Dr Sothinathan Gurunathan
Qualifications
MBBS, MB CHB
GMC number: 6029358
Specialties
Cardiology
Consultation times
- Tuesdays 18:00 - 20:30 weekly
- Overview
About
Dr Gurunathan is a consultant cardiologist in advanced cardiovascular imaging, heart failure and cardio-oncology at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.
He has extensive experience in general cardiology, with particular expertise in complex echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance, and is clinical lead for cardio-oncology, and one of the few specialists in the country in this field. Cardio-oncology involves looking after the cardiac needs of cancer patients working to reduce the cardiac side effects of cancer treatments, as well as the long term surveillance of individuals previously treated for cancer.
Dr Gurunathan undertook a PhD with Imperial College London in advanced cardiovascular imaging in coronary artery disease and heart failure, achieving several academic awards for his research.
He completed his subspecialty training in major London hospitals including St George’s, St Thomas’ and Bart’s Hospital. Prior to specialist training, he undertook a prestigious heart failure fellowship with the world-renown Professor Cleland.
Dr Gurunathan is the departmental clinical governance lead, helping to facilitate high standards of care throughout the department. He is also passionate about medical education and is educational and clinical supervisor to a range of trainee junior doctors.
Special interests
- General Cardiology
- Cardio-oncology
- Valvular heart disease
- Cardiovascular imaging
- Heart failure
Languages spoken
English
Locations Dr Sothinathan Gurunathan works with
Related experience
Research
Dr Gurunathan undertook a PhD with Imperial College London in advanced cardiovascular imaging in coronary artery disease and heart failure, achieving several academic awards for his research.
Memberships
- British Cardiovascular Society
- European Heart Failure Association
- European Council of Cardio-Oncology
- British Society of Echocardiography
Other posts held
- Consultant Cardiologist Royal Surrey County Hospital
Insurers Dr Sothinathan Gurunathan works with
Dr Sothinathan Gurunathan works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Bupa
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
Declaration
Dr Sothinathan Gurunathan does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Sothinathan Gurunathan does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Sothinathan Gurunathan does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.