MBBS, BSc (Hons), MRCP, PhD, CEPS (A)
19 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
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19 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
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Dr Charles Butcher is a Consultant Cardiologist specialising in cardiac rhythm management, including device implantation. He is currently the Arrhythmia Lead at Dorset County Hospital, where he runs specialist clinics, and also performs ablation procedures at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
After graduating from the Royal Free and University College London Medical School, Dr Butcher undertook his general cardiology training and electrophysiology fellowship at London teaching hospitals, including Harefield Hospital, St Bartholomew's Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital. He was awarded a PhD at Imperial College London for his thesis on optimising cardiac resynchronisation therapy pacemakers for patients with heart failure. His work has been presented at national and international conferences and subsequently published in well-respected journals.
His clinical interests include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular and atrial tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia and ectopy, inherited arrhythmias, heart failure, hypertension, cardiomyopathy and valve disease. Dr Butcher also implants pacemakers, internal cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices.
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MB BS 2007 University of London
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH7 7DW
Herringston Rd, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 2DR
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Dr Butcher is an amazing consultant. I have every confidence in his abilities. He puts you at ease, takes time to explain everything clearly and for you to ask questions, very friendly, easy to talk to etc. I would highly recommend him.
Dr Butcher is clearly dedicated about his work . He described the procedure in detail to me and headed an excellent team. He always gives you the opportunity to ask questions and is reassuring
As I said in my earlier comments Dr Butcher was incredibly helpful and explained everything to me very clearly and the whole experience was very positive. Thank you for seeing me so quickly.
My experience was first rate. Dr Butcher was very friendly, patient and kind. He explained everything very clearly. I had complete confidence in him and I am most grateful for his treatment..
Professional, friendly experienced and approachable- all I could ask for
Great communication and very reassuring through the whole procedure.

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Dr Charles Butcher's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 10 reviews.
What languages does Dr Charles Butcher speak?
Dr Charles Butcher speaks English
Where is Dr Charles Butcher located?
Dr Charles Butcher primarily practices at Dorset Heart Clinic, located at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH7 7DW
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