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27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR1562 reviews
35 Weymouth Street, london, United Kingdom, W1G761 reviews
About
Dr Sam Dawkins is a cardiologist specialising in general cardiology, interventional cardiology and structural intervention, including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), percutaneous mitral valve repair (MitraClip), PFO closure and left atrial appendage occlusion. He has expertise in cardiac CT and echocardiography offering a comprehensive service for both diagnosis and treatment. He can offer face-to-face, telephone and video consultations.
He trained in London and Oxford and then spent two years working at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, the busiest valve centre in the United States. He is one of the UK’s most experienced mitral valve operators, with expertise in percutaneous mitral valve repair and replacement. He also regularly trains other cardiologists in these procedures around the world.
He has a very broad experience in TAVI, with particular expertise in complex situations, including patients with previous aortic valve replacement or challenging vascular access.
He is the clinical lead for structural intervention in Oxford, with a busy practice consisting of coronary intervention, TAVI, MitraClip, closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO), atrial septal defect (ASD), left atrial appendage occlusion, closure of paravalvular leaks and cardiac CT.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Coronary Angiography & Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
- Percutaneous mitral valve repair (MitraClip)
- Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
- Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
- Balloon aortic and mitral valvuloplasty
- General cardiology (including ECG, echocardiography, ambulatory monitoring and cardiac CT)
- Interventional cardiology (including coronary intervention)
- Structural intervention (including aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve intervention, paravalvular leak closure)
- Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure
- Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure
- Left atrial appendage occlusion (Watchman)
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Chest pain
- Palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Hypertension
- Heart valve problems
- Valvular heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
- Left atrial appendage occlusion
- Paravalvular leak closure
- Watchman
- Cardiovascular health
- Preoperative assessment
Medical procedures
- Angioplasty
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
- Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
- 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
- Bubble Contrast Echocardiography
- CT Coronary Angiogram
- Calcium Coronary Score
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Coronary Angiography
- Coronary Stent Insertion
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- ECG Monitor
- Echocardiogram
- Exercise Stress Test
- Valvuloplasty
- Video Consultation
Special interests
- Heart Valve Problems
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- Angina
- Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)
- Bradycardia
- Chest Pain
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Dizziness
- Heart Attack
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmurs
- High Blood Pressure
- Loss of Consciousness (Syncope)
- Palpitations
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Unstable Angina
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD)
Education
Qualifications
- MBBS - University of London - 2006
- DPhil (PhD) - University of Oxford - 2017
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians
Memberships
- General Medical Council
- British Cardiovascular Society
- British Cardiovascular Intervention Society
- British Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Reviews
5 Overall Patient Trust rating
Heart Valve Problems
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patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure
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2/11
Angioplasty
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1/11
Aortic valve replacement
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1/11
Paravalvular leak closure
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1/11
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
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1/11
Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
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1/11
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Dr Dawkins was able to offer me an option to open heart surgery that at the time I was not strong enough to have. I'm so grateful for his time and expertise and can't thank him enough.
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Dr Sam Dawkins was amazing! Such a lovely way at giving you the confidence you need and to put you at ease with everything that was involved with the PFO closure. He is a miracle worker and can’t recommend him highly enough! A big thanks from me.
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Dr Dawkins treated me with respect and consideration. He took the time to explain the procedure clearly and in language I could understand. When I did seek clarification on anything I didn’t quite understand or remember properly he was quick to reply to any messages, giving me the reassurance I needed. He was never dismissive of me no matter what the question! I was confident going into the procedure as a result and the outcome has been truly life changing for me.
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From the outset, I found Dr Dawkins professional, approachable and informative. At my initial consultation, he showed me on screen and talked me through the problem with my leaky mitral valve. He then explained the mitraclip procedure he recommended for me. I saw Dr.Dawkins on admission where he once more explained the procedure he would carry out and talked me through the risks but reassured me that they were rare. I saw Dr Dawkins post op and again the following morning and both he and I were pleased with the result of the procedure. I have made a full recovery and have seen Dr Dawkins for follow up. Dr Dawkins friendly manner which puts one immediately at ease and I would thoroughly recommend him.
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Dr Dawkins undertook my paravalvar closure procedure in August 2020. He spent a long time explaining the technique and answering all my questions thoroughly. I was particularly interested in the likely improvement and was reassuring by stressing that I was a very suitable candidate for a positive outcome. He is very professional and has outstanding personal skills.
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1. I saw Dr Dawkins in clinic where a clinical appraisal was undertaken of my conditions. 2. A full explanation of potential procedures and the risks of such was then given to me. 3. At every stage I had confidence in Dr Dawkins.
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Within seconds of meeting Dr Dawkins I felt relaxed, he could tell I was extremely nervous and immediately reassured me. His kind, considerate manner definitely helped me feel more comfortable. I couldn't fault his explanation of the procedure, making sure I understood every part of the process. The whole team were very caring and continually made me feel at ease. I can't thank Dr Dawkins and his team enough - I feel I've been given a new lease of life. The whole experience has been incredibly positive! Thank you!
Read moreVery well looked after, made to feel very relaxed. All information given in a ‘conversational’ manner, easy to understand and in a comfortable manner. Could not be better!
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Dr Sam Dawkins and his team were absolutely fantastic with my operation. Dr. Dawkins explained everything clearly and addressed every worry I had at the time, couldn’t ask for a better experience under those circumstances. Thank you Sam and your team!
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Dr Dawkins provided an outstanding service throughout my care, I would highly recommend him to anyone. Dr Dawkins took the time to provide me with a detailed breakdown of the treatment including risk factors with associated probability of them occurring and remedial steps for resolution. In addition the after surgery care was top draw.
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