Dr Roby Rakhit
BSc MD FRCP FESC
Cardiologist
34 years of experience
London, NW8 9NH
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11 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Jaydeep Sarma
34 years of experience
London, NW8 9NH
(+4 more)
11 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
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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
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £225
- Follow-up appointment: £175
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
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(3095)
8A Wellington Place, St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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Dr Roby Rakhit is an excellent and professional specialist whom patients describe as friendly. He provides clear explanations of conditions, proposed treatment, and investigations, ensuring patients understand their cardiac health. Dr Roby Rakhit inspires confidence. He listens to patient worries and provides a quick response to post-visit questions, adjusting medication for symptom improvement. Patients express high satisfaction with Dr Rakhit's expertise regarding cardiovascular disease and diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms.
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Dr Rakhit was extremely sympathetic and is someone who really listens to the patient. We discussed the possible ways forward, depending on the test results, and I was very happy with his cautious approach. He was also very helpful in suggesting that I ask for Andrew to take my blood, as his expertise made this experience much less stressfull for me than it usually is.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding care I received from my cardiologist, Dr. Roby Rakhit. From my first consultation through to my recent angiogram, Dr. Roby Rakhit has shown exceptional professionalism, expertise, and genuine compassion. They took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions with patience, and ensured I felt reassured and confident at every stage. Their calm and caring manner made what could have been a stressful experience much easier. I am truly grateful for the high level of care, dedication, and support I received, and I would highly recommend Dr. Roby Rakhit to anyone in need of cardiology services.
I was recommended to see Professor Rakhit for a consultation. He was very thorough and explained everything in a way I understood. I had a very positive consultation.
Highly competent ,professional, and agreeable.
Dr Rakhit is a very caring doctor with the most pleasant manner. He spends time explaining everything he does and all the results in a very patient manner.
Very professional and kind
Dr Rakhit was very professional and gave me a clear explanation of my condition and the treatment he prescribed.
Professor Rakhit was very thorough with my examination and clearly explained various points on my medical records.
Professor Rakhit, a very pleasant man ,explained ..everything and was very reassuring about my symptoms
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 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 50 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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What are Dr Roby Rakhit working hours?
Dr Roby Rakhit is working Monday (13:30 - 18:00), Tuesday (08:30 - 13:00), Thursday (17:30 - 19:00)
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