Dr Suman Kundu
Qualifications
MBChB, MRCP, MD
GMC number: 4536446
Practising since: 1998
Specialties
Cardiology, General (internal) Medicine
- Overview
About
Dr Suman Kundu is an experienced Consultant Cardiologist based in Shrewsbury and Telford. He has a specialist interest in the diagnosis and management of heart failure and heart rhythm conditions (arrhythmias).
Dr Kundu completed his specialist cardiology training at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester before being appointed as a Consultant Cardiologist at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust in 2013. Alongside his clinical work, he is the Shropshire Heart Failure Lead, playing an important role in shaping and improving heart failure services across the region.
Clinical expertise and procedures
Dr Kundu manages a broad range of cardiac conditions, including:
- Heart failure
- Heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias)
- Long-term and complex heart conditions
- Care of patients with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)
He also carries out and oversees a range of diagnostic and interventional procedures, including:
- ECGs and ambulatory heart monitoring (e.g. Holter monitoring)
- Echocardiography
- Cardioversion for the treatment of certain arrhythmias
- Pacemaker and ICD implantation and follow-up
- Heart failure optimisation and device therapy management
Dr Kundu is known for his clear, supportive approach, ensuring patients fully understand their condition and feel reassured and confident in their care.
Professional roles
- Consultant Cardiologist, Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust (since 2013)
- Shropshire Heart Failure Lead
Special interests
Heart failure and devices
Other interests
General cardiology and arrhythmia
Personal interests
Suman enjoys sports particularly football and cricket and spending time with his family.
Languages spoken
English, Bengali
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Suman Kundu at Nuffield Health
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Cardiovascular risk profile
Locations Dr Suman Kundu works with
Related experience
Memberships
- Royal College of Physicians
- British Medical Association
- Medical Defense Union
- British Society of Heart Failure
Other posts held
- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital
Insurers Dr Suman Kundu works with
Dr Suman Kundu works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Simplyhealth
- Bluline