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.
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BSc - University of Bristol - 1988
MBChB - University of Bristol - 1991
PhD - University Hospital of Wales - 2000
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32 reviews
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We found him very down to earth, professional and confident.
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Absolutely first rate
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I trust professor MacCarthy and his team very much.
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Very reassuring and everything very clearly explained
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Inspires the utmost confidence
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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.
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Professor MacCarthy has always been excellent.
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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.
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Absolutely amazing!
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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 .
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amazing clinician
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Outstanding Cardiologist. Great with patients and highly skilled at intervention.
Professor Michael Heneghan
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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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What are Professor Philip MacCarthy working hours?
Professor Philip MacCarthy is working Monday (17:30 - 20:00), Wednesday (17:00 - 20:00), Thursday (08:30 - 18:00), Friday (15:00 - 18:00)
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