Dr Bernard Prendergast

Qualifications

BMedSci, BM BS, MRCP, DM, FRCP, FESC

GMC number: 3247736

Practising since: 1987

Specialties

Cardiology, General (internal) Medicine

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About

I’m Professor Bernard Prendergast, Consultant Cardiologist specialising in advanced heart care, with a focus on structural heart interventions. My aim is always to put patients first by offering clear advice, personalised treatment options, and the highest standard of care to help you make confident decisions about your heart health.

I trained in cardiology at leading centres in Cardiff, Paris, and Edinburgh, gaining extensive experience in diagnosing and treating complex heart conditions. I began my consultant career at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester, before moving to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford as Clinical Director of Cardiothoracic Services. In 2015, I joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London to lead the Cardiac Structural Intervention Programme.

Throughout my career, I have advanced patient care through clinical practice, research, education, and leadership. I regularly lecture nationally and internationally, sharing expertise on the latest developments in cardiology, especially in valve disease and minimally invasive heart procedures.

I have held key roles in professional organisations, including serving as Honorary Secretary of the British Cardiovascular and Cardiovascular Intervention Societies and as Chairman of the European Society of Cardiology Working Group on Valvular Heart Disease. These positions keep me at the forefront of innovation and ensure my patients benefit from the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatments.

Other interests

Dr Prendergast has extensive experience in all aspects of Cardiology, is a clear communicator and strongly advocates the involvement of patients and families in their care and treatment decisions.

Awards

  • National Clinical Excellence Awards 2010/2013,
  • Trust Excellence Award 2012
  • MRC/ESC International Fellowship 1997
  • British Cardiac Society Young Research Workers Prize Finalist 1997
  • British Heart Foundation Junior Research Fellowship 1995

Treatments and tests offered by Dr Bernard Prendergast at Nuffield Health

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Implantable cardioverter defibrillator and cardiac resynchronisation therapy
  • Event monitor
  • Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
  • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)

Locations Dr Bernard Prendergast works with

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    Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7RP

    01865 307777
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Research

Research interests focus on the epidemiology and treatment of valvular heart disease/infective endocarditis. Dr Prendergast is course director of EuroPCR London Valves, the world’s largest specialist meeting in valve intervention.

Valvular heart disease

  • Epidemiology and natural history
  • Genetic and metabolomic associations
  • Biochemical and imaging biomarkers
  • Multicentre RCTs of early surgery
  • Novel percutaneous treatments
  • International practice guidelines

Infective endocarditis

  • UK national registry
  • Role of antibiotic prophylaxis
  • Advanced imaging modalities
  • International practice guidelines

Memberships

  • British Cardiac Society
  • Fellow Royal College of Physicians
  • Fellow European Society of Cardiology
  • Medical Defence Union
  • British Cardiovascular Society
  • British Cardiovascular Intervention Society
  • European Working Group on Valvular Heart Disease
  • EuroPCR (Board Member and PCR London Valves Course Director)

Other posts held

  • Professor of Interventional Cardiology and Valvular Heart Disease, St Thomas’ Hospital
  • Director of the Cardiac Structural Intervention Programme

Insurers Dr Bernard Prendergast works with

Dr Bernard Prendergast works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Bupa

Declaration

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

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

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