Professor Neil Ruparelia
BSc (Hons), MBBS, MSc, DPhil, FRCP, FESCCardiology
Recommended by
1 specialist
15 years of experience
Practices worked at
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA485 reviews
About
Prof Neil Ruparelia is a Consultant Cardiologist with sub-specialisation in Interventional Cardiology. His practice encompasses the London and Berkshire areas where he manages all manner of general Cardiology with medical and interventional techniques.
In 2004 Prof Ruparelia earned his MBBS from University College London, as well as an intercalated degree in Medical Law. After foundation training, he went on to complete specialist training in Cardiology in the Oxfordshire area and then further specialised with a fellowship in interventional Cardiology at Hammersmith Hospital, London and an MSc from San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan. Dr Ruparelia then went on to earn a DPhil (PhD) from Balliol College, University of Oxford, including time spent studying at MIT and Harvard in Boston, USA.
In 2017 Prof Ruparelia was awarded Fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and began working as a Consultant Cardiologist for the Royal Berkshire and Hammersmith Hospitals. He has been an author on over 100 publications to date and in 2018 was appointed Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College London. In 2020 He was appointed Visiting Professor at the University of Reading and awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
Professional memberships:
- Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
- British Cardiovascular Society
- British Cardiovascular Intervention Society
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI
- Coronary physiology assessment
- Intravascular imaging (IVUS/OCT)
- Rotational atherectomy (rotablation),
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL/Shockwave)
- Bifurcation stenting
- Left main stem intervention
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
- Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure
- Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure
- Permanent pacemaker implantation
- Transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography
- Percutaneous paravalvular leak (PVL) closure
- Chest pain
- Heart valve disease
- Palpitations
- Rhythm disturbances
- Dizziness
- Breathlessness
- Heart failure
- Hypertension
- Cholesterol disorders
- Cardiovascular risk reduction
- Stroke
- Pacemakers
- Congenital heart disorders
- Atrial septal defects (ASD)
- Echocardiography
Medical procedures
- Coronary Stent Insertion
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
- Angioplasty
- Bubble Contrast Echocardiography
- CT Coronary Angiogram
- Cardioversion
- Coronary Angiography
- ECG Monitor
- Echocardiogram
- Exercise Stress Test
- Heart Scan
- Pacemaker Surgery
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
- Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
- Valvuloplasty
- Video Consultation
Special interests
- Angina
- Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)
- Bradycardia
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Dizziness
- Heart Attack
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmurs
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Heart Valve Problems
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Loss of Consciousness (Syncope)
- Low Blood Pressure
- Palpitations
- Tachycardia
- Unstable Angina
- Valvular Heart Disease
Education
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons)
- MBBS
- MSc
- DPhil
- FRCP
- FESC
Reviews
5 Overall Patient Trust rating
Angina
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Angiogram
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Carotid surgery for stroke prevention
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Chest Pain
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Coronary Stent Insertion
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ECG (Electrocardiogram)
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insertion of Aorta valve
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swollen legs
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Patient seen for:
Chest Pain ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Very thorough and gave a clear explanation of why my symptoms were happening.
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insertion of Aorta valve
I found the Professor to be easy to converse with , being profoundly deaf he typed out the responces to my questions so that I understood fully the implications
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Angiogram
My cardiologist referred me to Professor Ruparelia for an exploratory angiogram and I found him to be an excellent communicator, who inspires confidence and thoroughly professional throughout. There's something reassuring about all that when you're having a heart investigation.
Read morePatient seen for:
Coronary Stent Insertion
Empathetic , caring and efficient.
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Angina
I have been a patient of Professor Neil Ruparelia, initially as an outpatient at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, then at the Wellington Hospital at St John’s Wood and most recently at the Circle Hospital, Reading. This was when the covid19 virus was pervading but not in those hospitals These contacts have allowed me to form an impression of him -----a very favourable one. He is a kind person, considerate and willing to spend some time explaining the procedure to be followed. His explanation is in sufficient detail for the patient to understand and not one replete with medical terms, Confidence in him is the result. During the procedure he is supported by an impressive number of colleagues working together as a team A local anaesthetic means that the patient is aware of what is happening but without experiencing pain. When the procedure has been completed comes as a surprise. During the days following ,the Professor and his colleagues were most attentive, overseeing and administering tests of drugs of various types, along with a high level; of care provided by the nursing staff including physiotherapy and advice on nutrition.. More recently, the tests carried out at the Circle Hospital showed a positive results.
Read moreI wanted to let you know that I am almost back to normal now, eating for England and having plenty of exercise. I was very nervous, almost numb. Your cheerful bedside manner helped me through, making me feel there was nothing to worry about.
Read moreProfessor Neil Ruparelia
Thank you for the very kind review and feedback, I am delighted that you are so much better following treatment. With best wishes.
Patient seen for:
swollen legs
I cannot speak highly enough of Professor Ruparelia I was seen at the Circle Reading within 24 hours of my !st phone call.However at such short notice he had read the reports from Basingstoke Hospital,was fully informed on procedures they had done.He had also read my medical history so was aware of any past problems with my health.This ,to me, demonstrated a very thorough and professional approach, which gave me great confidence in him. His explanation of the results was clear and precise, with no hesitation to clarify certain things when asked His "bedside" manner was excellent, warm, friendly and made you feel at ease totally. My results did not explain why my legs are so swollen but as he said it ruled out "one of the bad boys " which might be causing my problem He suggested a way forward to find the answers which I will pursue I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who have concerns regarding the workings of their heart
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Thank you for your kind review. Wishing you the very best.
Enormously constructively detailed and insistent on optimisation of Pace Maker
Read moreMaximum professionalism and competence.
Read moreDear Dr Ruparelia, A few words to thank you and your team very much for your skill and professionalism and compassion during my procedure at the RBH. The knowledge that I was in such safe hands quelled much of my growing anxiety. Many thanks again.
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Peer recommendations
Recommended by 1 doctor for:
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Cardiology
Professor Ruparelia is an excellent cardiologist, who has both outstanding bedside manner and technical skills in the procedures he undertakes. I have trained with him and worked alongside him as a consultant and have no hesitation in whole-heartedly recommending him. He has a wide breadth of knowledge in multiple cardiology conditions.
For specialty: Cardiology
For conditions: Atrial Septal Defects (ASD), Valvular Heart Disease, Heart Valve Problems, Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain
For procedures: Coronary Angiography, Angioplasty, Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
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