Dr Rodney De Palma

Dr. Rodney De Palma BSc MB BS MSc MRCP(UK) graduated with a first-class BSc in Neuroscience and an MBBS from the University of London (Royal Free/University College London) with distinction and was Proximeaccessit to the University Gold medal.

He specialises in:

• Interventional cardiology
• Structural/heart failure
• His areas of interest are coronary disease, hypertension, valvular heart disease, and PFO-related stroke.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. De Palma is also an associate editor for the BMJ Open Heart Journal and an editor of the PCR-EAPCI textbook which covers all aspects of percutaneous cardiovascular interventional practice.

Dr De Palma gained his MB BS from the University of London in 1995 after first completing a BSc in neuroscience and basic medical science. He gained the university gold medal during his medical degree and went on to study health economics, management, and cardiovascular outcomes at the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2017.

He has also undertaken an imaging and structural heart disease fellowship at Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland, before becoming a specialist registrar at the London Chest Hospital. In addition, he has undertaken a structural intervention fellowship at Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden. Dr De Palma previously worked as a consultant cardiologist at the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

As Head of Cardiology, I am instrumental in developing protocols for safe patient care and have a particular interest in measuring quality of health care delivery and also shaping a Cardiology Department fit for the furture. 

Dr De Palma: Areas of Interest:

• Echocardiogram testing
• ECG & Blood pressure Monitoring
• Cardiac stress testing
• Heart rhythm monitoring
• Pacemaker consultation
• Coronary artery disease treatment
• Hypertension management
• Atrial fibrillation treatment
• Heart failure treatment
• Cardiac rehab
• DVLA  (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) - Cardiology checks & tests
• Aviation - pre-cardiology related health checks & tests

Dr De Palma is able to discuss about your cardiology concerns for example:  

• Symptoms of heart disease
• Signs of a heart attack
• How to prevent heart disease
• What is high blood pressure?
• Difference between a cardiologist and a cardiac surgeon
• How to lower cholesterol naturally
• Risk factors for heart disease
• Healthy heart die
• When to see a cardiologist
• Tests for heart health

Patient testimonials: Dr Rodney De Palma - Patient Reviews and Opinions | IWGC

National Library of Medicine: Ray of potential with Manta - PubMed

For a full CV please visit the professional page of Dr Rodney De Palma at: – www.drdepalma-cardiologydoctor.co.uk

My Senior NHS Cardiology Secretary & Senior Private Patient Secretary: Mohammed Abdul Rokeeb - 07555481191 Private Practice email : m.abdul-rokeeb@nhs.net

Fellow - Royal College of Physicians