Dr. Rupert Williams

Dr. Rupert Williams is a distinguished Consultant Cardiologist with a wealth of experience and expertise in the field. He graduated with a clinical distinction in Medicine from St George’s University of London in 2006. Following his foundation training at University College Hospital London, Dr. Williams secured an Academic Clinical Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at St Thomas’ Hospital. During this time, he completed his PhD in Cardiovascular Physiology in 2016 under the guidance of Professors Marber and Redwood.

His research focused on the physiological adaptations of the heart during physical exertion, particularly examining the detrimental effects of cold air inhalation and the beneficial impact of warm-up exercises. His innovative work was recognised with the Young Investigator Award at the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society in 2016, and his thesis received a nomination for the Elsevier Outstanding Thesis Award. Dr. Williams underwent comprehensive specialist training in Cardiology at reputable institutions, including Medway, Worthing, St George’s, and St Thomas’ Hospitals. In 2018, he began his role as a Locum Consultant Cardiologist at St George’s Hospital and was appointed as a Substantive Consultant Cardiologist at both St George’s and Kingston Hospitals the following year.

With a specialist interest in coronary angioplasty, including complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and chronic total occlusion PCI, Dr. Williams offers a wide range of general cardiology services. He is committed to providing holistic patient care and is actively involved in medical education. Dr. Williams contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate training and serves as the co-curricular lead at the Royal Society of Medicine for registrar training in intervention cardiology. His clinical interests extend to various aspects of cardiology, including the management of angina and breathlessness on exertion, myocardial infarctions, and patients with a family history of premature coronary artery disease.

Dr. Williams also specialises in cardiac CT coronary angiography and coronary angiography, ensuring a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating heart conditions. Currently, he practices at both Kingston and Richmond Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and New Victoria Hospital.