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Dr. Rachael James

Cardiology Hove

Dr. Rachael James

14 years of experience

2,403+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Rachael James at a glance

Dr. Rachael James is a Cardiology practitioner based in Hove, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Hove, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Rachael James qualified from The Middlesex University College School of Medicine in London in 1991. After completing her training she was appointed as a Consultant Cardiologist at the Sussex Cardiac Centre in Brighton in 2004. She is also Deputy Medical Director at the Trust.

Dr James is qualified in all aspects of general cardiology and is a specialist in echocardiography. She is accredited in transthoracic and transoesophageal echo and is trained in congenital and paediatric echo. She has expertise in valve disease, endocarditis, aortopathy and heart disease in pregnancy. She is on council for the UK Maternal Cardiology Society.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsHeart disease in pregnancy

Endocarditis

Aortopathy

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

— Dr. Rachael James

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Hove (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Cardiology
    Universidad de Navarra, Hove (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-265862 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-8AEAD617 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 159
Echocardiogram 93306 1,288
Stress test 93015 702
Holter monitor 93225 2,411
Coronary angiography 93454 1,932
PCI / coronary stent 92928 1,474
Pacemaker implantation 33208 633

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 60 min in_clinic 480.00 EUR
Holter monitor 30 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 60 min in_clinic 960.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rachael James in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rachael James with the team
WITH TEAM
Rachael James at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 116s
Meet Rachael James

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
    Rachael James, et al. · Circulation, 2026
    DOI: 10.1203/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30424668 · cited by 157
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
    Rachael James, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2025
    DOI: 10.1486/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38108254 · cited by 47
  3. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
    Rachael James, et al. · Circulation, 2024
    DOI: 10.9555/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30187237 · cited by 177

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Hove · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2013
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2013
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · paula.james@euroclinics.example

Location

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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. Rachael James's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Rachael James 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

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  • What does Rachael James specialise in?

    Rachael James specialises in Cardiology in Hove, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.

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    Rachael James speaks English.

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