Dr Roby Rakhit
BSc MD FRCP FESC
Live bookings available
35 years of experience
London, NW8 9NH
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14 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Jaydeep Sarma
Live bookings available
35 years of experience
London, NW8 9NH
(+4 more)
14 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Jaydeep Sarma
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About Dr Roby Rakhit
Prof Rakhit qualified from Charing Cross and Westminster Medcial School (Imperial College London) with a first class honours intercalated Bsc in Pharmacology. He completed post-graduate training in cardiology and general (internal) medicine at the Hsmmersmith, Royal Brompton and St.Mary's hospitals obtaining his CCT in 2003. He was a Wellcome Clinical Research Fellow at The Rayne Institute, St.Thomas's hospital (Kings College London) completing his MD thesis on the role of nitric oxide in ischaemic pre-conditioning. He was British Heart Foundation International Fellow at the Swiss Cardiovascular Centre Bern completing an advanced clinical and research fellowship in interventional cardiology. He was appointed to consultant interventional cardiologist at the Royal Free hospital in 2004. As a senior consultant he has held leadership roles including clinical director of cardiology and is currently the divisional director of CardioVascular Services. He has been actively involved in teaching and research at UCL having supervised a number of MD and PhD fellows. In 2020 he was appointed to professor of Cardiology in the Institute of Cardiovascular science, UCL.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- CT Coronary Aniogram
- Pacemaker Implantation
- 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
- Calcium Coronary Score
- Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing
- Cardioversion
- CT Coronary Angiogram
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- ECG Monitor
- Echocardiogram
- Exercise Stress Test
- Angioplasty
- Coronary Angiography
- Coronary Stent Insertion
- Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Attack
- Heart Murmurs
- High Blood Pressure
- Valcular Heart Disease
Subspecialties
- Interventional Cardiology
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3558506
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1991
Qualifications
BSc (1st Class Hons Pharmacology), MBBS
Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School, Imperial College London 1991
MD
Rayne Institute, St.Thomas's Hospital, Kings College London 1998
FRCP
Swiss Cardiovascular Centre, 2000
FESC
European Society of Cardiology 2019
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa
- Bupa Fee Assured
- AXA Health
- General and Medical
- The Exeter
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Healix Health Services
- Cigna
- Saga Health Insurance
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
Fees
New appointment
£225Follow-up appointment
£175
Locations
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
Opening hours
Facilities
Opening hours
Facilities
HCA Healthcare UK The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place, St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9LE
The Royal Free London Private Patients Unit
Pond Street, London, United Kingdom, NW3 2QG
Opening hours
Facilities
The Physicians' Clinic London
13-14 Devonshire Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7AE
The Wellington Cardiac Centre
Wellington Place St. John's Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9LE
Areas of expertise
Contact
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Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Roby Rakhit exhibits professional and excellent qualities, providing clear communication for patient care. He gives thorough explanations of conditions and treatments, making patients feel reassured and confident. Dr Rakhit listens to concerns, demonstrating a caring and competent approach to cardiology services. Many patients seek his expertise for cardiovascular health and diagnostic echocardiogram assessments.
Excellent service, didn’t quite understand all he said but upon asking he was very happy to explain.
Prof. R. Rakhit is an exceptional cardiologist who combines outstanding medical expertise with kindness, patience, and genuine care for his patients. He takes the time to listen, explain everything clearly, and ensure you feel confident and reassured. We are truly grateful for his care and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a highly skilled and compassionate cardiologist.
I was very impressed , possible because he gave me the good news I had hoped to receive .
Extremely informative, thorough and clear. Very kind and relaxing manner
Dr Rakhit was very reassuring and professional . I felt I had his full attention and information was given very clearly . He listened attentively which I found calming and this gave me confidence to explain my concerns .
I have great confidence in him. He explains things very clearly.
Skill Endorsements
Exceptional cardiologist with a wide range of skills across general and interventional arenas. A stellar record as both a trainee in London and Switzerland, as well as an exemplary track record as a senior consultant developing services in the Royal Free Hospital. Major contributions to education, research and clinical leadership.
05 Oct 2020
Dr Jaydeep Sarma
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Dr Roby Rakhit's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 72 reviews.
What languages does Dr Roby Rakhit speak?
Dr Roby Rakhit speaks English
Where is Dr Roby Rakhit located?
Dr Roby Rakhit primarily practices at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, located at 60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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Dr Roby Rakhit is working Monday (13:30 - 18:00), Tuesday (08:30 - 13:00), Thursday (17:30 - 19:00)
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