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Professor Philip MacCarthy

Professor Philip MacCarthy

Cardiologist

London, SE1 2PR

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32 years of experience
Verified profile
32 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.99

32 patient reviews

2 professional endorsements

5.00
Overall Experience
4.97
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

66 recommendations for:

CT Coronary Angiogram(8)
Chest Pain(7)
Exercise Stress Test(6)
Other(45)

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About

Professor Philip MacCarthy specialises in coronary intervention (angioplasty/stenting) and structural heart disease interventions. He also runs the successful patent foramen ovale (PFO)/atrial septal defect (ASD) device closure and trans-catheter valve (aortic valve/TAVI/MitraClip) programmes at King's College Hospital.

After training in Bristol and Oxford, Prof. MacCarthy undertook a PhD in endothelial function at the University Hospital of Wales (with an MRC Clinical Training Fellowship). Following this, he trained in coronary intervention at King's College Hospital and the OLV Cardiac Centre in Aalst, Belgium. He was appointed as Consultant Cardiologist at King's College Hospital in 2003 and became Clinical Lead for Cardiology in 2007. He was later appointed as Professor of Interventional Cardiology and served as Clinical Director of Cardiovascular Services from 2012 to 2015.

Prof. MacCarthy is active in research with interests in coronary physiology, primary angioplasty, and transcatheter aortic/mitral interventions.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • CT Coronary Angiogram (12%)
  • Chest Pain (11%)
  • Exercise Stress Test (9%)
  • Echocardiogram (8%)
  • Coronary Artery Disease (6%)
  • Others (55%)

Subspecialties
  • Interventional Cardiology

All conditions and treatments
  • Chest Pain
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Angina
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Heart Attack
  • CT Coronary Angiogram
  • Exercise Stress Test
  • Echocardiogram
  • Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
  • 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
  • Angioplasty
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Stent Insertion
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
  • Transoesophageal Echocardiogram

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3489990


Qualifications

BSc - University of Bristol - 1988

MBChB - University of Bristol - 1991

PhD - University Hospital of Wales - 2000

FRCP

FESC


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £180

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

Location

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London Bridge Hospital, Part of HCA Healthcare UK

4.81
(4222)
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
Monday
17:30 - 20:00
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Thursday
08:30 - 18:00
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4.85
(1108)
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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Wednesday
17:00 - 20:00
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Friday
15:00 - 18:00
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The Guthrie Wing, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom, SE5 9RS
The Guthrie Wing, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom, SE5 9RS
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Reviews

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CT Coronary Angiogram (8)
Chest Pain (7)
Exercise Stress Test (6)
Echocardiogram (5)
Coronary Artery Disease (4)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

32 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

We found him very down to earth, professional and confident.

08 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Interventional Cardiology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Absolutely first rate

31 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Coronary Stent Insertion
CT Coronary Angiogram

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I trust professor MacCarthy and his team very much.

28 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Atherosclerosis
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
CT Coronary Angiogram

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very reassuring and everything very clearly explained

15 Jun 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
CT Coronary Angiogram

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Inspires the utmost confidence

13 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have been a patient of Professor MacCarthy for over a year. His approach to my heart issues has been thorough, measured and caring which gave me the confidence he is doing his best for me. I highly recommend him.

10 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Coronary Stent Insertion
Coronary Artery Disease
Angioplasty

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professor MacCarthy has always been excellent.

24 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have met with, and been treated by, Professor MacCarthy on several occasions over a number of years. I have always found him to be very personable and engaging, and I appreciate both the continuity of his care and also his knowledge and expertise in dealing with, and the monitoring of, my condition.

02 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Exercise Stress Test
Coronary Artery Disease
Echocardiogram

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Absolutely amazing!

19 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
High Blood Pressure
Chest Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Precise and Concise explanation delighted with the care I have received , this man has saved my life I’m eternally grateful to him and the London bridge hospital staff .

18 Oct 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Angioplasty
Coronary Angiography
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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) (1)
Cardiology (1)
Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) (1)
Unstable Angina (1)

2 endorsements

amazing clinician

06 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)
Unstable Angina

Professor Dorota Dworakowska

Endocrinology & Diabetes
Is a colleague

Outstanding Cardiologist. Great with patients and highly skilled at intervention.

03 Sep 2021
Endorsed for
Valvular Heart Disease
Cardiology
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

Professor Michael Heneghan

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Professor Philip MacCarthy's reviews like?

Professor Philip MacCarthy's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 32 reviews

What languages does Professor Philip MacCarthy speak?

Professor Philip MacCarthy speaks English

Where is Professor Philip MacCarthy located?

Professor Philip MacCarthy primarily practices at London Bridge Hospital, Part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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