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Dr. Sanjay Bhandari

BSc (hons), MBChB (hons), MRes (hons), PhD, MRCP (UK), FESC

Cardiologist

19 years of experience

Nottingham, NG12 4GA

(+1 more)

24 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Rajesh Chelliah, Dr. Narasimharajapura Rajendra and 15 other professionals

4.99

/5

(524 reviews)

19 years of experience

Nottingham, NG12 4GA

(+1 more)

24 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Rajesh Chelliah, Dr. Narasimharajapura Rajendra and 15 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Breathlessness
245
5
Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
115
5
Cardiac MRI (CMR)
101
11

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About Dr. Sanjay Bhandari

Outstanding Patient Experience Recognition (2026) – Doctify

Dr Sanjay Bhandari is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiologist specialising in the assessment and treatment of chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness and blackouts, high blood pressure, cholesterol problems and heart rhythm disorders.

His approach is to provide patients with clear answers and a straightforward plan. Where appropriate, an ECG and echocardiogram can often be performed at the same appointment, allowing many patients to have their symptoms assessed and their next steps explained without the need for multiple separate visits.

Dr Bhandari is a Consultant Cardiologist at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, and sees private patients at Spire Nottingham Hospital. He treats a broad range of heart conditions, including coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm problems, heart valve disease, cardiomyopathy and heart failure.

He has particular expertise in advanced cardiac imaging and reports over 400
cardiac MRI studies
and performs/reports over 400 advanced echocardiography studies each year. He holds EACVI Level 3 accreditation in cardiac MRI and British Society of Echocardiography accreditation in both transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography. Advanced investigations, including cardiac MRI, can be arranged when appropriate.

Common reasons to see Dr Bhandari

  • Chest pain or concerns about coronary artery disease
  • Palpitations, an irregular heartbeat or suspected atrial fibrillation
  • Breathlessness or reduced exercise tolerance
  • Dizziness, fainting or blackouts
  • High blood pressure or cholesterol concerns
  • Heart valve disease or a heart murmur
  • Cardiomyopathy or heart failure
  • An abnormal ECG or echocardiogram
  • A second opinion about a heart condition or cardiac investigation

Dr Bhandari graduated from the University of Leicester Medical School with First-Class
Honours
and was awarded the John MacVicar Prize. He subsequently completed a British Heart Foundation-funded PhD in cardiovascular medicine. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leicester and a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC).

Patients consistently describe Dr Bhandari as clear, thorough and reassuring. He takes time to listen to patients' concerns, explain test results in straightforward language and ensure they understand their diagnosis, treatment options and what happens next.

His priority is for patients to leave their consultation feeling listened to, reassured where appropriate, and with a clear understanding of their heart health and what happens next.


Subspecialties

  • Preventative Cardiology
  • Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart Failure
  • Cardiac Imaging

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(1140)
Skill Endorsements
(75)

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Breathlessness
245
5
Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
115
5
Cardiac MRI (CMR)
101
11
Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram
93
5
Chest Pain
93
4
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)
54
4
Palpitations
47
3
Atrial Fibrillation
42
Mitral Valve Disease
39
4
Aortic Stenosis
39
2
Cardiac Imaging
37
2
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
34
Heart Failure
24
Dizziness
18
1
Health Assessments
18
1
Bubble Contrast Echocardiography
13
2
Coronary Artery Disease
11
8
Heart Attack
10
Pacemaker Surgery
9
Aortic Valve Replacement
9
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
6
2
Stress Echocardiogram
6
1
Coronary Angiography
5
Heart Blocks
5
Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
5
Stroke
4
Coronary Stent Insertion
4
Pacemakers
4
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
4
Mitral Valve Surgery
4
Cardiomyopathy
3
2
Congestive Heart Failure
3
Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
3
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
3
Cardiovascular Disease
2
3
Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)
2
1
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
2
Heart Bypass Surgery
2
Heart Scan
2
Heart Valve Problems
1
5
High Cholesterol
1
1
Renal (Kidney) Transplant
1
Loss of Consciousness
1
Low Blood Pressure
1
Angina
1
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
1
Defibrillator Implantation
1
Valvular Heart Disease
1
24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
1
Heart Surgery
1
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
1
Fainting (Syncope)
1
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
1
Cardiovascular Syncope
1
Cardiac Arrest
1
Cardiac Screening
1
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
1
Tricuspid Valve Disease
1
Myocarditis
1
Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
1
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
1
Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
1
Takotsubo Syndrome
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Microvascular Angina
Dyslipidaemia
Cardio-Oncology
Autonomic Mediated Syncope
Atrial Flutter
Atherosclerosis
Unstable Angina
Tachycardia
Pericarditis
Oedema
Neurocardiogenic Syncope (Vasovagal)
Long COVID
Dysautonomia (Autonomic Disorders)
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cardioversion
Infective Endocarditis
DVLA Assessments
Heart Muscle Disease
Cardiometabolic Disease
Bradycardia
Athlete's Heart
CT Coronary Angiogram
Calcium Coronary Score
Lipids
Refractory Angina Management
Ectopic (Missed) Beats
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Chronic Total Occlusion
Stenting Procedures
Cholesterol Disorders
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
MitraClip
Cardiac Pacing
Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD)
Leadless Pacemakers
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Myocardial Flow Reserve
Tiredness (Fatigue)
Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR)
Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (MINOCA)
Angioplasty
Hyperlipidaemia
Catheter Ablation
Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT)
Long QT Syndrome
3D Echocardiography
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Pregnancy and Heart Disease
Video Consultation
Pulmonary Hypertension
Valve Repair or Replacement
Non-Invasive Heart Imaging
Exercise Stress Test
Heart Murmurs
ECG Holter Monitor
Digital Health
Cardiac CT
Aortic Dissection
Aviation Cardiology
Aortic Valve Degeneration
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Stroke Prevention

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6158852


Education

University of Leicester

Medicine

Graduated 2007


Qualifications

Intercalated BSc (Hons) - University of Leicester, UK in 2005

MBChB (Hons) - University of Leicester, UK in 2007

MRCP (UK) - 2010

MRes (Hons) - University of Leicester, UK in 2012

PhD - University of Leicester, UK in 2017

BSE accreditation in Transthoracic Echo

BSE accreditation in Transoesophageal Echo

EACVI Level 3 Cardiac MRI


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Vitality
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • The Exeter
  • Healix Health Services
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • General and Medical
  • Benenden Health
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • National Friendly
  • Bupa Global

Fees

  • New appointment

    £240
  • Follow-up appointment

    £160
*May vary on location

Locations

Glenfield Hospital

Groby Rd, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE3 9QP

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Spire Nottingham Hospital

Tollerton Lane ,Tollerton, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG12 4GA

4.92(1,546 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
17:00 - 19:30
Friday
13:30 - 17:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Free Parking
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Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Breathlessness
245
5
Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
115
5
Cardiac MRI (CMR)
101
11

Contact

Book

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr. Sanjay Bhandari is a professional and reassuring doctor for patients. He provides clear, thorough explanations during consultations and procedures such as MRI scans and echocardiograms. Patients report feeling at ease and well looked after, noting excellent care during examinations. Patient concerns include breathlessness and chest pain. Common diagnostic procedures are Transoesophageal Echocardiogram, Cardiac MRI, and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram.

5
verified patient
02 Oct 2026

Going out happy rather than miserable. Im happy because somebody's listening to me. Explained well it's been a good experience.

5
verified patient
02 Oct 2026

B Very thourpugh and detailed explanation leaving the patient confident and well cared for,

5
verified patient
30 Sep 2026

I was made to feel very comfortable I gained an understanding what the procedure was going to be that really helped.Everyone in the room was very supportive. Very positive so overall from an experience I was fearing the result. It was incredibly positive one and I can't thank the team especially Sanjay enough.

5
verified patient
30 Sep 2026

This is my first experience other than being a child having stitches for cuts so I was very very apprehensive but Dr Bandari reassured me and it was excellent nothing to worry about, no side effects and totally recovery thank you.

5
verified patient
28 Sep 2026

Very helpful and very knowledgeable guy. Thank you very much.

5
verified patient
28 Sep 2026

Very professional excellent overall

4.67
verified patient
28 Sep 2026

Clear expectation given

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
25 Sep 2026

Fantastic manner, explanations were clear and concise. im studying medical physics primarily so showed me the images and explained in detail what was going on.

5
verified patient
24 Sep 2026

Felt reassured and happier with explanation

5
verified patient
23 Sep 2026

Very factual and pleasant bedside manner gave me lots of information and understood what my needs were.

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Skill Endorsements

Highly recomended

12 Aug 2026
Endorsed for
Breathlessness
Heart Valve Problems
Cardiovascular Disease

Dr Rajesh Chelliah

Dr Rajesh Chelliah

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

Dr Sanjay Bhandari is an imaging cardiologist par excellence. He is very well trained and an excellent colleague to work with For example, his Stress Cardiac MRI reports are spot on, especially for a referring interventional cardiologist- tells me exactly what I want to know to cater the correct management strategy to the patient. His echo skills are mazing and again, TOE reports from a structural intervention perspective are spot on - every time. His interaction with patients is exemplary as well.

16 Jun 2026
Endorsed for
Cardiac MRI (CMR)
Coronary Artery Disease
Breathlessness

DR

Dr. Narasimharajapura Rajendra

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

Excellent cardiologist, highly skilled

15 Jun 2026
Endorsed for
Cardiac MRI (CMR)
Heart Valve Problems
Transoesophageal Echocardiogram

DL

Dr Gary Lau

Anaesthetist
Is a colleague

Excellent clinician with a great bedside manner

11 Jun 2026
Endorsed for
Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
Bubble Contrast Echocardiography
Adult Cardiology

MD

Mr Robert Davies

General Surgeon
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr. Sanjay Bhandari's reviews like?

Dr. Sanjay Bhandari's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 524 reviews.

What languages does Dr. Sanjay Bhandari speak?

Dr. Sanjay Bhandari speaks English

Where is Dr. Sanjay Bhandari located?

Dr. Sanjay Bhandari primarily practices at Spire Nottingham Hospital, located at Tollerton Lane ,Tollerton, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG12 4GA
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What are Dr. Sanjay Bhandari working hours?

Dr. Sanjay Bhandari is working Thursday (17:00 - 19:30), Friday (13:30 - 17:00)

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