Professor Sanjay Sharma qualified at Leeds University in 1989 and completed his Cardiology training in London. He has a particular passion for Sports Cardiology which was sparked when he was awarded a Fellowship from the British Heart Foundation to research the Athlete's Heart in 1997 and his research innovations were subsequently supported by Cardiac Risk in the Young.
Professor Sharma was then appointed Professor of Sports Cardiology and Inherited Cardiac Diseases at St George's University of London in 2010. He is the Medical Director for the Virgin London Marathon and Consultant Cardiologist for the Cardiac Risk in the Young Sports Cardiology clinic at St George's Hospital. He is highly experienced in the field of sports cardiology as reflected by his current posts.
As one of the leading Sports Cardiologist in the UK, Professor Sharma he is the Cardiologist for the English Institute of Sport, British Rugby League and the British Lawn Tennis Association. In the London 2012 Olympics he led the medical team for the triathlon, marathon, long distance cycling, open water swim and the 20 K walk. He was also the lead cardiologist for the polyclinics during the Olympics and Paralympics.
Professor Sharma's has an international reputation in cardiovascular adaptation in athletes, sudden cardiac death in the young and heart muscle diseases and has published over 330 scientific articles including original papers in highly rated peer reviewed journals. Professor Sharma was awarded the status of Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and elected as a nucleus member of the Sport Cardiology section of the European Association of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation in the 2008. His is also the chairman of the expert cardiac consensus panel for the Football Association.
Professor Sharma leads the Cardiac Risk in the Young screening programme, which is the largest of its kind in the UK and is responsible for screening athletes from most GB National athletic squads.
In addition to his busy practice he has an active interest in medical education has published several educational books in medicine and cardiology including the Self Assessment Colour review of Cardiology and Rapid Review of Clinical Medicine, one of the leading resources for doctors preparing for the MRCP Part 2 written examination.
In February 2015 Professor Sharma was awarded 1st Viviane Conraads Outstanding Achievement Award for Established Researchers by the European Society of Cardiology and in 2017 he was awarded a Doctorate from Aristotle University for his contribution to Sports Cardiology.
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Education
• MB ChB Leeds University (1983 - 1989)
• BSc (Hons) Biochemistry in Relation to Medicine (1986)
• MRCP (UK) (1991)
• MD with Distinction (2001)
Memberships
• Member of the British Cardiac Society
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
• Member of the British Society of Echocardiography
• Member of the British Medical Association
• Member of European Society of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention
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Prof. Sharma was very thorough, clear and friendly. I have absolute confidence in him.
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Sanjay was extremely clear and thorough. I came away from the consultation with a much better understanding of my condition and a plan of action that was sympathetic to my broader health as well as my specific condition.
5
My daughter, Georgia, is a competitive swimmer, who inexplicably had a blackout whilst driving. After 8 days of hospital investigations, she was discharged from Chesterfield hospital, with a lot of uncertainties about her heart, but no certain diagnosis. After one consultation at St George’s, which included ECGs, echo ultrasound and a vigorous exercise test, Prof. Sharma was able to give us significant peace of mind. Georgia’s ECG was absolutely normal for an athlete. Prof. Sharma's clinical assistant, Zeph, was professional, with a friendly manner. Prof. Sharma was personable, he put us at ease, but was able to explain technical aspects with clarity. We left, feeling much happier. We still need to understand why Georgia had a blackout, but we have confidence now that her heart is very healthy.
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Professor Sharma clearly understood the reason for my consultation with him. He listened carefully and asked many relevant questions. He took account of all my recent medical data and provided extremely helpful advice, about my proposed high altitude trek, about the impact of my present medication, and provided a very clear view about my anticipated heart condition over the next few years. His bedside manner was outstanding. One of the best medical assessments and consultations I have ever had. Thank you
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A greatly experienced and knowledgeable physician who took great care of our daughter.
Thank you vey much for your kind comments.
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Professor Sharma immediately made me feel at ease. He was thorough and explained everything so well. I feel very fortunate to be under his care.
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Very happy with the care and comprehensive explanation and advice provided.
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Very positive, extremely helpful and clear
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The experience with Professor Sanjay Sharma was brilliant. From the moment he met us, through the way in which he conducted himself, his analysis and the the simple nature in which it was all explained was magnificent. He is very approachable and i am vert grateful to him for his support.
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Very friendly, supportive and professional - a gratifying experience.
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Professor Sanjay Sharma's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 111 reviews
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Professor Sanjay Sharma speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
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Professor Sanjay Sharma primarily practices at Cleveland Clinic London, located at 33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY
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Professor Sanjay Sharma is working Monday (08:00 - 20:00), Tuesday (14:00 - 17:00), Thursday (14:00 - 17:00)
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