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Prof
Prof Clive Handler
Cardiology
English
French
6,965+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Professor Clive Handler is an experienced consultant cardiologist working in the National Pulmonary Hypertension Unit at the Royal Free Hospital in London, and an Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. He is an Honorary Clinical Professor, Division of Medicine, UCL. His first NHS consultant appointment was at Northwick Park and St Mary's Hospitals and he was also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College.
He has considerable experience in general adult cardiology with expertise in pulmonary hypertension and unexplained breathlessness, cardiovascular prevention, high blood pressure, heart failure, chest pain, palpitation and dizzy turns.
He is a tutor and examiner at UCL, he serves on the selection panel for UCL Medical School and King's College School of Medicine, and is an expert adviser to NICE, the Medical Research Council, and an appointed reviewer of papers submitted to the European Society of Cardiology; his opinion is sought in complex medico-legal cases.
Professor Handler was educated at Dulwich College and qualified in medicine from Guy's Hospital Medical School where he also did an Honours BSc degree in pharmacology. He trained in general medicine and cardiology at the Royal Brompton, London Chest, Charing Cross, Guy's, and University College and the Middlesex Hospitals, and did additional training in cardiology in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has longstanding links with Yale University School of Medicine.
Professor Handler was awarded an MRC Fellowship to do an intercalated degree in Pharmacology at Guy's Hospital Medical School, University of London and was an MRC Fellow at Guy's Hospital, where he was awarded his MD degree for his research thesis on exercise testing after heart attacks.
He is an elected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Professor Handler is a founder member and committee member of the UCL/King's/ Queen Mary's faculty for the annual cardiovascular biology conference at the Royal College of Physicians and the Founder and Chairman of the St Paul's School Medical Conference for widening participation in medicine.
He is a member of the British Cardiovascular Society and Physicians group of the UK and Ireland Pulmonary Hypertension Society. He is also a member of the FLARRE research cross-faculty research group at UCL and active in clinical research trials and a member of an international safety and clinical events committee for drug trials.
Professor Handler is the author or editor of 13 textbooks for scientists, students, GPs and patients, he has written numerous scientific papers and is a Freeman of the City of London.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography
• Risk stratification after heart attacks
• Prevention of Heart Disease
• Stress echocardiography
• 24 hour ambulatory ECG
• Chest Pain
• Management of high Blood Pressure
• Breathlessness
• Palpitation and atrial fibrillation
• Dizzy Turns and loss of consciousness
• High Cholesterol
• Exercise
• Management of Stress
• Diet
• Breathlessness
He has considerable experience in general adult cardiology with expertise in pulmonary hypertension and unexplained breathlessness, cardiovascular prevention, high blood pressure, heart failure, chest pain, palpitation and dizzy turns.
He is a tutor and examiner at UCL, he serves on the selection panel for UCL Medical School and King's College School of Medicine, and is an expert adviser to NICE, the Medical Research Council, and an appointed reviewer of papers submitted to the European Society of Cardiology; his opinion is sought in complex medico-legal cases.
Professor Handler was educated at Dulwich College and qualified in medicine from Guy's Hospital Medical School where he also did an Honours BSc degree in pharmacology. He trained in general medicine and cardiology at the Royal Brompton, London Chest, Charing Cross, Guy's, and University College and the Middlesex Hospitals, and did additional training in cardiology in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has longstanding links with Yale University School of Medicine.
Professor Handler was awarded an MRC Fellowship to do an intercalated degree in Pharmacology at Guy's Hospital Medical School, University of London and was an MRC Fellow at Guy's Hospital, where he was awarded his MD degree for his research thesis on exercise testing after heart attacks.
He is an elected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Professor Handler is a founder member and committee member of the UCL/King's/ Queen Mary's faculty for the annual cardiovascular biology conference at the Royal College of Physicians and the Founder and Chairman of the St Paul's School Medical Conference for widening participation in medicine.
He is a member of the British Cardiovascular Society and Physicians group of the UK and Ireland Pulmonary Hypertension Society. He is also a member of the FLARRE research cross-faculty research group at UCL and active in clinical research trials and a member of an international safety and clinical events committee for drug trials.
Professor Handler is the author or editor of 13 textbooks for scientists, students, GPs and patients, he has written numerous scientific papers and is a Freeman of the City of London.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography
• Risk stratification after heart attacks
• Prevention of Heart Disease
• Stress echocardiography
• 24 hour ambulatory ECG
• Chest Pain
• Management of high Blood Pressure
• Breathlessness
• Palpitation and atrial fibrillation
• Dizzy Turns and loss of consciousness
• High Cholesterol
• Exercise
• Management of Stress
• Diet
• Breathlessness
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Prof Clive Handler
Education & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Cardiology
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2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiology
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 | 2,520 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 | 1,551 |
| Stress test | 93015 | 513 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 | 1,548 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 | 91 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 | 1,181 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 33208 | 1,214 |
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 | 720.00 EUR |
| Holter monitor | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Coronary angiography | 90 min | in_clinic | 480.00 EUR |
| PCI / coronary stent | 30 min | in_clinic | 240.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 14
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8994/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35704193 · cited by 90
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.3981/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37228429 · cited by 32
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2927/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32873285 · cited by 110
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
Society memberships
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · since 2011
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · since 2011
- EAPCI — Member · since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2011
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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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.clive.handler@euroclinics.example
