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Private Cardiology Consultations In The South West

Check your heart, explore options, and regain peace of mind

Fixed-Price Package

Private Cardiology Consultations at Royal Devon Private Healthcare combine NHS clinical standards with enhanced access and personalised support, all delivered on our NHS hospital sites.

Indicative price

£Available on enquiry

At Royal Devon Private Healthcare, our private cardiology consultations give you fast access to expert heart care in a trusted NHS hospital environment.

Whether you’re experiencing palpitations, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or simply want a check-up, our specialist cardiologists provide thorough, personalised assessments to recommend the best next steps.

During your consultation, your cardiologist will review your medical history, symptoms, and lifestyle factors, and discuss any previous test results such as ECGs, blood pressure readings, or imaging. Depending on your needs, they may recommend further tests to clarify your diagnosis or monitor your heart, including echocardiograms, cardiac MRIs, coronary angiography, Holter monitoring, or loop recorder insertion.

Our private service offers:

  • Faster appointments – often with little or no waiting list.
  • Flexible scheduling – at evenings and weekends, reducing inconvenience and waiting times in a comfortable and patient friendly environment.
  • Specialist reporting – our expert cardiologists are able to provide fast and accurate reports using NHS care and systems.
  • Trusted NHS setting – scans are performed utilising state of the art technology at our dedicated centres.
  • Clear results – results and clinical advice are securely sent back to the referrer within 7 days from appointment.
  • Non-profit – this cost-effective private service operates on a non-profit basis, with all funds directed back into the NHS to support services and patient care.
Self-pay package

Fixed-price package

Private Cardiology Consultations at Royal Devon Private Healthcare combine NHS clinical standards with enhanced access and personalised support, all delivered on our NHS hospital sites.

Indicative price

£Available on enquiry

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What's included

One-to-one consultation

Meet a specialist to review your symptoms and confirm a personalised plan.

Referral to diagnostics

Fast referrals to any diagnostic tests needed such as imaging, blood tests, or other monitoring.

Your Cardiology Consultations Pathway

1. Get a referral – from your GP or consultant

2. Contact our Private Patient Team

3. Arrange a convenient appointment – often available within days

How to book a private heart consultation

Meet Our Cardiology Consultations Specialists

Dr Ash Kotecha

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

MBBS, FRCP

Andrew Ludman

Consultant Cardiologist

MBBCh, MD (Res), FRCP (UK)

Dr Dushen Tharmaratnam

Consultant Cardiologist

MBChB (Bristol, 1998), MRCP (London, 2002), FRCP (London, 2018)

Cardiology Consultations FAQs

Is a Cardiology Consultation right for me?

You may benefit from a consultation if you are experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, fainting, or irregular heart rhythms. You may also find an appointment useful for a review of your heart health for prevention and peace of mind, or if you have family history of heart problems.

You will need a referral from your GP or medical specialist.

Depending on your symptoms, the cardiologist may recommend ECG, echocardiogram, cardiac MRI, coronary angiography, stress tests, Holter monitoring, or loop recorder insertion. Each test is discussed in detail to ensure it is appropriate for your situation

A typical consultation lasts 30–60 minutes, giving ample time to review your history, perform an examination, discuss tests, and answer your questions.

Yes, a full report including recommendations is sent securely to you and your GP or referring clinician, usually within a few days. This ensures clarity and continuity of care.

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