Dr Kamal Chitkara

Qualifications

MB BS, MRCP, MD

GMC number: 4734529

Practising since: 1995

Specialties

Cardiology, Echo-cardiology

Consultation times

  • Wednesday 12:30 - 16:00
  • Friday 16:30 - 18:45
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About

I am a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist. I specialise in treating heart conditions using minimally invasive procedures. These include angioplasty and stenting, which help to open blocked or narrowed arteries.

I have over 15 years of experience in providing advanced heart care. I have been a Consultant at Royal Derby Hospital since 2010. I am also the Research Lead for cardiology at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

I believe in careful assessment and accurate diagnosis. I also make sure you understand your condition. My aim is to reassure you and help you return to normal life.

I work in both the NHS and the private sector. I see private patients at Nuffield Health Derby Hospital.

I assess and treat a wide range of heart conditions, including:

  • Chest pain (angina, caused by reduced blood flow to the heart)
  • Heart attacks
  • Heart failure (when the heart cannot pump effectively)
  • Heart valve problems
  • Palpitations and irregular heart rhythms
  • Shortness of breath and blackouts
  • High blood pressure that is difficult to control

I also have experience in preventing heart disease and managing complex heart conditions.

I have carried out:

  • Over 5,000 coronary angiograms (tests that look at the heart’s blood vessels)
  • More than 2,500 angioplasty procedures, including complex cases

I helped set up the emergency angioplasty service at Royal Derby Hospital, which treats patients quickly during a heart attack.

Training and experience

I qualified in medicine in 1995. I completed my specialist cardiology training in the UK, including at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester.

I was awarded a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Leicester. My research focused on treatments for heart artery disease. I later completed advanced training in interventional cardiology at Leeds General Infirmary.

Research and teaching

I am actively involved in clinical research. I have contributed to major cardiology studies. I have also written and edited medical textbooks. This includes work on managing complications during angioplasty.

I have developed my expertise through many years of training and experience. I believe there are no shortcuts when it comes to caring for heart conditions. These can be serious, so careful investigation and clear communication are essential.

I aim to provide safe and effective treatment. I use the least invasive methods where possible. My goal is to help you feel informed, reassured and confident throughout your care.

Special interests

  • Angina (chest pain), myocardial infarction (heart attack)
  • Uncontrolled Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Dizziness and syncope (fainting)
  • Palpitations
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heart beat)
  • High cholesterol
  • Shortness of breath
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Diseases of the heart valves
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Edema (swelling)

Other interests

  • Coronary angiography (imaging of the heart arteries)
  • Angioplasty and stent placement

Personal interests

Dr Chitkara prides himself being an approachable and fun loving guy with a keen interest in golf.

Languages spoken

English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

Treatments and tests offered by Dr Kamal Chitkara at Nuffield Health

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Event monitor
  • CT calcium scoring (or cardiac calcium scoring)
  • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)
  • Interventional cardiology
  • Cardioversion

Locations Dr Kamal Chitkara works with

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    Rykneld Road, Derby, DE23 4SN

    01332 540100
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Related experience

Research

I continue to be actively involved in ground breaking clinical research and Principal Investigator for various randomised clinical trials involving stents, aortic stenosis, atrial fibrillation, angina and moderate coronary artery disease. I have recently published book on Coronary Complications during PCI-survival handbook.

Memberships

  • British Cardiovascular Interventional Society
  • European Club of Interventional Cardiologists
  • Medical Protection Society

Other posts held

  • Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Royal Derby Hospital
  • Honorary Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Glenfield Hospital

Insurers Dr Kamal Chitkara works with

Dr Kamal Chitkara works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Medical Care Direct
  • PHC
  • SecureHealth
  • Universal Provident
  • Westfield Health WPA
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Benenden Health
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • Simplyhealth
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • WPA
  • APRIL
  • AXA - Global Healthcare
  • Bupa On Demand
  • Childsure
  • CS Healthcare
  • ESMI
  • The Exeter
  • Freedom Health
  • Health-on-Line
  • HealthFund
  • InterGlobal

Declaration

Dr Kamal Chitkara does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Dr Kamal Chitkara does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Dr Kamal Chitkara does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.