of Hertfordshire and earned his primary medical qualifications (MBBS) from the University of Patras. His commitment to academic excellence is also reflected in his role as an editor for the European Heart Journal – Case Reports (EHJ-CR), where he contributes to advancing cardiovascular research and education.
An enthusiastic advocate for clinical service improvement (CSP), Dr. Spinthakis is passionate about integrating research into practice to enhance patient outcomes.

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

— Dr. Nik Spinthakis

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Exeter (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Cardiology
    UAB Barcelona, Exeter (GB)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-160341 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-15DEBE7C · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 502
Echocardiogram 93306 345
Stress test 93015 1,327
Holter monitor 93225 298
Coronary angiography 93454 1,269
PCI / coronary stent 92928 1,451
Pacemaker implantation 33208 1,608

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 1,080.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 480.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 600.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nik Spinthakis
HEADSHOT
Nik Spinthakis in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nik Spinthakis with the team
WITH TEAM
Nik Spinthakis at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Nik Spinthakis

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nik Spinthakis, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2025
    DOI: 10.7397/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38446227 · cited by 4
  2. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Nik Spinthakis, et al. · JACC, 2024
    DOI: 10.7542/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35784542 · cited by 166

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Exeter · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2019
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2019
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · nik.spinthakis@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

43 verified reviews
4.93
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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
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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. Nik Spinthakis's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Nik Spinthakis 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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Exeter matters

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  • What does Nik Spinthakis specialise in?

    Nik Spinthakis specialises in Cardiology in Exeter, GB. 18 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Nik Spinthakis practise?

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    Nik Spinthakis speaks English, Greek.

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