Dr Smriti Saraf, Consultant Cardiologist

Dr Smriti Saraf

Consultant Cardiologist

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Dr Smriti Saraf MBBS M.Phil MRCP MD

Consultant Cardiologist

MBBS M.Phil MRCP MD

Dr Smriti Saraf

Consultant Cardiologist MBBS M.Phil MRCP MD

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MBBS M.Phil MRCP MD

Areas of expertise

  • Angina
  • Breathlessness
  • Chest pain
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Dizziness

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About Dr Smriti Saraf

GMC number: 5206016

Year qualified: 1998

Place of primary qualification: Calcutta

Dr Smriti Saraf is a highly esteemed consultant cardiologist at Leeds General Infirmary, specialising in both general and interventional cardiology. She has extensive expertise in managing conditions such as angina, breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, and dizziness. Dr Saraf is particularly skilled in performing angioplasty and transcatheter aortic valve interventions.

Dr Saraf obtained her MRCP in 2006 and subsequently pursued a doctorate of medicine research program at the University of Hertfordshire. Her research focused on assessing thrombotic and thrombolytic status in patients with acute coronary syndrome and its correlation with clinical outcomes. This research has significantly contributed to the understanding and management of acute coronary syndrome.

In 2016, Dr Saraf completed her specialized training in interventional cardiology. She further honed her skills through an advanced coronary intervention fellowship in Manchester and a transcatheter aortic valve intervention fellowship at Leeds General Infirmary. Her dedication to advancing her expertise is evident in her extensive research, which she has presented at various national and international conferences. Additionally, she has authored numerous peer-reviewed medical articles.

Dr Saraf's roles at Leeds General Infirmary include diagnosing and treating a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, performing complex interventional procedures, and contributing to the hospital's research initiatives. Her interests lie in improving patient outcomes through innovative cardiological treatments and procedures.

Appointed in 2016, Dr Saraf continues to be a pivotal figure in the cardiology department, known for her compassionate patient care and commitment to medical excellence.

Areas of expertise

  • Angina
  • Angiography
  • Angioplasty
  • Anxiety
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Blood pressure test
  • Breathlessness
  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Catheter
  • Chest pain
  • Cholesterol
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Coronary angiography
  • Coronary angioplasty
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Coronary CT
  • Coronary heart disease
  • Cryoablation
  • Defibrillator
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Dizziness
  • Echocardiogram
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Fatty liver
  • Heart attack
  • Heart check up
  • Heart failure
  • Heart murmur
  • High blood pressure
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Lipid disorders
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Mitral regurgitation
  • Myocarditis
  • Obesity
  • Oct (optical coherence tomography)
  • Palpitations
  • Pericarditis
  • Pots syndrome
  • Preventive cardiology
  • Stent
  • Stress test
  • Syncope
  • Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome)
  • Tilt table
  • Valvular heart disease
  • Venous insufficiency

Professional memberships

British Medical Association (BMA)
British Cardiovascular Intervention Society
General Medical Council