Cardiologist
London, W1G 8BJ
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Dr Alessandro Giardini has worked at Great Ormond Street Hospital since 2007 where he is the Director of Inpatient Services. He oversees the care of all children admitted to the hospital for investigation and treatment of congenital or acquired heart defects.
Dr. Giardini completed medical school in Bologna, Italy, where he also got his PhD in the pathophysiology of heart failure in patients with congenital heart disease. He completed his specialist training in Paediatric Cardiology at the University of Bologna, Italy, and at the University of California in San Francisco.
As he is an expert in the diagnosis and management of children with congenital heart disease, in particular hypoplastic left heart syndrome. He is the lead for cardiology in-patient services. He also runs specialist clinics for children with paediatric hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Exercise physiology and the investigation and treatment of syncope and chest pain are also interests.
Dr. Giardini is particularly renowned in providing guidance for children with documented cardiac disease as well as those who complain of symptoms which arise during exercise, such as chest pain, palpitations or fainting/syncope. Dr. Giardini provides cardiology advice and assessment to children and adolescents who actively participate or are planning to participate in sports or those children who are practicing a sport at an athletic or competitive level. He is patient-focussed and very compassionate and understanding with children.
Dr Giardini says: "For me, families are an essential part of the One Team concept that underlies everything we do in treating children in the cardiac ward. Our care is highly technical but must be delivered in a humane, personalised way".
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General Medical Council
No. 6165846
Primary Medical Qualification
State Exam 1999 Universita' degli Studi di Bologna (MD)
CCST in Cardiology (Paediatric Cardiology) in 2004
PhD in Paediatric Cardiology in 2007
Specialist Register Entry Date
Cardiology From 20 Aug 2007
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129 reviews
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Grazie mille
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thank you all
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One of the best doctors I have dealt with
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He was friendly yet very efficient and professional.
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Honestly, the best consultant we deal with. Honest, caring, compassionate and listens... Always a pleasure to see.
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Dr Giardini was fabulous....knew and saw what was wrong with our son immediately and took the steps to get him the best help. He has a wonderful calming manner and reassures you throughout the process.
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Simple the best doctor for infants
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Professional, kind and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Dr Giardini.
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Dr Alessandro is very friendly and patient.
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Dear Dr Giardini Many thanks for seeing us yesterday.We are very pleased with your thorough questioning/ exploration of issues / background and more importantly talking us through your findings of the echo which provided us with the re- assurance that Kofi’s heart was functioning as well as it should. You were very professional and friendly too which made us feel very comfortable. In summary, we were very pleased with the consultation.
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Dr Giardini is a first rate clinician and internationally recognised Paediatric Cardiologist. He is highly respected by peers and the excellent patient feedback he receives is testament to his oustanding communication skills and thorough approach. I am pleased to refer patients to him knowing they are in very capable and compassionate hands.
Professor Melvin Lobo
Dr Giardini is very professional, excellent physician who has taken care of some of my paediatric patients. He is a very knowledgeable, reliable, empathetic doctor and I would recommend him to everyone looking for the best Paediatric Cardiologist in London.
Dr Francesco Lo Monaco
What are Dr Alessandro Giardini's reviews like?
Dr Alessandro Giardini's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 129 reviews
What languages does Dr Alessandro Giardini speak?
Dr Alessandro Giardini speaks English and Italian
Where is Dr Alessandro Giardini located?
Dr Alessandro Giardini primarily practices at The Harley Street Clinic, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
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