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Dr.
Dr Somnath Kumar
Cardiology
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- Cardiac consultation
- Echocardiogram
- Stress test
- Holter monitor
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About Dr Somnath Kumar
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.
"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) ·
#-894480
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Cardiology
#EB-E39880EC
Renewal due 2031
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
HDI Global
2,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2010–2016
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de València
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2016–2020
Residency · Cardiology
UAB Barcelona
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2020–2021
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Mayo Clinic, US
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Cardiology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
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| 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 |
Patient reviews
See all 441"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 2021
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · since 2021
- EAPCI — Member · since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2021
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 · dr.somnath.kumar.1@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English · Bengali · Hindi · Urdu.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 16
Selected publications
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1840/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 167
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.8261/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 85
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1547/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 147
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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 Somnath Kumar
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Somnath Kumar 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, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu.
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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