Dr Alexander Sirker
Qualifications
BChir, MRCP, PhD, MB
GMC number: 4372547
Practicing since: 1996
Specialties
Cardiology
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Dr Sirker studied as an undergraduate at the University of Cambridge, where he gained a First Class Honours Degree in Physiology in 1994. He progressed to clinical training, also in Cambridge, and passed final MB examinations with triple University Distinctions.
His Cardiology training was undertaken at a number of leading London Hospitals including King’s College Hospital, Guys and St Thomas’, Harefield, and the Royal Brompton. His specialist training in Interventional Cardiology was gained at King’s College Hospital, London and during a fellowship in British Columbia, Canada. Read less
Dr Sirker has a busy NHS practice as a Consultant Cardiologist at University College London Hospitals and St Bartholomew’s Hospital, where he is involved in both General and Interventional Cardiology.
His special interests in general adult cardiology include investigation of symptoms such as chest pains, breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness and faints. Also longer term management of chronic heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases, high blood pressure and heart failure.
His special interests in interventional cardiology include coronary angiography, angioplasty and stenting, and assessment of coronary artery disease using intravascular imaging and fractional flow reserve.
Special interests
- Chest pain
- Heart failure
- Breathlessness
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
- Faints
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart valve disease
- Coronary angiography
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Assessment of coronary artery disease using intravascular imaging and fractional flow reserve
Languages spoken
English
Locations Dr Alexander Sirker works with
Related experience
Memberships
- BMA
- British Cardiovascular Interventional Society
Other posts held
- Consultant Cardiologist at NHS
Insurers Dr Alexander Sirker works with
Dr Alexander Sirker works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Bupa
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Alexander Sirker does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Alexander Sirker does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Alexander Sirker does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.