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Dr Khalid Barakat

MA, MBBS, MD, FRCP

Cardiologist

Live bookings available

35 years of experience

Maidenhead, SL6 8DG

(+2 more)

23 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Kim Rajappan, Mr Ed Sideso and 1 other professional

4.99

/5

(80 reviews)

Live bookings available

35 years of experience

Maidenhead, SL6 8DG

(+2 more)

23 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Kim Rajappan, Mr Ed Sideso and 1 other professional

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)
26
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
19
Atrial Fibrillation
15

Contact

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About Dr Khalid Barakat

Dr Barakat is a Consultant Cardiologist with an honorary contract at the Barts Heart Centre and is Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary, University of London. His private practice is based at the Bridge clinic in Maidenhead, Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor and Spire Thames Valley Hospital in Slough. He sees patients with symptoms of heart disease – namely shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, blackouts, and ankle swelling. He provides a comprehensive local cardiology diagnostic service for patients living within East Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas.

Dr Barakat grew up locally and attended Slough Grammar School before studying medicine at Trinity College, Oxford and completed his undergraduate training at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in 1991. He was trained in general cardiology and interventional cardiology at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, The London Chest Hospital and the Royal London Hospital. He was awarded an MD in coronary artery disease from the University of London in 2001.

His first clinical appointment as a Consultant Cardiologist was at Wexham Park Hospital in 2004. He was part of the team that helped to repatriate invasive and interventional cardiology from London to Wexham Park Hospital. After completing a postgraduate certificate in medical simulation, he moved to the Barts Heart Centre as Director of Cardiovascular Simulation. He actively trains Specialist Registrars in procedural skills in cardiology. He uses simulation-based training to train them in a range of procedures including pericardiocentesis, permanent pacemaker implantation, temporary wire implantation, coronary angiography, and coronary angioplasty.

Dr Barakat provides a comprehensive local cardiology diagnostic service for patients across East Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. The service is fully registered with the Care Quality Commission, reflecting high standards of governance and patient safety, and maintains consistently high patient satisfaction ratings on Google.


Subspecialties

  • Preventative Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Electrophysiology
  • General (Internal) Medicine
  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Heart Failure

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(146)
Skill Endorsements
(5)

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Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)
26
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
19
Atrial Fibrillation
15
Chest Pain
13
Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
13
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
10
Breathlessness
9
1
Palpitations
8
Dizziness
5
Health Assessments
4
Coronary Artery Disease
4
CT Coronary Angiogram
4
Angina
3
High Cholesterol
2
Angioplasty
1
Medical Report
1
Unstable Angina
1
ECG Holter Monitor
1
Heart Failure
1
Aortic Valve Degeneration
1
Heart Scan
1
Atrial Flutter
1
Pericarditis
1
Microvascular Angina
1
Aortic Stenosis
1
Cardiovascular Disease
3
Atherosclerosis
1
Valvular Heart Disease
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Loss of Consciousness
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Infective Endocarditis
Heart Muscle Disease
Heart Blocks
Fainting (Syncope)
Chronic Total Occlusion
Cardiovascular Syncope
Cardiomyopathy
Dysautonomia (Autonomic Disorders)
Aortic Dissection
24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Aortic Aneurysms
Athlete's Heart
Pressure Wire Study (Coronary Angiography)
Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)
Video Consultation
Bradycardia
Myocardial Perfusion Scan
Cholesterol Disorders
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
Dyslipidaemia
Exercise Stress Test
Heart Attack
Cardioversion
Heart Murmurs
Cardiac Screening
Cardiac Pacing
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac Generator Replacement
Calcium Coronary Score
Long QT Syndrome
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Non-Invasive Heart Imaging
Complex Coronary Interventions
Pacemakers
Coronary Stent Insertion
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Heart & Lung Health Assessments
Takotsubo Syndrome
Chest X-Ray
Blood Testing and Results Interpretation
Myocardial Flow Reserve
Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD)
Variable Blood Pressure
Refractory Angina Management
Ventricular Fibrillation
Right Ventricular Failure
Rotablation (Coronary Arteries)
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Stress Echocardiogram
Tachycardia
Postural Hypotension
Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
Stenting Procedures
Neurocardiogenic Syncope (Vasovagal)
Right Heart Catheterisation
Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR)
Congestive Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Cardiogenic Shock
Exercise Testing
Catheter Ablation
Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram
Autonomic Mediated Syncope
Coronary Angiography
Cardiac Arrest
Bubble Contrast Echocardiography
Cardiac Ablation
Heart Valve Problems
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT)
Long COVID
Cardiac MRI (CMR)
Low Blood Pressure
Cardiac CT
Oedema
Pacemaker Surgery

Registered with

  • General Medical Council

    No. 3561881


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1991


Qualifications

• BA, Trinity College, Oxford (1988)

• MB BS, University of London (1991)

• MA, Trinity College, Oxford (1992)

• Membership, The Royal College of Physicians (1994)

• MD, university of London (2000)

• Fellowship, The Royal College of Physicians (2007)

• PGCert Medical Simulation, University of Bedfordshire (2014)


Publications

Read publications and papers written by this specialist.

01 / 05 / 2019

The role of simulation-based education in cardiology.

Published in Heart

01 / 03 / 2003

Bangladeshi patients present with non-classic features of acute myocardial infarction and are treated less aggressively in east London, UK

Published in Heart

01 / 12 / 2022

'The Digital Cardiologist': How Technology Is Changing the Paradigm of Cardiology Training - PubMed

Published in Curr Probl Card


Languages spoken

  • English
  • Punjabi

Insurers

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

Fees

  • New appointment

    £250
  • Follow-up appointment

    £160
*May vary on location

Locations

Spire Thames Valley Hospital

Wexham Street Wexham, Bucks, United Kingdom, SL3 6NH

4.84(277 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
09:30 - 14:30
Saturday
Sunday

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
09:30 - 14:30
Saturday
Sunday

The Princess Margaret Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

39-42 Osborne Road, Windsor, United Kingdom, SL4 3SJ

4.85(661 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
09:30 - 15:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
10:00 - 13:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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The Bridge Clinic

156 Bridge Road, Maidenhead, United Kingdom, SL6 8DG

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
09:30 - 15:30
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)
26
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
19
Atrial Fibrillation
15

Contact

Book online

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr Khalid Barakat is consistently reassuring, professional, and clear in his interactions with patients. He provides thorough explanations for diagnostic investigations and treatment plans. Patients feel at ease during procedures such as echocardiograms, valuing his swift diagnosis and tailored care. Many patients seek his expertise for concerns including echocardiograms, ECGs, irregular heartbeat, atrial fibrillation, chest pain, and high blood pressure.

5
verified patient
01 Nov 2026

I was very happy with my consultation. Dr Barakat was very professional, attentive, and took the time to listen to my experiences and understand my concerns. I particularly appreciated his collaborative approach: we discussed the diagnostic investigations and treatment options together and agreed on a clear plan for the next steps. I felt listened to and involved in decisions about my care.

5
verified patient
05 Oct 2026

Dr Barakat explained procedures and my results in a clear and concise manner which helped me to absorb the information. The atmosphere of the clinics I found relaxing. Dr Barakat was very supportive, stating he was available for any further questions or information I May require. My overall experience was excellent

5
verified patient
03 Oct 2026

Yes send Dr Barker before my heart drop I would really impress he's the one who diagnosed that I've got a leaky wall and he referred me to hospital I had a pick up and after I had been going to see him every year and I'm very happy very satisfied and very comfortable with him I trust him and I feel very happy to see whenever I see him every year. No

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
22 Sep 2026

From our very first appointment with Dr Barakat we felt completely at ease with his plan for moving forward. This continued with all the tests my wife encountered including the referral to an excellent Consultant Cardiologist who performed the required procedures. We’ve just had our final appointment with Dr Barakat who explained everything in clear terms to my wife as to the specifics of her procedure and has written to her GP with a full summary of the above and future medication needs. These sort of events in your life can be very stressful but was made so much easier to process by his kind manner and professionalism.

5
verified patient
17 Sep 2026

I saw Dr Barakat for my annual replacement heart valve check up and he was outstanding as usual. He gave me a thorough appraisal of how well my valve was continuing to perform, listened to any questions and concerns I had and was clear, patient and supportive. I couldn’t recommend Dr Barakat and the Complete Cardiology team highly enough.

5
verified patient
10 Sep 2026

Consultation, then tests, then a basic summary of results. Very quick and very efficient. Dr Barakat and the technician who did the tests (apologies I did not catch her name) were very thorough and explained everything very clearly. Would definitely visit Dr Barakat again if i had similar issues in future.

5
verified patient
09 Sep 2026

The appointment was on time Dr B was well aware of my case history and put the current referral in its context He was calm and put me at ease. He has recommended a comprehensive yet pragmatic review of my current situation

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
28 Aug 2026

Dr Barrat was welcoming and warm and he settled me down in his office And he proceeded to explain about the fibrillation that I've had and how the amiodarone tablets had a natural fact put my heart back in two sign of rhythm he also went on to suggest that there was no need to take the Tablets the beat of blockers because that would just let my heart down unnecessarily he he really was anxious to know how I felt and I told him that in fact I felt really well and he did mention that this could actually happen again and they might then have to consider her An oblation to remedy things but he thought that it was always one at the moment and we should just go ahead and see how things were

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
17 Aug 2026

I feel i am being listened to, i'm never rushed and all my concerns are talked through clearly so i fully understand the next steps

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
27 Jul 2026

Dr Barakat is extremely friendly and professional. Explains everything very clearly. Highly recommended

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Skill Endorsements

Dr Barakat is an excellent cardiologist. He provides a very high quality of care to all his patients.

16 Feb 2026
Endorsed for
Cardiovascular Disease
Breathlessness

DR

Dr Kim Rajappan

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

Khalid is an excellent cardiologist who I have worked with for many years.

16 Feb 2026
Endorsed for
Cardiovascular Disease
Preventative Cardiology
Adult Cardiology

Mr Ed Sideso

Mr Ed Sideso

General Surgeon
I have looked after their patients

21 Dec 2023
Endorsed for
Cardiovascular Disease
Atherosclerosis
Heart Failure

Dr Navtej Chahal

Dr Navtej Chahal

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr Khalid Barakat's reviews like?

Dr Khalid Barakat's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 80 reviews.

What languages does Dr Khalid Barakat speak?

Dr Khalid Barakat speaks English and Punjabi

Where is Dr Khalid Barakat located?

Dr Khalid Barakat primarily practices at The Bridge Clinic, located at 156 Bridge Road, Maidenhead, United Kingdom, SL6 8DG
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What are Dr Khalid Barakat working hours?

Dr Khalid Barakat is working Monday (09:30 - 15:00), Wednesday (09:30 - 15:30), Thursday (10:00 - 13:00), Friday (09:30 - 14:30)

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