Dr Carl Shakespeare
Consultant Cardiologist
Heart Health
Sub-specialties: General Medicine, Cardiology Radiology, Hypertension.
02036532005
Overview
Dr Carl Shakespeare is a Consultant Cardiologist and Physician. He is accredited in Hypertension and the evaluation of Cardiovascular risk. He has a particular interest in the differential diagnosis and evaluation of cardiac symptoms with the most appropriate investigations and the appropriate clinical management.
About Dr Carl Shakespeare
Dr Carl Shakespeare MBBS, MD FRCP FESC FESH
Carl Shakespeare has been a consultant cardiologist and general physician for 29 years in the setting of tertiary cardiac centres, specialist centres in London Teaching hospitals, a district General Hospital, and in a community cardiology setting as well.
He has had an extensive training and experience in both invasive cardiology and general medicine in busy acute hospital settings. Although Dr Shakespeare has wide sub-specialist expertise, he has equally extensive experience in general medicine. This is important as patients often have significant other medical issues that may impact on cardiological symptoms and conditions.
Dr Carl Shakespeare currently practices at the following places:
- St. Thomas's Hospital London in the NHS
- Blackheath Hospital
- Lister Hospital in Chelsea
- 280 King's Road London
Patient Testimonial:
"Dr Shakespeare was most honest and clearly explained the circumstance and reservations felt with regard to my forthcoming surgery. He clearly presented the facts and his opinion, my wife was impressed that he included her in the conversation. I am grateful for the time and consideration Dr Shakespeare gave to my case, he is obviously well-experienced and knowledgeable in his field but at no time did I feel patronised but wholly comfortable in our appointment. My greatest thanks for his time and opinion."
Secretary Details:
shakespearecardiology@gmail.com
Tel: 07771780764
Areas of Expertise
Having been a qualified doctor for over 40 years, Dr Carl Shakespeare has gained enormous experience in invasive procedures such as:
- Coronary angiography
- Transoesophageal echocardiography
- Intra-aortic balloon pumping
- Pacemaker implantation
In addition, has had specialist training in cardiac CT angiography in the USA (Board certified) and Cardiac MRI imaging at the Royal Brompton Hospital. As a Fellow of the European Society of Hypertension (FESH), has deep knowledge in the management of hypertension.
Additional Information
Training:
Specialist cardiology training was obtained in London at the Westminster Hospital, National Heart Hospital, St Thomas’s, St George’s, Royal London Hospital and the Royal Brompton Hospital.
Clinical Interests:
As a cardiologist, Carl has a wide experience in general cardiology with special reference to the appropriate choice of cardiac imaging. He has a specific interest in hypertension as a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. As a consultant physician as well, has extensive experience in dealing with the differential diagnosis medical symptoms and whether they care cardiac related.
Personal Background:
He has had an international upbringing having also lived in the Middle East, USA and France. Had originally studied Political Sciences at Grenoble University in France. Conversant in French, Spanish, spoken Arabic and is currently studying Greek.
Professional Awards:
- BSc Physiology University of London 1981
- MBBS University of London 1984
- MRCP London 1987
- British Heart Foundation Junior Fellowship 1989-1991
- MD University of London 1994
- National Prize for "Invest to Save" to implement Prison Telemedicine 2000
- President of the National Telemedicine Society 2010
- Diplomate in Cardiac CT Imaging (US Board qualified) 2010
Qualifications:
- BSc Physiology University of London 1981
- MBBS University of London 1984
- MRCP London 1987
- MD University of London 1994
- Diplomate in Cardiac CT Imaging (US Board qualified) 2010
Current position:
At St Thomas’s in the NHS, clinical lead in providing cardiology services in SE London, overseeing cardiac investigations and weekly clinical assessment. Privately, Carl has a clinic at the Lister Hospital in Chelsea and Blackheath Hospital in SE London. He is also an honorary Professor of cardiology at Al-Quds Medical School in Jerusalem.
Research Experience:
Dr Shakespeare was previously a British Heart Fellowship recipient, resulting in an MD at the University of London in the field of Autonomic Function in Silent Myocardial Ischaemia in 1994. He also has 30 publications.
Other Achievements:
Implemented telemedicine service for Prison Healthcare in 2000. Was awarded a National Prize for government sponsored: “Invest to Save”. Was President of the National Telemedicine Society in 2000.
Previous Clinical Director of the Cardiac Network for SE London (population 2.5 million).
Dr Carl Shakespeare's fellowships:
- Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
- Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Fellow of the European Society of Hypertension (FESH)
- British Society of Echocardiography
Teaching:
Has been a regular teacher for medical and nursing students. Awarded Honorary Professorship at Al-Quds Medical School in Jerusalem.
Has a strong interest in teaching patients and the public. Has started producing teaching films:
Research Highlights
Shakespeare CF, Page C, O’Doherty M, et al. Metaiodobezylguanidine imaging to determine the regional sympathetic innervation of the heart. American Heart J 1993. 125: 1614-1621
Shakespeare CF, Crowther A, Cooper I et al. Differences in autonomic nerve function in patients with silent and symptomatic myocardial ischaemia. British Heart Journal. 1994. 71:22-30
Shakespeare CF, Crowther A, Cooper I et al. The mechanism of autonomic reflexes induced during coronary angiography. Coronary Artery Disease 1992. 3:1177-1182
Shakespeare CF, Keeling P, Slade W. et al Le myocardiopathie hypertrophique et l’arrthymie. Archives Mal de Coeur et Vaisseaux. 1992: 8531-8536
Shakespeare CF, Camm AJ. The benefits of improvements in pacemaker technology. Clinical Cardiology 1992 15: 601-606
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