Dr Patrick Heck
MA BMBCh MA MRCP DM
Cardiologist
25 years of experience
Cambridge, CB2 8AF
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3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Patrick Calvert
25 years of experience
Cambridge, CB2 8AF
(+2 more)
3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Patrick Calvert
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About Dr Patrick Heck
Dr Patrick Heck is a Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of cardiac rhythm disorders. He obtained his medical degree (BM BCh) in 2000 following undergraduate training at the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford, before undertaking specialist training in cardiology.
Alongside his clinical training, Dr Heck pursued academic research and was awarded a Doctor of Medicine (DM) degree from the University of Oxford in 2010. He subsequently completed an advanced international fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology in Melbourne, Australia.
Dr Heck was appointed Consultant Cardiologist at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in 2012 and went on to become Clinical Lead for Cardiac Rhythm Management in 2016. He currently practices within the NHS at Royal Papworth Hospital and also sees patients privately at Nuffield Cambridge Hospital and the Cambridge Heart Clinic.
His clinical practice encompasses all aspects of cardiac arrhythmia care, including the assessment and treatment of palpitations, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardias, and ventricular arrhythmias. He also has particular expertise in the investigation of syncope, dizziness, and blackouts, as well as the evaluation of sudden cardiac death in inherited cardiac conditions, including family screening and risk assessment.
Subspecialties
- Interventional Cardiology•
- Electrophysiology
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4731722
Qualifications
MA 2000 University of Cambridge
BM BCh 2000 University of Oxford
Doctor of Medicine (DM), University of Oxford 2010
Member of the Royal College of Physicians 2003
Languages spoken
- English
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £275
- Follow-up appointment: £210
Insurers
- Freedom Health Insurance
- Healix Health Services
- Simply Health (Dental)
- The Exeter
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Cigna
- Saga Health Insurance
- Bupa
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- AXA Health
- Aetna
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
- General and Medical
- Benenden Health
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Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Patrick Heck is clear and professional in his patient interactions. He provides detailed explanations and addresses all questions; patients do not feel rushed during consultations. Patients feel reassured and confident in his expertise. Most patients consulted Dr Heck for conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmia, and Atrial Flutter, with diagnostic procedures like ECGs forming part of their assessment.
Dr Heck seems to enjoy his work. He was approachable, interested and explained things very clearly in an unhurried way. The consultation exceeded my expectations and was very helpful.
I found Dr Heck to be charming, professional, informative and extremely helpful. An very pleasant and relaxing consultation indeed.
I’ve had an excellent experience with Dr Heck. He’s explained everything related to my treatment, always happy to talk and answer any questions or concerns.
Dr Heck gave me all The time I felt I needed to answer many may detailed questions. I never felt rushed and left feeling reassured. Perfect.
Life-changing! Dr Heck is empathetic, personable, responsive and of course highly expert! Lucky to have been under his care!
Dr. Heck is an amazing combination of compassionate human and incredibly professional doctor - which doesn't happen often. With immense good humour and obvious personal concern, he understood my situation and then devised a pathway forward, which was both practical and clear. I feel hugely fortunate to have access to care like this, and can only say that I feel I have been looked after with care and appropriate professional concern. Long live the NHS for being able to support these high standards!
Dr Heck provides a Excellent service, everything fully explained in clear detail. Very professional I felt at ease and could ask any questions I was concerned about.
A pleasure as always. Dr Heck is someone who can explain the situation and ease any concerns the “patient “ and loved one may have. A very amiable and approachable man. I cannot thank him enough for the way he has handled my issues and my wife’s very considerable concern. Thanks
Dr Heck is a wonderful people’s person and makes you feel totally looked after. I can’t really extol his virtues enough Very professional with a great bedside manner. I felt my heart , literally, was in good hands
Endorsements
Dr Heck is an excellent consultant with a particular expertise in management of heart rhythm disorders such as fast or slow heart heart beats. He undertakes pacemakers and cardiac ablation procedures. He is kind and attentive and individualises the treatment to suit the patient.
06 Oct 2021DC
Dr. Patrick Calvert
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What are Dr Patrick Heck's reviews like?
Dr Patrick Heck's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 22 reviews.
What languages does Dr Patrick Heck speak?
Dr Patrick Heck speaks English
Where is Dr Patrick Heck located?
Dr Patrick Heck primarily practices at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, located at 4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 8AF
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What are Dr Patrick Heck working hours?
Dr Patrick Heck is working Friday (14:00 - 18:00)
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