PROFESSOR OF CARDIOLOGY · HARLEY STREET, LONDON
Expert cardiac care, guided by world-leading research
Professor Michael Henein · MB ChB, MSc, PhD, FESC, FACC, FAHA, FRCP
Consultant cardiologist specialising in advanced cardiac imaging — echocardiography, cardiac CT and MRI — for the assessment of chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, valve disease and heart failure. Consultations at The Harley Street Clinic and UME Health, in the heart of London’s Harley Street medical district.
4.98 / 5 rating
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GMC No. 4235934
Registered specialist
45 years in cardiology
Imperial College London
450+ peer-reviewed publications
Editor-in-Chief, International Cardiovascular Forum Journal
45+
Years in cardiology practice
450+
Peer-reviewed publications
7
Cardiology textbooks authored
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
Greek
Academic appointments
Professor of Cardiology at Imperial College London; previously Umeå University, Sweden and Canterbury Christ Church University.
Fellowships
Fellow of the European and American colleges of cardiology — FESC, FACC, FAHA — and of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP).
Research & editorial
More than 450 peer-reviewed papers and seven textbooks; Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the International Cardiovascular Forum Journal.
Registration
Registered with the General Medical Council (No. 4235934) and listed on the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology.
- SPECIALTIES
Conditions and investigations
From the first assessment of chest pain, breathlessness or palpitations to detailed cardiac imaging and long-term follow-up.
Coronary artery disease
Investigation of chest pain and arterial calcification — an area where Professor Henein leads international research.
Valve disease
Assessment and surveillance of narrowed or leaking heart valves, with honest advice on if — and when — intervention is worth considering.
Heart failure
Timely diagnosis and evidence-based treatment of breathlessness, fatigue and fluid retention, with clear long-term management plans.
Cardiac CT & MRI
Modern cross-sectional imaging, including coronary calcium scoring, to assess the arteries and heart muscle without invasive tests.
Stress echocardiography
Imaging the heart under carefully supervised exercise or medication, to reveal problems that only appear when the heart is working harder.
Echocardiography
Transthoracic and transoesophageal ultrasound of the heart — a detailed, radiation-free picture of the valves, chambers and pumping function.
- 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
450+ peer-reviewed papers, seven textbooks and fifteen book chapters across cardiovascular medicine and imaging.
Published authority
450+ peer-reviewed papers, seven textbooks and fifteen book chapters across cardiovascular medicine and imaging.
Published authority
450+ 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
Contact the practice directly, or through your GP or insurer. The secretary will confirm a convenient time.
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
35 Weymouth Street, London W1G 8BJ
Outpatients & advanced cardiac imaging
Private diagnostic centre
UME Health
17 Harley Street, London W1G 9QH
Consultations & same-day diagnostics
Opening soon
The Phoenix Clinic
London — details to follow
A further London clinic, joining the practice shortly
Recognised by major insurers
Initial consultation £200 · all fees confirmed in writing before booking · self-pay welcome
Bupa
AXA Health
Aviva
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
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“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
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“Reassuring, knowledgeable and kind. I was seen quickly and my follow-up was arranged without any fuss. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
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- PATIENT EXPERIENCES
Common questions, answered honestly
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?
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.
Will I have my tests on the same day?
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.
How quickly will I receive my results?
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.
- 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 secretary will be in touch to confirm a convenient time. Alternatively, call or email directly — enquiries are answered promptly during clinic hours.
020 7228 8546
Spire Leeds Hospital, Jackson Avenue, Leeds LS8 1NT
appointments@michaelhenein.co.uk
Email address to be confirmed
Harley Street & UME Health, London
Video consultations available where appropriate
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