Dr Nikunj Shah

• 15 years of experience
• Consultant Cardiologist, Queen Alexandra Hospital (present)

Dr Nikunj Shah is a distinguished consultant cardiologist who specialises in treating patients with chest pain, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, palpitations, arrhythmias, hypertension, cardiomyopathies and various aspects of general cardiology.

Dr Shah graduated from St George's University of London in 2004, with a number of undergraduate accolades. His cardiology training was completed through the South London rotation, followed by interventional fellowships at the former London Chest Hospital (now known as Bart's Heart Centre) and St. George's University Hospital, where he worked under the guidance of several esteemed cardiologists.

Dr Shah is heavily involved in clinical research, having completed a research MD focused on the mechanisms of DNA damage and repair in coronary artery disease. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as a Deanery educational supervisor, medical appraiser, mentor and has been the principal investigator in numerous clinical trials. He has a particular interest in diagnosing and treating ischaemic heart disease, including procedures such as coronary angioplasty and stenting.

His expertise extends to managing both stable and unstable coronary disease, including complex coronary interventions. By utilising his knowledge in intracoronary imaging, plaque modification, and physiology, he strives to optimise his interventions to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients.