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Dr Karthik Viswanathan

Dr Karthik Viswanathan

Cardiologist

West Yorkshire, HD2 2BL

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25 years of experience

Verified profile

25 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.99

91 patient reviews
5.00
Overall Experience
4.99
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.97
Explanation

158 recommendations for:

ECG (Electrocardiogram)(44)
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)(21)
Atrial Fibrillation(17)
Other(76)

Recent patient review

11 Apr 2024

Excellent advice communicated clearly so that I understood what was being recommended.

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About

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.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • ECG (Electrocardiogram) (28%)
  • Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat) (13%)
  • Atrial Fibrillation (11%)
  • Palpitations (11%)
  • Echocardiogram (8%)
  • Others (29%)

Subspecialties
  • Electrophysiology
  • Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy

All conditions and treatments
  • Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Palpitations
  • Angina
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
  • Bradycardia
  • Breathlessness
  • Heart Failure
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • ECG (Electrocardiogram)
  • Echocardiogram
  • ECG Holter Monitor
  • 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
  • CT Coronary Angiogram
  • Cardiac Generator Replacement
  • Cardiac Pacing
  • Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT)
  • Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
  • Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6030099


Qualifications
  • MB BS 1999 Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Med University
  • MRCP, Royal College of Physicians - 2003
  • MD, University of Leeds - 2011

Memberships:

  • Royal College of Physicians (London)
  • British Cardiovascular Society
  • British Heart Rhythm Society
  • Association for Inherited Cardiac Conditions
  • European society of Cardiology
  • Medical Protection Society
  • British Medical Association

languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil
  • Urdu
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £230
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare

Location

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The Huddersfield Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

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Birkby Hall Road,Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, HD2 2BL
Birkby Hall Road,Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, HD2 2BL
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Reviews

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ECG (Electrocardiogram) (44)
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat) (21)
Atrial Fibrillation (17)
Palpitations (17)
Echocardiogram (13)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

91 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent advice communicated clearly so that I understood what was being recommended.

11 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Inherited Cardiac Conditions
Heart Failure

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very pleased with appointment this morning. Thorough examination and all things explained clearly.

14 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
ECG Holter Monitor
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Viswanathan was extremely helpful and explained everything very well to me I felt very much as ease with him

11 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
ECG (Electrocardiogram)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent doctor giving a concise and understandable explanation and appropriate reassurance

07 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Happy with the level of service I experienced.

04 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Palpitations

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He was friendly, professional and put me at ease.

22 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
Tachycardia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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.

22 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Fibrillation
Bradycardia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent manner, clear explanation of the condition and the next steps that are needed.

22 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Irregular Heart Beat
ECG (Electrocardiogram)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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 👍

15 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Heart Failure
Atrial Fibrillation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very good and explained problems

05 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
High Blood Pressure
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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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Dr Karthik Viswanathan is working Thursday (09:00 - 11:30)

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