Dr Vinay Kumar Bhatia
MBBS, BSc, PhD, FRCP
Live bookings available
32 years of experience
Fordcombe, TN3 0RD
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by Dr. Sarmad Mushtaq, Dr Matt Milner and 12 other professionals
Live bookings available
32 years of experience
Fordcombe, TN3 0RD
(+3 more)
34 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Sarmad Mushtaq, Dr Matt Milner and 12 other professionals
Areas of expertise
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About Dr Vinay Kumar Bhatia
Dr Vinay Kumar Bhatia was appointed Consultant Cardiologist at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospitals NHS Trust in 2009. He is based at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Pembury, and also practises at Spire Hospital, Tunbridge Wells, The Wells Suite Tunbridge Wells Hospital and The Nuffield Hospital, Tunbridge Wells.
Dr Bhatia qualified in medicine at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London. He formally trained in general medicine and cardiology (for 15 years in total) in London at hospitals that included the Hammersmith Hospital (Imperial College), the Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospital. This training included 3 years in basic science research (vascular biology and immunology) at Imperial College, London for which he was awarded a PhD in 2005.
Dr Bhatia is a fully trained general cardiologist with expertise in the field of cardiac imaging, specifically transthoracic, transoesophageal echocardiographic techniques and stress echocardiography (both with exercise and with pharmacological stress agents), and also diagnostic coronary angiography. He is an Honorary Consultant at Kings College, London, where he performs stress echocardiography studies and works closely with the cardiology/cardiothoracic team. Dr Bhatia is accredited by the British Society of Echocardiography for which he serves as a training supervisor and examiner.
Dr. Bhatia has expertise in the following areas:
- Echocardiography
- Contrast echocardiography
- Stress echocardiography
- Transthoracic echocardiography
- Transoesophageal echocardiography
- Echocardiogram
- Transoesophageal echocardiogram
- CT cardiac angiography
- CT coronary angiogram
- Video consultation
- General adult cardiology
- Cardiac causes of breathlessness
- Cardiac causes of dizzy spells and blackouts
- Loss of consciousness (syncope)
- Palpitations
- Valvular heart disease (e.g. mitral regurgitation, aortic stenosis)
- Heart valve problems
- Heart failure
- Coronary (ischaemic heart disease)
- Coronary artery disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Atrial fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Hypertension
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Chest pain
Subspecialties
- Congenital Heart Disease
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4112611
Royal College of Physicians
No. 71504
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1994
Qualifications
- MBBS - Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Medical School London - 1996
- BSc - University of London - 2001
- PhD - Imperial College London - 2005
- FRCP - Royal College of Physicians London - 2013
- British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Accreditation in Transoesophageal Echocardiography
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Healix Health Services
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Cigna
- Bupa
- WPA
- AXA Health
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
Fees
New appointment
£250Follow-up appointment
£150
Locations
KIMS Hospital
Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
Maidstone and Tunbrige Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone Hospital Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME 16 9QQ
Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
Opening hours
Facilities
Wells Health Fordcombe Hospital
Fordcombe Rd, Fordcombe, United Kingdom, TN3 0RD
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Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Vinay Kumar Bhatia is clear, professional, and reassuring with patients. He provides easy details about health issues and treatment. He performs diagnostic tests, including echocardiograms and ECGs. Dr Bhatia addresses common patient needs related to chest pain and heart rhythm changes.
Dr Bhatia provided a clear and detailed overview of treatment options and helped to narrow down a specific route. Dr Bhatia was able to answer my questions with great clarity and reassurance.
I can’t thank Dr Bhatia and Laura enough. All my cardiac investigations were quick, reassurance at every stage. Communication was excellent and the level of service was second to none. Nothing was too much for them.
Dr Bhatia was everything we could hope for. Warm, reassuring and a master of his profession. Made us feel comfortable with our decisions and allowed time for questions.
Dr Bhatia had been so amazing , efficient concise and explained every test undertaken so clearly. An extremely professional Dr with clearly incredible experience and knowledge of his discipline. I would recommend Dr Bhatia as my preferred Cardiologist always ! .
Dr Bhatia was very thorough and the experience was overall very positive. That was my first appointment and I would highly recommend.
My consultation with Dr Bhatia was excellent. He listened to my story and concerns and was so knowledgeable and experienced that I left feeling clear about my condition and confident about the way forward. I strongly recommend a consultation with him.
I had a really positive experience with Dr Bhatia. From the moment I met him, I felt listened to and taken seriously. Dr Bhatia was very professional, kind and took the time to explain everything clearly, which made me feel reassured and much more at ease. I never felt rushed and felt that my concerns were genuinely heard. I’m very grateful for the care and reassurance I received and would highly recommend Dr Bhatia.
Dr Bhatia is very knowledgeable and really puts you at ease with any questions or concerns you may have, very polite and understanding.
Skill Endorsements
Dr Bhatia is an exceptional cardiologist. Highly recommended.
19 Aug 2026
Dr. Sarmad Mushtaq
Respiratory Doctori have been working with Dr Bhatia in the NHS sector for 15yrs as a fellow consultant. Dr Bhatia is highly respected by fellow colleagues and patients alike, for his excellent interpersonal skills and technical ability.
04 Jun 2026
Dr Matt Milner
Emergency Medicine DoctorDr Bhatia is an excellent cardiologist with strong clinical expertise and a very patient centred approach. He explains complex issues clearly and provides calm, compassionate care. I would highly recommend him to both patients and colleagues.
01 May 2026
Dr Osman Najam
CardiologistDr Bhartia is an amazing cardiologist, well known for his echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound scan) skills, and is often the go to consultant in such matters. He keeps up to date in general cardiology as well and I highly recommend him for his compassionate care and focus on safety and quality.
17 Apr 2026
Dr Gaurav Agarwal
General (Internal) Medicine SpecialistFind out more on the Doctify Health hub for Dr Vinay Kumar Bhatia's specialty, Cardiology.
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Dr Vinay Kumar Bhatia's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 180 reviews.
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Dr Vinay Kumar Bhatia speaks English
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Dr Vinay Kumar Bhatia primarily practices at Wells Health Fordcombe Hospital, located at Fordcombe Rd, Fordcombe, United Kingdom, TN3 0RD
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