Dr Carla Plymen
MBBS BSc FRCP MD(Res)
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25 years of experience
London, SW5 0TU
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59 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Rudy Sinharay, Prof. Zachary Whinnett and 11 other professionals
Live bookings available
25 years of experience
London, SW5 0TU
(+3 more)
59 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Rudy Sinharay, Prof. Zachary Whinnett and 11 other professionals
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About Dr Carla Plymen
Dr Carla Plymen – Consultant Cardiologist & Heart Failure Specialist
Dr Carla Plymen is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiologist and Heart Failure Specialist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, working across Hammersmith and St Mary’s Hospitals. Since her appointment in 2016, she has led the Heart Failure team, overseeing an integrated service that spans both hospital and community care across North West London.
A graduate of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Medical Schools (2001), Dr Plymen completed her MRCP (UK) in 2004 and higher specialist training in cardiology before receiving her Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in 2015. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Heart Failure Association of the ESC.
As North London Lead for Heart Failure and Deputy Clinical Director of the North London Cardiac Operational Delivery Network, Dr Plymen works with colleagues across the capital to improve access to specialist care and ensure equity of treatment for all patients. She has particular expertise in diagnosing and managing complex heart failure conditions, including those linked to coronary disease, inflammation, amyloidosis, pregnancy, sarcoidosis, inherited disorders, and cancer therapies.
Dr Plymen is also a passionate educator, researcher, and advocate for patients. She has delivered invited lectures nationally and internationally, authored numerous publications, and played a leading role in developing innovative digital technologies for remote patient monitoring. Dr Plymen obtained an MD(Res) degree at UCL in 2014.
Known for her approachable and collaborative style, Dr Plymen takes time to listen, explain, and involve patients in decisions about their care. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is able to support a diverse patient community. Her goal is simple yet powerful: to help people feel better, regain confidence, and take control of their heart health with access to the latest evidence-based treatments.
Subspecialties
- Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Failure
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6029189
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2001
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) First Class (Human Genetics) 1998 University of London
MBBS, Guy's & St Thomas' Medical Schools (2001)
MRCP (UK) (2004); FRCP 2024
CCT in Cardiology (2015)
MD(Res) 2014, UCL
FESC; FHFA 2023
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- WPA
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
Locations
Cromwell Hospital
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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Facilities
One Heart Clinic Harley Street
68 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7HE
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
The Bays, S Wharf Rd, London, United Kingdom, W2 1NY
One Heart Clinic - Marylebone
10-11 Bulstrode Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 2HX
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Reviews
AI Review Summary
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Dr Carla Plymen provides professional patient interactions. She explains test results and treatment plans and answers patient questions about procedures such as echograms, ECG reports, and annual check-ups. Patients trust her. Overall, her work focuses on heart failure management and cardiac screening.
As always it was great to see Dr Plymen. She is a wonderful specialist who is extremely knowledgeable in her field of medicine. Dr Plymen clearly explains your health issues and any treatment needed. She includes the patient in making any decisions that need to be made. For me Dr Plymen has always communicated with other specialists involved in my care so that together they can make the correct treatment plan to benefit me. I personally thank Carla and all the consultants whose care I’m under. Imperial College medics have saved my life many times over, for which I’m eternally grateful. My care is and always has been amazing.
She explained every matter in detail which I understood
Immediately felt comfortable with Carla. She's great. Just knew she's right for my treatment going forward
I had a very good time with Dr Carla.. she was very attentive and explained issues like a great doctor.. My husband and I told her is is very smart. She was very reassuring too. Would love to consult more with her in the future.
Dr Carla is excellent. She is warm and friendly and immediately put me as my ease. A good listener, she answered all my questions in easy to understand layman’s terms and readily proffered advice when sought. A few months prior to this visit I had had a telephone consultation with her and my experience was the same.
My consultation with Dr Carla Plymen was relaxed, informative and helpful. She gave clear details and responded positively to our questions. We’d been extremely concerned and although she clearly explained that the situation is serious this was done in a reassuring way and she made reasonable and realistic recommendations that we could follow and adopt, all of which helped us tremendously
Have built up a strong relationship over the years . Very helpful and informative appointment, didn’t feel rushed. She responded to questions clearly and encouraged my ongoing progress with a new health regime.
Dr Plymen was most professional and approached my matter with high empathy and explanations. I can only recommend highly Dr Plymen.
Super professional and very caring she’s exceptional at her job
Skill Endorsements
Fantastic colleague and renowned expert in cardiology and heart failure. Highly recommended.
18 May 2026
Dr. Rudy Sinharay
Respiratory DoctorCarla is outstanding! World expert in treating heart failure.
02 Apr 2026
Prof. Zachary Whinnett
CardiologistExcellent colleague and heart failure expert
02 Apr 2026
Dr. Adam Hartley
CardiologistBest Heart Failure Cardiologist
02 Apr 2026MP
Mr Prakash Punjabi
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Heart failure pathway
I led on work with patients, GPs, cardiologists, pharmacists and heart failure specialist nurses to transform our end-to-end heart failure pathway. Our objectives were: 1) Create a more integrated pathway across primary and secondary care 2) Reduce unplanned hospital admissions 3) Improve efficiency of the service so more time of specialists can be spent on clinical priorities 4) Improve patient experience and outcomes
01 January 2023
imperial.nhs.uk
Heart failure UK best practice: remote titration & disease management
Reducing outpatient visits and early detection of deterioration with remote titration and better disease management in chronic heart failure
01 January 2022
luscii.com
Heart Failure awareness
Early detection of heart failure means earlier access to life prolonging therapies
09 September 2025
nwlondonicb.nhs.uk
Heart failure: Improving diagnosis and reducing re-admissions
Heart failure: Improving diagnosis and reducing re-admissions Discover Now | health data north west london research data analysis and insight
09 September 2025
discover-now.co.uk
FAQ
What are Dr Carla Plymen's reviews like?
Dr Carla Plymen's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 60 reviews.
What languages does Dr Carla Plymen speak?
Dr Carla Plymen speaks English and Spanish
Where is Dr Carla Plymen located?
Dr Carla Plymen primarily practices at Cromwell Hospital, located at 164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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