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Dr Richard Watkin
Cardiologie · Sutton Coldfield
👤 9 years of experience
13,404+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Watkin is a Consultant Cardiologist with over a decade of experience in the treatment and investigation of heart disorder symptoms linked to cardiac conditions. He sees private patients at the Spire Little Aston Hospital, BMI Priory Hospital and The Harborne Hospital.
Dr Watkin gained his primary medical qualification at University Birmingham, after which he undertook his basic and specialist cardiology training in the West Midlands. He later gained his Medical Doctorate at the University of Birmingham after completing his research on infective endocarditis. Dr Watkin was appointed Consultant in 2009 and his and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Birmingham and subsequently a Honorary Associate Professor.
He has been awarded a fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology for his contribution to cardiovascular health and scientific excellence.
He is a ex clinical service lead for cardiology at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation trust and current Cardiac Services Network Chair. He is an accredited consultant appraiser and an examiner for the University of Birmingham Medical School. Dr Watkin is a topic experts for NICE and a reviewer for the National Institute for Health Research.
www.drwatkin.co.uk
Dr Watkin gained his primary medical qualification at University Birmingham, after which he undertook his basic and specialist cardiology training in the West Midlands. He later gained his Medical Doctorate at the University of Birmingham after completing his research on infective endocarditis. Dr Watkin was appointed Consultant in 2009 and his and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Birmingham and subsequently a Honorary Associate Professor.
He has been awarded a fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology for his contribution to cardiovascular health and scientific excellence.
He is a ex clinical service lead for cardiology at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation trust and current Cardiac Services Network Chair. He is an accredited consultant appraiser and an examiner for the University of Birmingham Medical School. Dr Watkin is a topic experts for NICE and a reviewer for the National Institute for Health Research.
www.drwatkin.co.uk
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Richard Watkin
Education & training
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2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2013–2017 Residency · Cardiologie
Career & appointments
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2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiologie
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 | 2,228 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 | 739 |
| Stress test | 93015 | 2,149 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 | 128 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 | 631 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 | 1,993 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 33208 | 66 |
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 | 840.00 EUR |
| Holter monitor | 60 min | in_clinic | 240.00 EUR |
| Coronary angiography | 90 min | in_clinic | 600.00 EUR |
| PCI / coronary stent | 30 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 8
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiologie across GB
DOI: 10.7368/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39413737 · cited by 174
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiologie
DOI: 10.3616/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34958114 · cited by 124
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiologie European Annual Congress (Cardiologie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiologie National Society Meeting · Sutton Coldfield · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiologie — Sutton Coldfield · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · since 2018
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · since 2018
- EAPCI — Member · since 2018
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2018
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiologie
- Awareness When should you see a cardiologie?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.richard.watkin.2@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
46 verified reviews5.00
★★★★★
46 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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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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