Dr Michael Van Der Watt
MB ChB, FRCP, FCP (SA)
41 years of experience
Bushey, WD23 1RD
7 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Niall Keenan
41 years of experience
Bushey, WD23 1RD
7 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Niall Keenan
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About Dr Michael Van Der Watt
Dr Michael van der Watt is a cardiologist who specialises in pacemaker implantation. He also has a particular interest in angina, valvular disease, and syncope.
In addition to his clinical duties, Dr Van der Watt is also the Medical Director of the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
He sees patients with a range of symptoms, including breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, and dizziness. He also has expertise in the following areas:
- Coronary angiography
- Dual chamber pacemaker insertion
- Single chamber pacemaker insertion
- Reporting of echocardiography
- Trans-oesophageal echocardiography
- Transthoracic echocardiography
- Interventional cardiology
- Pacing
- Echocardiography
Dr Van der Watt received his undergraduate degree in Cape Town, South Africa, before specialising in internal medicine at Groote Schuur Hospital. He then relocated to the United Kingdom, where he specialised in cardiology.
Subspecialties
- Preventative Cardiology
- Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Failure
- Cardiac Imaging
- Electrophysiology
- General (Internal) Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3401525
Education
University of Cape Town
Medicine
Graduated 1985
Qualifications
- MB.ChB University of Cape Town 1985
- Fellow of the College of Physicians College of Medicine (SA) 1994
- FRCP Royal College of Physicians (United Kingdom) 1995
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Saga Health Insurance
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Benenden Health
- WPA
- Healix Health Services
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
Fees
New appointment
£200Follow-up appointment
£130
Locations
Spire Bushey Hospital
Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD
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Reviews
Out of the blue, I was told by Dr Van Der Watt as part of a Pre Op, that I had an abnormal Heart Beat. Since then I have had a number of appointments and scans to get to the bottom of this. Dr Van Der Watt has been extremely thorough and helpful.
He has gone above and beyond the level of care one expects or hopes for - he has covered every step and reassured us when needed and even contacted us late at night to check if all was ok - have only known him 5 days - he's achieved so much - he is an incredible man and we were lucky to find him
Skill Endorsements
Dr van der Watt is a senior cardiologist with many decades of clinical experience. He sees patients with the full range of cardiological issues. He is always appreciated for his warmth, and his carding approach. He has a particular interest in pacemaker implantation with massive experience. He is also very highly regarded nationally as a healthcare leader.
23 Jun 2026
Dr Niall Keenan
CardiologistFAQ
What are Dr Michael Van Der Watt's reviews like?
Dr Michael Van Der Watt's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 3 reviews.
What languages does Dr Michael Van Der Watt speak?
Dr Michael Van Der Watt speaks English
Where is Dr Michael Van Der Watt located?
Dr Michael Van Der Watt primarily practices at Spire Bushey Hospital, located at Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD
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What are Dr Michael Van Der Watt working hours?
Dr Michael Van Der Watt is working Monday (14:30 - 18:00), Wednesday (17:30 - 20:00), Friday (14:00 - 17:00)
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