Professor of Cardiology · Consultant Cardiologist · Central London
Private Cardiologist in London You Can Trust With Your Heart
Straightforward, expert cardiac care from a Professor of Cardiology with 15 years at Royal Brompton Hospital and over 16 years practising between England and Umeå, Sweden. Professor Henein sees patients privately in central London for everything from a routine heart health check to complex diagnostic imaging — managing your condition personally from first consultation through to treatment.
Professor Michael Henein — MB ChB, MSc, PhD, FESC, FACC, FAHA, FRCP
15 years
Royal Brompton Hospital
GMC No. 4235934
Registered specialist
45 years in cardiology
Imperial College London
460+ peer-reviewed publications
Editor-in-Chief
15+
Years at Royal Brompton Hospital
16
Years practising in the UK & Sweden
Tens of thousands
Cardiac imaging cases assessed
24
PhD students supervised
- ABOUT PROFESSOR HENEIN
A lifetime dedicated to understanding the heart
Professor Michael Henein is a consultant cardiologist with more than four decades of experience in the diagnosis and management of heart disease. His clinical practice centres on advanced, non-invasive cardiac imaging — using echocardiography, cardiac CT and MRI to reach an accurate diagnosis without unnecessary intervention.
Alongside his Harley Street practice, Professor Henein has held professorships at Imperial College London, Umeå University in Sweden and Canterbury Christ Church University. He has supervised 24 PhD students, taught more than 100 MSc students, and remains an active voice in international cardiovascular research.
Consultations in
English
Arabic
Academic appointments
Professor of Cardiology at Imperial College London; Siena University, Italy; University of Nicosia, Cyprus; and University of Lisbon, Portugal.
Fellowships
Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and Royal College of Physicians — FESC, FACC, FAHA, FRCP.
Research & editorial
More than 460 peer-reviewed papers and seven textbooks; Editor of three International Cardiology Journals
Registration
Registered with the General Medical Council (No. 4235934) and listed on the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology and Echocardiography.
- Specialties and Subspecialties
Conditions and investigations
From the first assessment of chest pain, breathlessness or palpitations to detailed cardiac imaging and long-term follow-up.
Private Heart Scan
A private heart scan is imaging that looks directly at the structure and function of the heart and its arteries.
Coronary Calcium Score
A coronary calcium score is a quick CT scan that measures the amount of calcified plaque in the walls of the coronary arteries.
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures your blood pressure automatically at regular intervals (every 30 minutes) over a full day and night as you go about your normal routine.
Heart Failure Assessment
A heart failure assessment investigates whether the heart is struggling to pump blood effectively, which can cause breathlessness, tiredness and swelling of the ankles.
CT Coronary Angiogram
A CT coronary angiogram , often shortened to CTCA, is a detailed scan that shows the coronary arteries directly, without the tubes and wires used in a traditional invasive angiogram.
Private ECG
A private ECG , or electrocardiogram, is a quick, painless recording of the heart's electrical activity.
- RESEARCH & ACADEMIA
Clinical care informed by world-class research
Patients benefit directly from a practice grounded in the latest evidence. Professor Henein’s research on arterial calcification, echocardiography and heart function has shaped how cardiologists around the world assess the heart.
Published authority
460+ peer-reviewed papers, seven textbooks and fifteen book chapters across cardiovascular medicine and imaging.
Published authority
460+ peer-reviewed papers, seven textbooks and fifteen book chapters across cardiovascular medicine and imaging.
Published authority
460+ peer-reviewed papers, seven textbooks and fifteen book chapters across cardiovascular medicine and imaging.
- YOUR VISIT
What to expect as a patient
01
Book an appointment
02
Routine or urgent consultation
Routine consultations, urgent reviews and follow-ups — a thorough discussion of your symptoms, history and concerns.
03
Imaging and tests
Where needed, ECG, echocardiography or further imaging — often arranged on the same visit.
04
A clear plan
A personalised management plan, with a full written report to you and your GP, and follow-up as required.
- CLINIC LOCATIONS
What to expect as a patient
Appointments are usually available within the week.
Home and video consultations can be arranged where clinically appropriate.
HCA Healthcare UK
The Harley Street Clinic
Outpatients & advanced cardiac imaging
Private diagnostic centre
UME Health
17 Harley Street, London W1G 9QH
Consultations & same-day diagnostics
9 Harley Street, London, W1G 9QY
The Phoenix Clinic
9 Harley Street, London, W1G 9QY
A further London clinic, joining the practice shortly
Recognised by major insurers
Bupa
AXA Health
Vitality
Cigna
Allianz Care
- PATIENT EXPERIENCES
Trusted by patients for decades
- 4.98 / 5 from 31 verified Doctify reviews
“Professor Henein explained everything with great patience and clarity. For the first time I properly understood my heart condition — and what we were going to do about it.”
Cardiology patient, London
Verified Doctify review
“The consultation was thorough and completely unhurried. My scan was done on the same visit and the report reached my GP within days.”
Cardiology patient, London
Verified Doctify review
“Reassuring, knowledgeable and kind. I was seen quickly and my follow-up was arranged without any fuss. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
Cardiology patient, London
Verified Doctify review
- PATIENT EXPERIENCES
Commonly Asked Questions
From the first assessment of chest pain, breathlessness or palpitations to detailed cardiac imaging and long-term follow-up.
Do I need a GP referral?
Not necessarily. Self-referrals are welcome for consultations, although some insurers require a GP referral before they will authorise cover — it is worth checking your policy first.
Which insurers are recognised?
Not necessarily. Self-referrals are welcome for consultations, although some insurers require a GP referral before they will authorise cover — it is worth checking your policy first.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Previous medical history, investigation results, and medications.
Will I have my tests on the same day?
In most cases, yes, subject to availability.
How quickly will I receive my results?
Within 48 hours, you will receive a report with the results.
- INSIGHTS
Heart health, explained clearly
Your echocardiogram: what to expect on the day
A step-by-step walk-through of the heart ultrasound — how long it takes, how it feels, and how you get your results.
Palpitations: when to seek a cardiologist’s opinion
Most palpitations are harmless — but some deserve investigation. How to tell the difference, and what an assessment involves.
What your coronary calcium score really means
A plain-English guide to calcium scoring — what the number tells us about your arteries, and what it cannot tell us.
- REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
See a leading cardiologist, usually within the week
Send a brief message and the practice PA will be in touch to confirm a convenient time. Alternatively, call or email directly — enquiries are answered promptly during clinic hours.
020 7228 8546
The Harley Street Clinic 16 Devonshire Street, London W1G 7AF
hayley.gibbs@hcaconsultant.co.uk
Email address to be confirmed
Harley Street & UME Health, London
Video consultations available where appropriate