BSc, MBChB, PhD, FRCP
Cardiologist
29 years of experience
Edinburgh, EH22 1FE
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5 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Jaydeep Sarma
29 years of experience
Edinburgh, EH22 1FE
(+1 more)
5 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Jaydeep Sarma
06 Jul 2025
05 Oct 2020
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Dr Henriksen qualified in medicine from Edinburgh University in 1996 with a first class intercalated honours degree in neuroscience. He commenced clinical training in Edinburgh and London before being awarded a Wellcome Trust Clinical Training Fellowship leading to a PhD examining mechanisms of injury and repair in atherosclerosis - the cause of angina and heart attacks. He completed his cardiology training in Edinburgh with sub-specialty expertise in percutaneous coronary intervention (balloon and stent treatment for coronary arteries) and is currently Cardiac Catheter Lab director at Edinburgh Heart Centre.
He works between the Western General Hospital and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and specialises in complex stenting procedures for coronary arteries including primary angioplasty treatment for acute heart attacks, opening up arteries that are completely blocked (chronic total occlusions), coronary physiology and intravascular imaging. He welcomes all general cardiology referrals and has additional expertise in CT coronary angiography and management of the heart in patients receiving cancer treatment (cardio-oncology).
He leads an active research program with previous studies examining novel treatments to reduce heart muscle injury during heart attack. The Cardiac CARE study is examining new approaches to monitor and prevent heart muscle injury in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
Dr Henriksen recognises the importance of a patient centred approach to cardiac problems. This may involve sophisticated investigation and treatment but he believes that clear explanation and outline of all treatment options are key to meeting the patient's needs and concerns.
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University of Edinburgh
Medicine
Graduated 1996
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122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 6UD
5
On both occasions I felt that I was in very capable, expert hands. Dr Henriksen was honest and explained things in a professional, easy to understand way. I feel extremely grateful to him for such a good outcome from what I believe to have been a very unusual / tricky case. He and his team were excellent.
5
My experience was positive from start to finish. Dr Henriksen was professional, very thorough and open to answering any questions that I had. He explained the procedure in detail and made sure that I was fully aware of any risks involved, however small they may be. He also explained what the way forward would be if the procedure did not have the desired outcome.
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11 Jun 20255
Outstanding. Dr Henriksen was simply amazing and his manner so reassuring.
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23 Mar 20255
Dr Henriksen explained the issue and options to me and gave me the confidence to go ahead with the procedure. He was professional at all times and I felt calm going into the operation
Thank you for this feedback. Glad you felt calm and confident during the procedure.
19 Mar 20255
Dr H was a pleasure to deal with, straight talking, informative and made the whole experience much easier than I feared it would be.
Thank you for this kind feedback. Very pleased you are doing well.
03 Mar 20255
Very professional and caring explaining every detail all the way through procedure.
5
The consultation was incredibly informative, reassuring and professional. I left the building with a renewed sense wellbeing.
5
I am fortunate to have been treated by Dr Peter Henriksen for Angina. … Peter’s knowledge, confidence and professionalism made the whole experience pleasant under the circumstances … The clarity in articulating his assessment of my condition, my options, the recommended treatment, and the Angioplasty procedure description put me at ease throughout the process. I now got my health back on track … I am thankful, and happy to recommend him to all.
Thank you for feedback. Very pleased you are doing well.
15 Nov 20234.5
Dr Henriksen was very professional and a good communicator
5
The experience of being a patient of Dr Henriksen is definitely a positive experience and leaves you ready to face the mental challenges of the operation that took place. As someone who has a significant phobia about hospitals and treatment this was an important element in my willingness to get treatment. With clear explanation and a positive bedside manner, it allayed a lot of my fears and concerns. Overall, I have found the doctors that make time to talk through and about the procedures and outcomes, and not dismiss the patients concerns and worries make the whole experience less daunting. Dr Peter Henriksen definitely makes it a lot easier and gives that time to make sure I as a patient had a confidence in him, his ability and the end result. Overall a positive experience.
Thank you for this feedback. Very glad things are going well.
27 Jul 2023Have you worked with this specialist?
Superb clinician and warm empathic communicator. A fantastic blend of clinical and academic excellence, and a caring as well as a technically excellent cardiologist.
05 Oct 2020Dr Jaydeep Sarma
CardiologyWhat are Dr Peter Henriksen's reviews like?
Dr Peter Henriksen's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 30 reviews.
What languages does Dr Peter Henriksen speak?
Dr Peter Henriksen speaks English
Where is Dr Peter Henriksen located?
Dr Peter Henriksen primarily practices at Spire Shawfair Park Hospital, located at 10 Easter Shawfair, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH22 1FE
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What are Dr Peter Henriksen working hours?
Dr Peter Henriksen is working Wednesday (14:00 - 19:00)
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