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Dr Rodney Foale

Dr Rodney Foale

Cardiologist

London, W1G 7HJ

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53 years of experience

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53 years of experience

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Patient Trust Score

5.00

123 patient reviews3 professional endorsements
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.99
Explanation

236 recommendations for:

ECG (Electrocardiogram)(46)
Echocardiogram(41)
Exercise Stress Test(29)
Other(120)

Recent patient review

22 Apr 2024

Very informative and friendly! I had a great experience.

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About

Dr Rodney Foale, Consultant Cardiologist, works within the famous Harley Street Clinic. He is highly specialised in the treatment of all aspects of adult cardiology including arrhythmia, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. He is highly skilled in performing an angioplasty – opening blocked blood vessels with the placement of a stent.

Dr Foale began his medical education in Australia, graduating from the University of Melbourne in 1971. He continued his training in Australia, training within St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne before moving to work in India in the rural regions of Madras and Kashmir. He then moved to the UK where he undertook training in cardiology, he was later appointed Registrar at the National Heart Hospital. Following this, he spent time in America in the Massachusetts General Hospital before returning to the UK. He was then appointed to Consultant Cardiologist at St. Mary's Hospital in London, during this role he was also appointed Clinical Director of Surgery. Additionally, he is also the co-Director of the International Centre for Circulatory Health (ICCH) which is involved in cardiac research within St Mary's Hospital.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • ECG (Electrocardiogram) (19%)
  • Echocardiogram (17%)
  • Exercise Stress Test (12%)
  • High Blood Pressure (8%)
  • Atrial Fibrillation (6%)
  • Others (37%)

Subspecialties
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Preventative Cardiology

All conditions and treatments
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Breathlessness
  • Dizziness
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart Murmurs
  • Heart Valve Problems
  • ECG (Electrocardiogram)
  • Echocardiogram
  • Exercise Stress Test
  • ECG Holter Monitor
  • Coronary Stent Insertion
  • Angioplasty
  • Heart Scan
  • Stress Echocardiogram
  • 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
  • CT Coronary Angiogram

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 1726318


Qualifications

Qualifications

MBBS Melbourne University 1971

Memberships

Royal College of Physicians

European Society of Cardiology

American College of Cardiology

Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £280
  • Follow-up appointment: £210

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

Location

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78 Harley Street Consulting Rooms, part of HCA Healthcare

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ECG (Electrocardiogram) (46)
Echocardiogram (41)
Exercise Stress Test (28)
High Blood Pressure (17)
Atrial Fibrillation (14)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

123 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very informative and friendly! I had a great experience.

22 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Exercise Stress Test
Echocardiogram
ECG (Electrocardiogram)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

This is what I call a caring doctor, a real doctor. A cardiologist who practice with kindness and elegance . He is very experienced and knowledgeable and that feels me with trust and hope.

28 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
High Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

A true professional. Took his time to explan and show what was going on with my problem. Was at ease and comfortable talking to him. Would recommend to anyone

18 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
CT Coronary Angiogram
Exercise Stress Test

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

From start to finish a professional experience. Everything was explained at every turn and I cannot fault any part of process

07 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Echocardiogram
ECG (Electrocardiogram)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

It was an absolute pleasure meeting Dr Rodney Foale and his team. Everything was seamless and Dr Foale went through my questions and concerns in detail. Thank you.

15 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Exercise Stress Test
Echocardiogram
ECG (Electrocardiogram)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I felt as if I was in the best hands.

05 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Stress Echocardiogram
Echocardiogram

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent in every way.

03 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Atrial Fibrillation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Foale was very kindly and for my first consultation he made me fell confidence that my health problems will be sorted.

17 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Breathlessness
Fainting
Palpitations

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very good

08 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Exercise Stress Test
Echocardiogram

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Concise and direct

28 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Breathlessness
Dizziness
Coronary Artery Disease
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Chest Pain (2)
Exercise Stress Test (1)
High Blood Pressure (1)
Atrial Fibrillation (1)

3 endorsements

Rodney is an outstanding cardiologist. His approach is very thorough and he is a kind and caring colleague. I refer my patients who have cardiac issues to him knowing that they will be well looked after.

07 Feb 2024
Endorsed for
Electrophysiology
Congenital Heart Disease

Dr Hedley Berry

Rheumatology
Is a colleague

Dr Foale is a highly respected cardiologist who delivers excellent care to his patients.

27 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
Chest Pain
Tachycardia

Dr Richard Jabbour

Diagnostic Pathway – Cardiac
Is a colleague

Rodney is a highly experienced and first class cardiologist with a wealth of knowledge in both general and interventional cardiology. He is readily available to see patients and provide an expert opinion. He cares for his patients and has superb communication skills and a wonderful bedside and outpatient manner. Patients love to be looked after by him and provide universal positive feedback once seen and treated by him. We work collaboratively together and have referred each other many patients and I have always been so impressed with his professionalism and expertise.

17 Nov 2023
Endorsed for
Chest Pain
Atrial Fibrillation
High Blood Pressure

Dr Sam Firoozi

Cardiology
Is a colleague
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Dr Rodney Foale

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10 January 2024

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Heart specialist on 'exciting' new treatment to lower high cholesterol

In an exclusive chat with Express.co.uk, cardiologist Doctor Rodney Foale shares information on "new" medication that treats high cholesterol.

15 October 2022

expressco.uk

What is high cholesterol and how can it be treated?

Dr Rodney Foale, Consultant Cardiologist at The Harley Street Clinic, talks us through what cholesterol is and what we can do to prevent our cholesterol levels from rising too high

27 August 2023

hcahealthcareco.uk

Cardiologist shares four foods 'great' for lowering blood pressure

An expert also warned against certain popular drinks, which could raise your blood pressure.

16 June 2023

expressco.uk

FAQ

What are Dr Rodney Foale's reviews like?

Dr Rodney Foale's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 123 reviews

What languages does Dr Rodney Foale speak?

Dr Rodney Foale speaks English

Where is Dr Rodney Foale located?

Dr Rodney Foale primarily practices at 78 Harley Street Consulting Rooms, part of HCA Healthcare, located at 78 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7HJ
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