Dr Zhong Chen, Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Zhong Chen
Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Zhong Chen MRCP MBBS PhD
Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Zhong Chen
Consultant Cardiologist MRCP MBBS PhD
Areas of expertise
- Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Bradycardia
- Chest Pain
- Electrophysiology
About Dr Zhong Chen
GMC number: 6028347
Year qualified: 2001
Place of primary qualification: University of London
Dr Zhong Chen MBBS PhD MRCP is a highly esteemed Consultant Cardiologist at Ashford and St Peter's Hospital NHS Trust and Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Chen specialises in managing adult patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions, with a particular focus on heart rhythm disorders. His areas of expertise include the treatment of palpitations, blackouts/syncope, chest pain, shortness of breath, vertigo/dizziness, and high blood pressure.
Dr Chen completed his medical and surgical studies at University College London, where he earned his MBBS qualification. He also holds an undergraduate degree in pharmacology. His cardiology specialist training was undertaken in London, followed by fellowships in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac devices at St George’s Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, and Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals. During his fellowships, he had the opportunity to work with leading national and international experts in the field.
In addition to his clinical training, Dr Chen completed a PhD in cardiovascular medicine at King’s College London. His research pioneered the use of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias.
Dr Chen is proficient in a variety of medical tests and treatments, including arrhythmia ablation for SVT, AF, and VT, as well as the implantation and management of cardiac devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) devices.
Dr Chen is dedicated to providing high-quality care to both NHS and private patients, ensuring they receive the best possible treatment for their cardiac conditions.
Areas of expertise
- 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
- Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Bradycardia
- Cardiac MRI
- Cardiac Pacing
- Cardiac Re-synchronisation Therapy
- Cardioversion
- Catheter Ablation
- Chest Pain
- Dizziness
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- ECG Monitor
- Echocardiogram
- Electrophysiology
- Exercise Stress Test
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Loss of Consciousness (Syncope)
- Pacemaker Surgery
- Palpitations
- Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
- Tachycardia
- Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
- Ventricular Fibrillation