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Dr Shankar Sridharan

Dr Shankar Sridharan

Cardiologist, Paediatrician

London, NW8 9NH

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25 years of experience
Verified profile
25 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

218 patient reviews

7 professional endorsements

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.99
Explanation

243 recommendations for:

Echocardiogram(74)
Paediatric Cardiology(48)
Heart Murmurs(37)
Other(84)

Recent patient review

18 Mar 2024

Wonderfully polite, quickly putting us at ease whilst explaining what he was doing and why. An...

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About

Dr Shankar Sridharan is a Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist currently based at The Harley Street Clinic.

His current NHS post is Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust. His areas of specialism are the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of all types of heart disease affecting babies, children, and teenagers. His areas of interest/expertise include heart murmurs in children, congenital heart disease in children, child chest pain, baby heart murmur, echocardiography and fetal cardiology.

Dr Sridharan qualified in Medicine in 1998 from Imperial College Medical School (St Mary's Hospital), with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degrees. Dr Sridharan has worked at Great Ormond Street Hospital since 2001. He is also a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

In addition, Dr Sridharan is interested in research regarding Remote detection of prenatal myocardial injury and management of featal tachyarrhythmias. He has many professional publications in peer-reviewed journals. He has received awards including BMA Book Awards 2011 (Highly Commended) and Cardiovascular MRI in Congenital Heart Disease.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Echocardiogram (30%)
  • Paediatric Cardiology (20%)
  • Heart Murmurs (15%)
  • ECG (Electrocardiogram) (13%)
  • Cardiology (8%)
  • Others (14%)

Subspecialties
  • Paediatric Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Cardiac Imaging

All conditions and treatments
  • Heart Murmurs
  • Chest Pain
  • Palpitations
  • Tachycardia
  • Breathlessness
  • Loss of Consciousness (Syncope)
  • Paediatric Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
  • Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD)
  • Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Echocardiogram
  • ECG (Electrocardiogram)
  • ECG Holter Monitor
  • Exercise Stress Test
  • 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing
  • Exercise Testing in Children
  • Screening for Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)
  • Video Consultation

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4550901


Qualifications
  • MBBS Imperial College School of Medicine, London
  • BSc Cardiology Imperial College School of Medicine, London
  • MRCPCH Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
  • CCST Paediatric Cardiology Royal College of Physicians, London

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £250

insurers
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Vitality Health
  • Groupama
  • Simply Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Healix
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • health-on-line
  • Norwich Union
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Saga Insurance
  • CS Healthcare
  • WPA
  • April
  • General Medical
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Legal & General
  • The Exeter
  • Aetna

Location

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St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

4.76
(3232)
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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4.85
(1108)
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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4.86
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Great Ormond Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3JH
Great Ormond Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3JH
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Reviews

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Echocardiogram (68)
Paediatric Cardiology (48)
ECG (Electrocardiogram) (31)
Heart Murmurs (31)
Cardiology (12)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

218 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Wonderfully polite, quickly putting us at ease whilst explaining what he was doing and why. An efficient examination and was great with our daughter (5 month old)

18 Mar 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Shankar is a very pleasant person, who was great with our 5 month daughter. He is very thorough, and informative and kept us aware of what he was doing and explained everything about the procedure throughout the appointment and afterwards. I highly recommend him.

04 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Echocardiogram

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Shankar was very patient, kind and supportive, he was honest with his explanation and understanding with concerns.

23 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Cardiology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Shankar has the most wonderful and kind approach. My 4 year old is under his care regarding his Cardio condition and his approach is informative and gentle. He has an understanding and care towards children that is greatly appreciated by a concerned and worried parent. He really made us feel at ease and took the time to explain my son’s issues.

20 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Echocardiogram

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr. Sridharan was very good with handling our toddler and knew how to make her feel comfortable through the whole appointment. He was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything to us and agreeing on follow up steps. I would highly recommend Dr. Sridharan.

05 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Heart Murmurs
Paediatric Cardiology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Brilliant support for my son. Friendly, warm and knowledgeable. He gave us confidence that answers would be found and there could be a positive outcome. Highly recommended

22 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Chest Pain
Paediatric Cardiology
Echocardiogram

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Sridharan was amazing, he really reassured my 6 year old and made her feel very comfortable. Dr Sridharana was very professional and knowledgeable, but his manner was delightful, would highly recommend.

11 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Echocardiogram
Paediatric Cardiology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

An excellent experience from the first call to the consultation, allowing calm and confidence throughout the process. We felt at ease and a most importantly we received excellent advice and treatment. Highly recommended.

23 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Cardiology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He was a very good doctor and very reassuring. He explained things in a way that was really easy for me to understand and understood all my concerns and worries.

02 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Cardiology
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Exercise Stress Test

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Such a lovely caring doctor who engages wonderfully with child patient putting their minds at ease and explaining the process throughout the app

18 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Cardiology
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
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Cardiology (7)
Echocardiogram (6)
Heart Murmurs (6)
Paediatric Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) (2)

7 endorsements

Dr Sridharan is a highly respected cardiologist. He is very knowledgeable and I refer many patients to him. Patient's feedback is excellent

30 Aug 2020
Endorsed for
Cardiology
Heart Murmurs
Echocardiogram

Dr Sophie Rosseneu

Paediatrics
Is a colleague

It is always a great pleasure to refer to Dr Sridharan. He is fantastic with children and top in his field.

30 Aug 2020
Endorsed for
Cardiology
Heart Murmurs
Echocardiogram

Dr Olga Kapellou

Paediatrics
I have referred patients to them

Shankar is a highly skilled and experienced Paediatric cardiologist who I have had the pleasure to share and refer patients to for many years.He is popular with patients and colleagues and i would certainly recommend him.

30 Aug 2020
Endorsed for
Cardiology
Heart Murmurs
Echocardiogram

Dr Wathik Alsaud

Paediatrics
Is a colleague

Dr Sridharan is an excellent cardiologist with amazing bedside manner. I have referred many patients to him and they loved him! I can't recommend him highly enough.

30 Aug 2020
Endorsed for
Cardiology
Heart Murmurs
Echocardiogram

Dr Marie Le Page

Paediatrics
I have referred patients to them

FAQ

What are Dr Shankar Sridharan's reviews like?

Dr Shankar Sridharan's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 218 reviews

What languages does Dr Shankar Sridharan speak?

Dr Shankar Sridharan speaks English

Where is Dr Shankar Sridharan located?

Dr Shankar Sridharan primarily practices at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, located at 60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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