MA MB BChir PhD
Cardiologist
15 years of experience
London, W1G 0AR
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9 connections in healthcare
15 years of experience
London, W1G 0AR
(+2 more)
9 connections in healthcare
Dr James Howard is a Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Academic with expertise in general cardiology and cardiac imaging. He holds a British Heart Foundation Intermediate Fellowship at Imperial College London and sees patients at OneWelbeck, Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital.
Dr Howard completed his medical training and specialist cardiology training in the UK and combines clinical practice with an active academic and research role. His clinical work covers the assessment and management of common cardiology presentations, including chest pain, breathlessness and palpitations, as well as the investigation and long-term management of cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia. He has a particular interest in advanced cardiac imaging, including cardiac MRI.
In parallel with his clinical work, Dr Howard has a background in computer science and artificial intelligence. He has developed AI-based tools designed to improve the speed and accuracy of cardiac MRI scanning, with applications now used in clinical settings. His work in artificial intelligence has received international recognition, including awards supported by Facebook and Microsoft.
Dr Howard led the SAMSON Trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which examined statin-associated side effects and their impact on patient experience. His research continues to focus on clinically relevant questions that inform shared decision-making and evidence-based cardiovascular care.
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General Medical Council
No. 7080262
University of Cambridge
Medicine
Graduated 2010
Imperial College London
PhD - Convolutional Neural Networks in Clinical Cardiology
Graduated 2020
Read publications and papers written by this specialist.
20 / 09 / 2013
Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment (SAMSON)
Published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology
01 / 12 / 2024
Automating quality control in cardiac magnetic resonance: Artificial intelligence for discriminative assessment of planning and motion artifacts and real-time reacquisition guidance
Published in Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
15 / 10 / 2020
N-of-1 Trial of a Statin, Placebo, or No Treatment to Assess Side Effects (SAMSON)
Published in New England Journal of Medicine
08 / 05 / 2024
Dynamic risk stratification of worsening heart failure using a deep learning-enabled implanted ambulatory single-lead electrocardiogram
Published in European Heart Journal: Digital Health
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Floor 15, Thames View, Fulham Palace Road, London, United Kingdom, W6 8RF
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Robert & Lisa Sainsbury Wing, Du Cane Road, London, United Kingdom, W12 0HS
I saw Doctor Howard about the chest pains I've been suffering and he arranged tests quickly that go to the bottom of it.
Doctor Howard was very easy to talk to and explained everything very clearly over the two appointments.
I saw Doctor Howard twice and he wad very helpful. He saw me quickly and looked after me well.
I have now seen Dr James Howard three times. I am very grateful as he has got my blood pressure under control which previous doctors have really struggled with as sometimes it is high and sometimes it's low. I feel so much better.
A 5 star consultation. Dr Howard put me at ease & explained everything very clearly & concisely. Encouraged me to express my views & concerns .
Well the five stars I gave says it all really. A pleasant cheerful manner, listened to what I said, and was reassuring but did not make light of my problems. I felt he knew what he was talking about and came away feeling the visit had been worthwhile
I saw Doctor Howard for blood pressure. I've had lots of side effects in the past and it was nice to hear someone take time to get to the bottom of it all. He was very patient and we've found something that works for me.
I had an exceptional experience with Dr Howard and cannot recommend him highly enough. From the outset, the consultation was calm, professional, and reassuring. The cardiac MRI itself was conducted efficiently, but what truly set this experience apart was the time and care taken afterwards to explain the results. The findings were explained clearly, systematically, and in a way that was both thorough and easy to understand, without being rushed or patronising - this shouldn’t be taken for granted! I’ve had previous imaging visits where I didn’t feel like I fully understood the results or the next steps. Every question I had was addressed thoughtfully, with clear reasoning and genuine engagement. I truly felt heard by Dr Howard. It was obvious that this was a clinician with deep expertise, but also someone who places real value on patient understanding and reassurance. I left the appointment feeling fully informed, confident in the conclusions, and reassured about my future care. I felt like I received outstanding clinical care, combining excellent diagnostic expertise with exceptional communication and genuine warmth. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Howard to anyone seeking high-quality, patient-centred cardiac care.
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Dr. James Howard's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 11 reviews.
What languages does Dr. James Howard speak?
Dr. James Howard speaks English
Where is Dr. James Howard located?
Dr. James Howard primarily practices at Welbeck, located at 1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
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What are Dr. James Howard working hours?
Dr. James Howard is working Monday (13:30 - 15:30), Tuesday (09:00 - 17:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 17:00), Friday (13:00 - 18:00)
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