BSc (Hons), MB BS, MRCP, PhD, FESC
24 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
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24 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
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14 connections in healthcare
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by Dr. Rudy Sinharay, Dr. Sarmad Mushtaq and 5 other professionals
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Dr Nabeel Sheikh was appointed consultant cardiologist and honorary senior clinical lecturer in inherited cardiac conditions and imaging at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, King's College Hospital and King's College London in 2017.He specialises in heart muscle diseases and athlete's heart and has given presentations of his research at the scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
Dr Sheikh trained at University College London where he qualified with a BSc with first class honours in neuroscience alongside his medical degree in 2002. He then undertook junior doctor training in London and Nottingham and gained membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 2006. He completed a PhD into the effects of ethnicity on the expression of cardiomyopathies and athlete's heart at St George's Hospital and University of London and was awarded a British Heart Foundation Project Grant.
Alongside his PhD studies, Dr Sheikh worked as a member of the Centre for Inherited Cardiac Diseases and Sports Cardiology at St George's Hospital and the Cardiac Risk in the Young screening programme for professional athletes. It was during this time that he gained specialist expertise in this area, including the evaluation of athletes with cardiac disorders, evaluation of individuals with inherited cardiac conditions and the genetics of inherited cardiac conditions.
He completed his training in cardiology in 2016 at St Thomas' Hospital, gaining expertise in cardiac MRI and further training in inherited cardiac conditions and clinical genetics. He has been invited to speak at major national and international conferences, including the European Society of Cardiology. Meanwhile, he has published work relating to sudden death in young athletes in scientific journals, including work in Circulation, which has directly led to the refinement of screening criteria for athletes and informed the new International ECG screening recommendations published earlier in 2017. He has recently been made a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC).
Dr Sheikh is a member of the Association for Inherited Cardiac Conditions and is British Society of Echocardiography accredited for transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography. He is an active member of the BSE's Research and Audit Committee, through which he has contributed to several national guidelines relating to echocardiographic evaluation of athletes undergoing screening.
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University of London
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Graduated 2002
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£300Follow-up appointment
£22027 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
170 Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom, W1T 7HA
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Dr Sheikh’s care has been excellent. He has taken the time to explain investigations and results in detail in a way that I can understand. He is always patient and very welcoming and I leave the consultation with a clear plan.
Dr Sheikh is an exceptional cardiologist. His investigations for my concerns were extremely thorough which felt so reassuring. I felt as though no stone was left unturned, and no question left unanswered. He is incredibly knowledgeable, logical, and importantly very kind. I highly recommend Dr Sheikh.
Dr Nabeel was very professional, knowledgeable and extremely helpful, taking the time to explain everything clearly and answer my questions.. His reassuring manner put me at ease and gave me great confidence in his care. An excellent cardiologist who genuinely inspires trusty. I would highly recommend him.
Dr Sheikh was very reassuring and gave me some excellent advice. He is clearly very well versed in his speciality and I felt very safe in his hands.
I cannot recommend Dr Nabeel Sheikh highly enough. I recently saw him for a series of cardiac investigations, which I was understandably quite anxious about. From the outset, he was absolutely fantastic, incredibly reassuring, compassionate, thorough and attentive. What really sets Dr Nabeel apart is the genuine care he shows his patients. He took the time to contact me both before and after my appointments, kept me informed throughout the process and was exceptionally efficient in reviewing my results and providing detailed reports. I always felt that I was in the very best hands. Not only is he an exceptionally knowledgeable and intelligent cardiologist, but he is also a genuinely lovely, kind and caring person. His professionalism, diligence and warmth made what could have been a very stressful experience so much easier. An outstanding doctor in every respect, and someone I would wholeheartedly recommend. Thank you, Dr Nabeel, for such exceptional care!
I had been on the hunt for a knowledgeable and caring cardiologist for quite some time and came across Dr Sheikh. He was welcoming from the get go, taking the time to genuinely listen to my concerns and experiences with past medical staff, which I appreciated. He took his time to explain different options that were available for my condition and didn’t feel rushed through like I have with previous medics. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a cardiologist that actually cares but also knows his stuff
The doctor was very clear in explaining the results of the tests performed during the visit. He linked the results to the overall personal history, providing reassurance on the mild status of the disease. The doctor listened to the details I gave about my current lifestyle and was supportive about my proposal to slightly increase the intensity of my regular exercise. I definitely recommend doctor Sheikh to all patients, and in particular to the ones who are keen on keeping an active lifestyle despite the disease.
Very friendly. Good communicator. Explained everyting. Answered all.my questions.questions
Have received excellent care from Dr Sheikh since initial referral. He explains results very clearly and in a timely manner. I feel very well looked after under his care.
Dr Sheikh is always professional and compassionate. He has been very supportive and thorough with my condition. A very nice doctor and an asset to the NHS.
Fantastic colleague, highly recommended.
03 Nov 2026
Dr. Rudy Sinharay
Respiratory DoctorExceptional cardiologist, highly recommended.
15 Oct 2026
Dr. Sarmad Mushtaq
Respiratory DoctorDr Sheikh is an excellent cardiologist. His knowledge and experience is excellent. He is empathetic and kind. I refer the majority of my patients with inherited heart conditions to him.
14 Oct 2026
Dr Gurpreet Dhillon
CardiologistDr Sheikh is an excellent cardiac consultant and a highly valued colleague. We share the care of patients with complex cardiac conditions, and I have always relied on his clinical expertise and sound judgment . I would highly recommend him to patients and fellow clinicians.
14 Oct 2026DW
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Dr Nabeel Sheikh's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 18 reviews.
What languages does Dr Nabeel Sheikh speak?
Dr Nabeel Sheikh speaks English and Urdu
Where is Dr Nabeel Sheikh located?
Dr Nabeel Sheikh primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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