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Dr
Dr Somnath Kumar
Cardiology
English
Bengali
Hindi
Urdu
2,395+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
15
Publications
4
Languages spoken
About
Dr Somnath Kumar is a respected senior consultant cardiologist based at Royal Preston and Chorley hospitals and the Lancashire Cardiac Centre in Blackpool where he performs angioplasty and stent implantation. He has extensive knowledge in all aspects of adult cardiology and provides a variety of cardiac investigations and therapies.
He specialises in the following areas:
• Chest pain/coronary artery disease
• Coronary angioplasty/stent (PCI)
• Palpitations/arrhythmia
• Pacemaker insertion.
• Breathlessness/heart failure
• Hypertension
• Faint/blackouts/syncope
• Cardiomyopathy
• Valvular heart disease
• Pericardial disease
• Hyperlipidaemia
Dr Kuman is a great believer in providing patients with high-quality, individualised care. He sees patients with chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, heart murmurs, dizzy episodes, and blackouts.
As an interventional cardiology expert, he is able to perform coronary angiography and complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI, coronary angioplasty and stenting). He previously served in clinical and executive leadership roles for a decade alongside leading a clinical research and teaching programme.
Dr. Kumar spent over seven years training in cardiology on the North-West, Midlands, and London rotations. He also spent time as a clinical researcher at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre and the University of Liverpool.
He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and was the former clinical lead for the Lancashire and Cumbria Cardiac Network.
He specialises in the following areas:
• Chest pain/coronary artery disease
• Coronary angioplasty/stent (PCI)
• Palpitations/arrhythmia
• Pacemaker insertion.
• Breathlessness/heart failure
• Hypertension
• Faint/blackouts/syncope
• Cardiomyopathy
• Valvular heart disease
• Pericardial disease
• Hyperlipidaemia
Dr Kuman is a great believer in providing patients with high-quality, individualised care. He sees patients with chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, heart murmurs, dizzy episodes, and blackouts.
As an interventional cardiology expert, he is able to perform coronary angiography and complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI, coronary angioplasty and stenting). He previously served in clinical and executive leadership roles for a decade alongside leading a clinical research and teaching programme.
Dr. Kumar spent over seven years training in cardiology on the North-West, Midlands, and London rotations. He also spent time as a clinical researcher at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre and the University of Liverpool.
He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and was the former clinical lead for the Lancashire and Cumbria Cardiac Network.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Somnath Kumar
Education & training
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2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2016–2020 Residency · Cardiology
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2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiology
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 | 381 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 | 1,826 |
| Stress test | 93015 | 356 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 | 2,473 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 | 1,502 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 | 2,272 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 33208 | 1,811 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 240.00 EUR |
| Holter monitor | 30 min | in_clinic | 840.00 EUR |
| Coronary angiography | 120 min | in_clinic | 960.00 EUR |
| PCI / coronary stent | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 16
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1840/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34598132 · cited by 167
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.8261/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33098500 · cited by 85
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1547/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33525763 · cited by 147
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.2476/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31848413 · cited by 113
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiology European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · since 2021
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · since 2021
- EAPCI — Member · since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2021
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.71
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.98
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.86
- Value For Money
- 4.88
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
- Awareness When should you see a cardiology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.somnath.kumar.1@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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