Cardiologist
West Yorkshire, HD2 2BL
Dr Viswanathan is a consultant cardiologist practising at the Circle Huddersfield hospital since 2018. His NHS practice is based jointly at Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary where he is currently Clinical Lead for Cardiology.
Previously, Dr Viswanathan has worked as a Consultant in two large teaching hospitals - the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital in London. He has also previously completed a Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology at the prestigious Toronto General Hospital, UHN, Toronto, Canada and the Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) accreditation recognised by International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE), USA.
Dr Viswanathan has substantial experience in managing patients across the full spectrum of cardiac illnesses and runs two general cardiology outpatient NHS clinics every week. He also has subspecialist expertise in managing all types of cardiac rhythm abnormalities or arrhythmias and patients with cardiomyopathies. He currently performs implantation of all cardiac electrical devices, ranging from loop recorders (Linq devices), pacemakers and defibrillators (including cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices).
Dr Viswanathan established a multi-professional Arrhythmia clinic in 2017 that he currently runs every week for the local population served by Calderdale and Greater Huddersfield CCGs- dedicated to providing holistic care via a one-stop clinic for patients diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation. This award-winning service has been recognised nationally for its excellent patient outcomes. He also runs an Inherited Cardiomyopathy clinic locally that he established in 2019 in conjunction with the regional service based at Leeds.
Dr Viswanathan is passionate about encouraging patient choice and participation in decision-making and has been instrumental in setting up Patient support groups locally. He is also very active in designing and delivering education and training for aspiring cardiologists, GPs and allied health professionals, both locally and regionally.
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91 reviews
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Excellent advice communicated clearly so that I understood what was being recommended.
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Very pleased with appointment this morning. Thorough examination and all things explained clearly.
5
Dr Viswanathan was extremely helpful and explained everything very well to me I felt very much as ease with him
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Excellent doctor giving a concise and understandable explanation and appropriate reassurance
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Happy with the level of service I experienced.
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He was friendly, professional and put me at ease.
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Dr Viswanathan was very patient - studied my notes and was very helpful explaining his thoughts and possible future treatment. I found him to be very reassuring and I was pleased to have had the consultation.
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Excellent manner, clear explanation of the condition and the next steps that are needed.
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Absolutely amazing !! He explained everything and is trying his very best to sort my medications as quickly as he can so my condition improves !!! Very impressed !!! Would highly recommend him 👍
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Very good and explained problems
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Dr Karthik Viswanathan's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 91 reviews
What languages does Dr Karthik Viswanathan speak?
Dr Karthik Viswanathan speaks English, Hindi, Tamil and Urdu
Where is Dr Karthik Viswanathan located?
Dr Karthik Viswanathan primarily practices at The Huddersfield Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Birkby Hall Road,Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, HD2 2BL
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What are Dr Karthik Viswanathan working hours?
Dr Karthik Viswanathan is working Thursday (09:00 - 11:30)
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