Dr Rahim Kanji

Dr Rahim Kanji

Consultant Cardiologist

Heart FailureValvular and Structural AbnormalitiesPalpitations
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About Rahim Kanji

Dr Rahim Kanji provides excellent general cardiology care, treating patients with shortness of breath (owing to heart failure, valvular and structural abnormalities), palpitations (owing to arrhythmia), hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia and chest pain (owing to heart attacks and angina).

In fact, for the latter, Dr Kanji is an expert, and investigates such patients with non-invasive tests, as well as invasive angiography, and treats with balloons and stents (angioplasty) as required. During this, he uses the latest technologies and best equipment, including intravascular imaging, ensuring the best possible, tailored treatment, minimising the risk of stent failure and further heart attacks.

It is this fantastic care, and the care delivered by his colleagues which has resulted in the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust having the lowest age-standardised mortality rate in England.

At the Hammersmith Hospital, Dr Kanji is mainly focused on the treatment of patients with severe heart attacks, where he performs emergency lifesaving angioplasty.

Dr Kanji also spends a lot of his time and effort delivering talks and education to GPs (as well as cardiology trainees) as he recognises that the majority of cardiac care is provided by GPs in the community, and it is his passion to ensure all patients, including those he is not directly involved with, are in receipt of the best, latest care.

His delivery of outstanding care is only possible thanks to his world-class training in prestigious institutions and of course hard work! He obtained a BSc (in Endocrinology) and a medical degree from Imperial College London where he graduated with distinction. He underwent post-graduate medical training, and thereafter cardiology specialist training in the highly competitive and prestigious London - Imperial deanery, before undertaking a PhD in the risk stratification of patients with heart attacks and aortic stenosis, also awarded by Imperial College London (National Heart and Lung Institute). In fact, thanks to his research, he is considered an expert in anti-platelet therapy and the management of patients with thrombosis (heart attacks), and has published his work in high-impact factor journals.

He is also a pioneer in the virtual wards and virtual hospital space. He is in fact the lead for the chest pain virtual ward at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust, where he has extensive experience, and managed the largest cohort of patients in the UK. Watch Dr Kanji talk about this in a live SKY news interview.

Dr Kanji would be honoured and privileged to see you at Welbeck, and is fully committed to treating, and improving your quality of life.

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Expertise

  • Heart Failure
  • Valvular and Structural Abnormalities
  • Palpitations
  • Arrhythmias
  • Hypertension
  • Hypercholesterolaemia
  • Chest Pain
  • Heart Attacks
  • Angina
  • Invasive Angiography
  • and Angioplasty

Overview

Age of patients seen
18+
Languages spoken
English

Consultations and services

  • Self-pay available from £300
  • Health insurance
  • Self-pay available from £225
  • Health insurance

Insurers covered

  • AXA Health
  • Aviva
  • BUPA Limited
  • Vitality Health
  • WPA
  • +5 more

Tests & treatments

Locations

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London

1 Welbeck Street
Marylebone
London
W1G 0AR

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.


We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.


Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.  


Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.


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