Dr Nada Al-Sakini, Cardiology
Dr Nada Al-Sakini
Cardiology
Dr Nada Al-Sakini MB ChB MRCP FRCP
Cardiology
Areas of expertise
- Adult congenital heart disease
- Cardiac imaging
- Echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound)
- Heart failure
- Valvular heart disease
About Dr Nada Al-Sakini
GMC number: 6106496
Year qualified: 1999
Place of primary qualification: University of Baghdad College of Medicine
Dr Nada Al-Sakini is a consultant cardiologist specialising in adult congenital heart disease and advanced cardiac imaging. She works at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and sees private patients at The Harborne Hospital in Birmingham.
She assesses and manages congenital and structural heart conditions, with particular interests in heart valve disease, heart failure and the long-term care of adults born with cardiac abnormalities. Her practice includes advanced echocardiography and transoesophageal echocardiography to evaluate heart structure and function and support treatment planning.
Dr Al-Sakini graduated with an MB ChB and completed a PhD in Cardiovascular Sciences at St George's, University of London. Following UK specialist training in general cardiology, she undertook subspecialty training in adult congenital heart disease in London and a fellowship in advanced echocardiographic imaging.
She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and holds European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging certification in adult transoesophageal echocardiography. As an Honorary Associate Clinical Professor, she also contributes to medical education, research and the training of healthcare professionals.
Areas of expertise
- Adult congenital heart disease
- Cardiac imaging
- Echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound)
- Heart failure
- Transoesophageal echocardiogram
- Valvular heart disease
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