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Professor Amanda Varnava

MBBS MA FRCP MD

Cardiologist

36 years of experience

London, W1G 0AR

(+2 more)

32 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Paul Kirk, Dr Jobanpreet Sehmi and 12 other professionals

4.97

/5

(13 reviews)

36 years of experience

London, W1G 0AR

(+2 more)

32 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Paul Kirk, Dr Jobanpreet Sehmi and 12 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Cardiomyopathy
4
4
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
4
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)
4

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About Professor Amanda Varnava

Professor Amanda Varnava is a Consultant Cardiologist and is the Clinical Director for cardiac and cardiothoracic services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. She currently practices as a Consultant in Inherited Cardiac Conditions at Imperial College and sees patients privately at a number of locations in London and Bushey.

She studied medicine at Oxford University and completed her primary medical degree at St Bartholomew's Hospital, University of London in 1990 where she was awarded triple honours..She then completed her specialist training in cardiology at a number of London's top cardiology centres, including St George's Hospital, the London Chest Hospital and the Royal Brompton Hospital.

Professor Varnava also completed research in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and genetics and was awarded an MD. She gained specialist expertise in inherited cardiac conditions and sudden death syndromes and later established the Inherited Cardiac Conditions service at Imperial College London.

In her current posts, Professor Varnava treats patients with a wide range of conditions, including: heart failure, inherited heart conditions, hypertension, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathies and channelopathies. She also has expertise in sports cardiology and regularly evaluates sports people and athletes as well as performing pre-participation screenings in over 2000 footballers for a number of premiership football clubs including Arsenal, Watford, Liverpool and Chelsea womens and mens teams.

Professor Varnava also sees pregnant women with known and suspected heart disease.

She relaxes by spending time with her husband (Times Food editor), her 3 children and by running whilst listening to podcasts.


Subspecialties

  • Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart Failure
  • Electrophysiology

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(24)
Skill Endorsements
(35)

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Cardiomyopathy
4
4
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
4
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)
4
Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
2
24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
2
Palpitations
1
2
Chest Pain
1
Heart Failure
1
Atrial Fibrillation
1
Cardiac MRI (CMR)
1
Stress Echocardiogram
1
Cardiac Screening in Sport
1
Ectopic (Missed) Beats
1
Cardiovascular Disease
6
Breathlessness
5
Loss of Consciousness
5
Long QT Syndrome
3
Video Consultation
2
Exercise Testing
2
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
2
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
2
Tachycardia
1
Heart Muscle Disease
1
Aortic Dissection
Cardiovascular Genetics
Cholesterol Disorders
Fainting (Syncope)
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Takotsubo Syndrome
Ventricular Fibrillation
Neurocardiogenic Syncope (Vasovagal)
Heart Murmurs
Congestive Heart Failure
Athlete's Heart
Aortic Aneurysms
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Pregnancy and Heart Disease
Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Inherited Cardiac Conditions
Heart Valve Problems
Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR)
Health Assessments
Cardiovascular Syncope
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Calcium Coronary Score
Atherosclerosis
Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
Aortic Stenosis
Exercise Stress Test
Angina
ECG Holter Monitor
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
Valvular Heart Disease
Cardiac Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Heart Attack
Cardiac CT
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Oedema
Sports Cardiology
Heart Scan
Lipids
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Low Blood Pressure
Myocarditis
CT Coronary Angiogram
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Dizziness
Bradycardia

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3498439


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1990

University of Oxford

Medicine

Graduated 1987


Qualifications

  • MA Oxford University 1987
  • MBBS University of London 1990
  • FRCP Royal College of Physicians 1993
  • MD University of London 2000

Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Aviva Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • WPA
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Vitality
  • Healix Health Services
  • Cigna
  • General and Medical
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Bupa Global

Fees

  • New appointment

    £300
  • Follow-up appointment

    £250
*May vary on location

Locations

Welbeck

1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR

4.91(1,511 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Spire Bushey Hospital

Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD

4.88(1,053 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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The Physicians' Clinic London

13-14 Devonshire Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7AE

4.87(466 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
View practice profile

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Cardiomyopathy
4
4
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
4
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)
4

Contact

Reviews

5
verified patient
17 Jun 2026

Excellent Doctor!

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
20 Mar 2026

I would warmly recommend Dr. Varnava. She impressively combines subject expertise with a pragmatic methodical approach that is clearly communicated.. The whole experience was informative, reassuring and extremely helpful.

5
verified patient
10 Mar 2026

This was a follow up appointment where Dr Varnava reviewed my medical results and discussed my medication Set a new plan this was super helpful and reassuring due to a change in some results

5
verified patient
17 Feb 2026

I visited Dr Varnava at a point when I was very concerned about my symptoms, pregnant with my first child and generally pretty worried about everything! Her calming and very direct approach really helped me. She explained everything clearly without fluff! At that point when I was so concerned, I needed clear and direct information. Her experience is phenomenal (with various different specialisms including pregnancy) so having her reassurance and action plan greatly comforted me. That was the second time I saw Dr Varnava. The first time was a few years ago and she was equally as fantastic then too. I’d highly recommend Dr Varnava. Samantha, her secretary, is also great. Super efficient and organised, really prompt in sorting appointments - exactly what you need in a medical secretary but it’s rare! All appointment letters are sent out quickly and the notes back to my GP are speedy too. A huge thank you to them both!

5
verified patient
13 Feb 2026

My review is based on Dr Varnava’s PA Samantha. I am regularly in contact with Samantha on behalf of my employer. Samantha is an absolute delight to deal with, super professional, polite, efficient, organised, helpful. Everything is seamless with Samantha, you are all just all the things and so much more :) Thank you so much for making my job easier from one PA to another… I appreciate you

5
verified patient
07 Feb 2026

Amanda listened to me carefully and was very kind. She had a reassuring manner and I felt very safe and cared for. She explained all the investigations that were to be carried out and gave me a very clear treatment plan. I shall recommend her to all my friends and family.

5
verified patient
06 Feb 2026

I am so reassured at being under Dr Varnava’s care. She is clearly very knowledgeable and respected and she takes real care to explain things sympathetically. I can’t thank you enough.

5
verified patient
14 Mar 2023

Very friendly and helpful

4.67
verified patient
23 May 2022

First appiontment so far so good....

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
27 Mar 2022

Dr Varnava is a caring and excellent medical professional. Always takes time to explain everything that is going on and what options are available.

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Skill Endorsements

19 May 2026
Endorsed for
Cardiovascular Disease
Breathlessness

Dr Paul Kirk

Dr Paul Kirk

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

Outstanding cardiologist with an expertise in inherited cardiac conditions.

26 Feb 2026
Endorsed for
Cardiovascular Disease
Breathlessness
Cardiomyopathy

Dr Jobanpreet Sehmi

Dr Jobanpreet Sehmi

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

Super specialist in inherited cardiac conditions.

26 Feb 2026
Endorsed for
Loss of Consciousness
Cardiomyopathy
Video Consultation

Dr Christopher Baker

Dr Christopher Baker

Cardiologist
I have looked after their patients

Great clinician and great colleague.

05 Feb 2026
Endorsed for
Loss of Consciousness
Breathlessness
Cardiomyopathy

DK

Dr Daniel Keene

Cardiologist
I have looked after their patients
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I Have Died Nine Times | TRULY

I Have Died Nine Times | TRULY

SUBSCRIBE to Barcroft TV: http://bit.ly/Oc61HjA 29-YEAR-OLD man is living to his life to the full, despite having died NINE times. Jamie Poole was born with ...

05 February 2026

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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy

Presentation by Dr Amanda Varnava at CRY International Conference 2012

05 February 2026

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Postpartum Management of Antenatal Complications

Postpartum Management of Antenatal Complications

Consultants from OneWelbeck host a GP webinar, 'Postpartum Management of Antenatal Complications'.Featuring OneWelbeck Consultants; Ms Sarah Mills, Consultan...

05 February 2026

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How to keep your heart healthy | Expert Cardiologists Explain | OneWelbeck

How to keep your heart healthy | Expert Cardiologists Explain | OneWelbeck

Heart and circulatory diseases cause a quarter of all deaths in the UK, that’s more than 160,000 deaths each year, equating to an average of 460 deaths each ...

06 February 2026

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FAQ

What are Professor Amanda Varnava's reviews like?

Professor Amanda Varnava's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 13 reviews.

What languages does Professor Amanda Varnava speak?

Professor Amanda Varnava speaks English

Where is Professor Amanda Varnava located?

Professor Amanda Varnava primarily practices at Welbeck, located at 1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
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