Trust score 8/100
Professor Stephen Underwood
👤 4 years of experience
11,860+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Professor Richard Underwood is a professor of cardiac imaging at Royal Brompton Hospital, where he treats private and NHS patients.
He studied chemistry at Merton College, University of Oxford, graduating with first class honours, then studied medicine and graduated in 1977. After his general medical training, he specialised in cardiac medicine and learned about invasive and non-invasive techniques. For the last 30 years he has practised non-invasive cardiac imaging, with major clinical and research interests in nuclear cardiology, magnetic resonance and in cardiovascular X-ray computed tomography.
Professor Underwood has worked at Royal Brompton Hospital since 1985, and been part of its academic wing, the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London. In 1993, he became an honorary consultant at the Royal Marsden Hospital. In 1995, he became an honorary professor at University College London.
At Royal Brompton Hospital, Professor Underwood is lead clinician for nuclear medicine, research, training and strategy. At Harefield Hospital, he is lead clinician for nuclear medicine.
He studied chemistry at Merton College, University of Oxford, graduating with first class honours, then studied medicine and graduated in 1977. After his general medical training, he specialised in cardiac medicine and learned about invasive and non-invasive techniques. For the last 30 years he has practised non-invasive cardiac imaging, with major clinical and research interests in nuclear cardiology, magnetic resonance and in cardiovascular X-ray computed tomography.
Professor Underwood has worked at Royal Brompton Hospital since 1985, and been part of its academic wing, the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London. In 1993, he became an honorary consultant at the Royal Marsden Hospital. In 1995, he became an honorary professor at University College London.
At Royal Brompton Hospital, Professor Underwood is lead clinician for nuclear medicine, research, training and strategy. At Harefield Hospital, he is lead clinician for nuclear medicine.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Professor Stephen Underwood
Education & training
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Cardiology
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2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiology
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 | 460 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 | 67 |
| Stress test | 93015 | 493 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 | 2,408 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 | 2,167 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 | 1,241 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 33208 | 1,978 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 960.00 EUR |
| Holter monitor | 60 min | in_clinic | 600.00 EUR |
| Coronary angiography | 90 min | in_clinic | 240.00 EUR |
| PCI / coronary stent | 30 min | in_clinic | 480.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 14
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1437/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30335782 · cited by 78
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.4552/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38345876 · cited by 124
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6235/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30993182 · cited by 26
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiology European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiology National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2023
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2023
- EAPCI — Member · Since 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
- Awareness When should you see a cardiology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · professor.richard.underwood@euroclinics.example
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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