Accepting new patients
Prof. Dr.
Dr Francesco Papalia
Cardiology
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- Cardiac consultation
- Echocardiogram
- Stress test
- Holter monitor
- +3 more
About Dr Francesco Papalia
Dr Papalia is a Consultant Cardiologist with specialist expertise in heart failure and advanced cardiac imaging. He is based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, a leading European centre for cardiac care, where he performs cardiac MRI and cardiac PET-CT imaging. In addition, he works at King George Hospital in Ilford, where he runs a dedicated heart failure clinic. He studied Medicine at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, completing an intercalated Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree in Molecular Therapeutics, graduating with multiple academic awards. During his postgraduate clinical training in London, he obtained Membership of the Royal College of Physicians. He later completed a PhD in Cardiovascular Sciences at King’s College London, supported by a British Heart Foundation Clinical Research Training Fellowship, with research focused on iron deficiency, cardiac metabolism, and heart failure. Dr Papalia remains actively involved in research and medical education. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international conferences, and holds a position as Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, where he teaches and mentors students. He is a Fellow of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology and a Fellow of the British Cardiovascular Society.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB
#GB-351658
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Cardiology
#EB-4FC92EE2
Renewal due 2023
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
AmTrust Europe
3,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2002–2008
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona (GB)
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2008–2012
Residency · Cardiology
Universidad de Sevilla (GB)
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2012–2013
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Mayo Clinic, US
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 |
601 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 |
990 |
| Stress test | 93015 |
2,304 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 |
2,325 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 |
786 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 |
68 |
Patient reviews
See all 1"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
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 2013
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · since 2013
- EAPCI — Member · since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2013
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Stress test
Holter monitor
Coronary angiography
PCI / coronary stent
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · francesco.papalia@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English · Italian.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 8
Selected publications
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2765/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 91
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.3448/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 161
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3435/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 7
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Additional publications
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiology · European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Cardiology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Francesco Papalia
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Francesco Papalia is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Italian.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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