Dr Somnath Kumar
Cardiologist
Manchester, M20 2AF
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32 years of experience
Verified profile
32 years of experience
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About
Dr Somnath Kumar is a respected senior consultant cardiologist based at Royal Preston and Chorley hospitals and the Lancashire Cardiac Centre in Blackpool where he performs angioplasty and stent implantation. He has extensive knowledge in all aspects of adult cardiology and provides a variety of cardiac investigations and therapies.
He specialises in the following areas:
- Chest pain/coronary artery disease
- Coronary angioplasty/stent (PCI)
- Palpitations/arrhythmia
- Pacemaker insertion.
- Breathlessness/heart failure
- Hypertension
- Faint/blackouts/syncope
- Cardiomyopathy
- Valvular heart disease
- Pericardial disease
- Hyperlipidaemia
Dr Kuman is a great believer in providing patients with high-quality, individualised care. He sees patients with chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, heart murmurs, dizzy episodes, and blackouts.
As an interventional cardiology expert, he is able to perform coronary angiography and complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI, coronary angioplasty and stenting). He previously served in clinical and executive leadership roles for a decade alongside leading a clinical research and teaching programme.
Dr. Kumar spent over seven years training in cardiology on the North-West, Midlands, and London rotations. He also spent time as a clinical researcher at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre and the University of Liverpool.
He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and was the former clinical lead for the Lancashire and Cumbria Cardiac Network.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat) (20%)
- Palpitations (16%)
- Chest Pain (12%)
- High Blood Pressure (8%)
- CT Coronary Angiogram (7%)
- Others (37%)
Subspecialties
- Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
- Interventional Cardiology
All conditions and treatments
- Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
- Palpitations
- Chest Pain
- High Blood Pressure
- Dizziness
- Angina
- Heart Valve Problems
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Loss of Consciousness (Syncope)
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CT Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Angiography
- Angioplasty
- Coronary Stent Insertion
- Pacemaker Surgery
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4662006
Qualifications
Qualifications
- MBBS - Calcutta - 1992
- Certificate of Specialist Training in Cardiology - GMC - 1996
- MRCP - Royal College of Physicians - 1998
Affiliations/Memberships
- Royal College of Physicians
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- British Medical Association (BMA)
- British Cardiovascular Intervention Society
- British Cardiovascular Society
- British International Doctors Association (BIDA)
languages spoken
- English
- Bengali
- Hindi
- Urdu
consultation fees
- New appointment: £200
- Follow-up appointment: £150
Location
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170 Barlow Moor Road,, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 2AF
170 Barlow Moor Road,, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 2AF
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Midgery Lane Fulwood, Preston, United Kingdom, PR2 9SZ
Midgery Lane Fulwood, Preston, United Kingdom, PR2 9SZ
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Wigan Road, Euxton, United Kingdom, PR7 6DY
Wigan Road, Euxton, United Kingdom, PR7 6DY
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
188 reviews
5
Very kind, lovely "bedside manner", helpful with explanations, and most important he listens.
5
Dr Kumar was able to show his excellent knowledge of cardiology in a manner that could be understood by a lay person. He has an excellent bedside manner
5
I find Dr Kumar to be very approachable I feel I can discuss all manner of things and feel relaxed and at ease at my appointments. He is very thorough and his reports are detailed and easy to understand. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.
5
I was seen on time. I felt I was given as much time as needed to explain my concerns and ask questions. I was listened to, taken seriously and clear explanations and answers were given. My examination was carried out appropriately and I came away feeling reassured and more than happy with how the appointment went. I was also clear about what would happen next.Thank you.
5
Dr. Kumar has a very professional and approachable demeanor. He did an excellent job of explaining my condition in a way that was easy to understand. He also checked in frequently to ensure I understood and encouraged me to ask questions.
5
Knowledgable, professional and reassuring.
5
Very pleased with consultation. Put my mind at ease and said he considers the fatigue is likely due to post viral infection. Waiting to here about tests.
5
I have given my ratings, as excellent. I have every confidence in Dr Kumar to resolve my problems
5
Excellent from start to finish. Seen with efficiency & everything explained in a way I could understand
5
Extremely pleasant and informative.
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What are Dr Somnath Kumar's reviews like?
Dr Somnath Kumar's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 188 reviews
What languages does Dr Somnath Kumar speak?
Dr Somnath Kumar speaks English, Bengali, Hindi and Urdu
Where is Dr Somnath Kumar located?
Dr Somnath Kumar primarily practices at Spire Manchester Hospital, located at 170 Barlow Moor Road,, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 2AF
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