Dr
Dr Luis da Rocha Lopes
Cardiology
About
He obtained his MD from the University of Lisbon in 2001, finished his Cardiology training in 2009, and achieved his PhD in 2015 at the Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University College London (UCL).
Currently a Clinical-Academic Consultant Cardiologist at Barts Heart Centre dedicated to cardiomyopathies, cardiogenetics and cardiac MRI and Honorary Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor at the Centre for Heart Muscle Disease, Institute of Cardiovascular Science, UCL. He is the Cardiology lead for the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub (part of the NHS Genomic Medicine Service).
His main clinical focus are the genetic cardiomyopathies including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, metabolic cardiomyopathies including Fabry disease, cardiac involvement in neuromuscular conditions and mitochondrial cardiomyopathy.
Major research interests include the discovery of new genetic causes of cardiomyopathy an the use of advanced imaging in the construction of genotype-phenotype models. His work has been published in several high impact journals.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cardiomyopathy/heart muscle disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, mitochondrial cardiomyopathy, metabolic cardiomyopathies, cardiac involvement in neuromuscular conditions, genetics, cardiogenetics, cardiac magnetic resonance.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Luis da Rocha Lopes
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Cardiology
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2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 | 273 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 | 1,310 |
| Stress test | 93015 | 1,864 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 | 2,101 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 | 602 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 | 660 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 33208 | 447 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 480.00 EUR |
| Holter monitor | 120 min | in_clinic | 1,080.00 EUR |
| Coronary angiography | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| PCI / coronary stent | 90 min | in_clinic | 960.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 12 · i10: 4
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.2253/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31760622 · cited by 171
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8521/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35873466 · cited by 17
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.6048/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36309257 · cited by 95
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 2015
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · since 2015
- EAPCI — Member · since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015
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 · luis.da.rocha.lopes@euroclinics.example