Consultant Cardiologist · London
Dr Anish Bhuva
PhD · MRCP · MA (Cantab.) · MSc · MBBS
Consultant Cardiologist at Barts Heart Centre & Whittington Hospital. Associate Professor at UCL. National lead for the Heart Rhythm Audit in NHS England. Board member of the British Heart Rhythm Society.
4.96★
17 Reviews
16+
Years Experience
£1M+
Research Grants
16+
Years of
Excellence
Barts Heart Centre
Consultant Cardiologist
About Dr Bhuva
World-Class Cardiology,
Centred on You.
Dr Anish Bhuva is a Consultant Cardiologist at Barts Heart Centre — the largest cardiovascular centre in Europe — and the Whittington Hospital. He serves as Associate Professor at University College London and leads the National Heart Rhythm Audit in NHS England.
He is highly regarded for his expertise in arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, cardiac imaging, cardiovascular risk assessment, and heart failure. A specialist in cardiac MRI, he regularly implants complex cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator devices and leads nationally on provision of MRI for cardiac device recipients.
Awards & Recognition
University of London Gold Medal — Top Medical Student
Royal Society of Medicine Cardiology President's Prize
British Medical Journal National Award
Health Service Journal National Award
British Heart Foundation Research Fellow (PhD)
Clinical Expertise
Areas of Specialisation
Dr Bhuva offers expert assessment and treatment across the full spectrum of cardiovascular conditions.
Arrhythmia & Pacemakers
Expert diagnosis and management of all cardiac rhythm disorders. Specialist implanter of complex pacemaker and defibrillator (ICD) devices.
Cardiac MRI (CMR)
National leader in cardiac MRI. Specialist in providing MRI safely for patients with cardiac devices — a highly complex and specialist service.
Coronary Artery Disease
Assessment and management of coronary artery disease, chest pain, angina, and acute coronary syndromes.
Heart Failure
Comprehensive evaluation and management of heart failure, including advanced imaging and device therapies.
Cardiovascular Risk
Evidence-based cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
Cardiac Imaging
Advanced multi-modality cardiac imaging including echocardiography, CT coronary angiography and cardiac MRI.
Qualifications & Roles
Academic & Clinical Credentials
Trained at the world's finest institutions, holding senior roles across clinical practice, academia, and national healthcare leadership.
Education
University of Cambridge — St John's College
MA (Cantab.) — First Class
Undergraduate degree, Italian Language & Literature (Part II)
University College London
MBBS — Clinical Training
Medical degree, graduated with University of London Gold Medal
University College London
PhD — Cardiovascular Science
British Heart Foundation Fellow — Marathon training & cardiovascular risk
UCL / Various
MSc — Clinical Trials
Master's degree in Clinical Trials methodology
Clinical & Academic Roles
Barts Heart Centre
Consultant Cardiologist
Largest cardiovascular centre in Europe
Whittington Hospital
Consultant Cardiologist
North London NHS Foundation Trust
University College London
Associate Professor
Faculty of Medicine
NHS England
National Lead — Heart Rhythm Audit
Monitoring quality of heart rhythm procedures nationally
British Heart Rhythm Society
Board Member
National professional body
Research Funding
Dr Bhuva holds research grants exceeding £1 million from the British Heart Foundation and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Where to Find Us
Consulting Locations
Dr Bhuva sees patients across multiple London locations, offering both NHS and private consultations.
Barts Heart Centre
Largest cardiovascular centre in Europe
West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE
Whittington Hospital
North London NHS Foundation Trust
Magdala Avenue, London, N19 5NF
Private Consulting Rooms
Private consultations — live bookings available
London, NW8 9NH
Patient Reviews
What Patients Say
Based on verified patient reviews
"Dr Bhuva is an exceptional cardiologist. He took time to explain everything clearly and I felt completely reassured throughout. His knowledge and manner are outstanding."
Sarah M.
London
"I was referred to Dr Bhuva for a complex pacemaker check. His expertise is evident immediately. He is thorough, calm, and clearly at the very top of his field."
James T.
Hertfordshire
"Fantastic care. Dr Bhuva explained my cardiac MRI results in a way I could understand and gave me a clear treatment plan. Highly recommend to anyone needing specialist cardiac care."
Patricia W.
London
"World-class cardiologist. Professional, empathetic, and incredibly thorough. I travelled to London specifically to see him and it was absolutely worth it."
Robert K.
Essex
"Dr Bhuva is a credit to his profession. He identified an issue others had missed and managed my care perfectly. I cannot thank him enough."
Helen D.
North London
"Exceptional expertise combined with genuine kindness. Dr Bhuva made a very stressful time feel manageable. The care I received was second to none."
Michael F.
London
Get in Touch
Book a Consultation
Contact Dr Bhuva's practice to arrange a private consultation or enquire about NHS referrals.
Primary Location
Barts Heart Centre, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE
Private Rooms
London, NW8 9NH (+8 more locations)
Availability
Live bookings available. Contact for appointment times.
Referrals
NHS referrals welcome via your GP. Private self-referrals accepted.
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