Jagdip Sidhu: Consultant Cardiologist, Heart Specialist, Kent

Jagdip Sidhu is a Consultant Cardiologist who practises in London and Kent. He specialises in all areas of adult cardiology including: coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial infarction, palpitations, arrhythmias, blackouts, breathlessness, heart failure, hypertension, heart muscle disease, coronary angioplasty and stenting, and pacemakers.

Jagdip Sidhu's training and experience in cardiology

Dr Jagdip Sidhu, MBBS, MD, FRCP (UK), is a Consultant Cardiologist who practices in London and Kent.

Dr Sidhu qualified from St Mary’s Hospital Medical School in 1994 with several Prizes, Scholarships and University of London Distinctions. After obtaining MRCP in 1997, he began specialist training in cardiology in the North West Thames Region. He spent two years completing a Clinical Research Project and was awarded his MD thesis (University of London) in 2003. Dr Sidhu has trained at several centres of excellence including cardiac units at Hammersmith, St Mary’s and Harefield Hospitals. Therefore, he has extensive experience in all areas of adult cardiology.

Dr Sidhu was appointed as a Consultant Cardiologist at Darent Valley Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital in 2007. He has a particular expertise in interventional cardiology and was instrumental in starting new interventional procedures at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust. He regularly performs coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty / stenting and pacemaker implantation at both NHS and private hospitals. Dr Sidhu plays an active role in developing cardiac services for the population of Kent. He is Clinical Lead for the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory at Darent Valley Hospital.

Dr Sidhu’s private practice spans South East London and North & West Kent. He has private practice privileges at BMI Fawkham Manor, Chelsfield Park and Spire Alexandra hospitals. Dr Sidhu speaks English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu.

Areas of expertise in cardiology and the management of heart disease

Dr Sidhu has expertise in all areas of adult cardiology including:

• Coronary artery disease / angina / chest pain / myocardial infarction

• Palpitations / arrhythmias

• Bradycardia / tachycardia / atrial fibrillation

• Blackouts / dizziness / syncope

• Breathlessness / heart failure

• Hypertension

• Valvular heart disease

• Cardiovascular risk management including lipid management

• Preoperative cardiac risk assessment

• Heart muscle diseases

• Exercise testing

• Echocardiography, coronary calcium scoring, CT coronary angiography.

• Diagnostic coronary angiography

• Coronary angioplasty / stenting

• Radial artery access for invasive procedures

• Permanent pacemaker implantation

• Implantable loop recorder implantation

Dr Sidhu's research interests

Dr Sidhu has published widely in the field of cardiology with several first author publications in major journals. He spent two years conducting Clinical Research within the Cardiological Sciences Department at St George’s Hospital Medical School. In recognition of the quality of his work, he was awarded his MD thesis from University of London in 2003. Dr Sidhu participates in Clinical Research projects at Darent Valley Hospital and is currently co-investigator in two studies.

Professional memberships

• General Medical Council

• British Cardiovascular Intervention Society

Where can I see Dr Sidhu for cardiology services in Kent?

Private Secretary telephone number 01322 424976 (for appointments at any Private Hospital).

Email: j.s.sidhu@talk21.com

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