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Professor Dev Datta

MBBCh, MD, FRCPath, FRCP

MBBCh, MD, FRCPath, FRCP

Chemical Pathologist (Metabolic Medicine)

27 years of experience

Cardiff, CF23 8XL

2 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Rito Mitra, Dr Lindsay George

4.99

/5

(66 reviews)

27 years of experience

Cardiff, CF23 8XL

2 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Rito Mitra, Dr Lindsay George

143 Recommendations for:

Blood Testing and Results Interpretation(30)
High Cholesterol(26)
Hyperlipidaemia(10)
Others(67)

Latest Patient Review

08 May 2025

Excellent ,, Professor Datta is understanding ,kind ,thorough and professional. Really can not...

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Professor Dev Datta

MBBCh, MD, FRCPath, FRCP

MBBCh, MD, FRCPath, FRCP

Chemical Pathologist (Metabolic Medicine)

27 years of experience

Cardiff, CF23 8XL

2 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Rito Mitra, Dr Lindsay George

27 years of experience

Cardiff, CF23 8XL

2 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Rito Mitra, Dr Lindsay George

About Professor Dev Datta

Professor Dev Datta is a Consultant in Metabolic Medicine at Spire Cardiff Hospital, also practicing in the NHS at University Hospital Llandough in Penarth.

Prof Datta completed his primary medical degree at the University of Wales in 1997, followed by his training in cardiology and general medicine in Wales and Edinburgh until 2006. During this time he became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and completed a 2-year research fellowship with the British Heart Foundation at Cardiff University. In 2005, he was awarded his MD by the University of Wales for his research surrounding the biochemistry of blood vessel function in heart disease and diabetes. Prof Datta became a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists in 2009 and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 2015.

Prof Datta has specialist expertise in managing patients with vitamin & nutrient deficiencies, high cholesterol and other blood fats, risk factors for heart disease including hypertension and stroke and patients with a strong family history of blood vessel disease. At Spire Cardiff Hospital, he has run a weight management service since 2013.

In addition to his clinical work, Prof Datta is the medical lead for the Wales Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Service and the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Weight Management Service. He is also a Visiting Professor at the University of South Wales where is is the course director for the MSc Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine degree.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & skill endorsements by other professionals

  • Blood Testing and Results Interpretation (30)
  • High Cholesterol (26)
  • Hyperlipidaemia (10)
  • Others (67)

Subspecialties

  • Metabolic Medicine

All conditions and treatments


Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4435387


Qualifications

MBBCh - University of Wales, UK in 1997

MRCP - Royal College of Physicians, UK in 2000

MD - University of Wales, UK in 2005

FRCPath - Royal College of Pathologists, UK in 2009

FRCP - Royal College of Physicians, UK in 2015


Languages spoken

  • English

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £185
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Norwich Union
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Benenden

Location

All locations for Professor Dev Datta

Spire Cardiff Hospital

4.82

(192)

Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF23 8XL

Video consultation

0

(0)

Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1

Reviews

5

Excellent ,, Professor Datta is understanding ,kind ,thorough and professional. Really can not think how his practice of medicine could be improved upon.

08 May 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cardiovascular Disease
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Metabolic Medicine

5

I found Dr Datta to be extremely professional, open, considered and engaging. His explanations were clear and honest. A real credit to his profession.

29 Mar 2025verified patient

5

A very positive experience, I left the consultation with a clear understanding of the issue and the recommended treatment plan. I’m also happy with the follow-up plan. The online consultation worked really well for me.

27 Feb 2025verified patient

5

Dr Datta was thoughtful in his responses and actually listened to my experience of my own body. He was honest and forthright, offer sound advise and most importantly, solutions.

01 Oct 2024verified patient

5

Prof was reassuring and very understanding and explained the pros and cons of weight loss medication

23 Aug 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Metabolic Diseases

5

A very good doctor fantastic manner has help me so much

03 Jul 2024verified patient

5

Dev was very accommodating in reviewing me beyond his usual clinic commitments. He was very clear in his assessment and the way forward. Very kind of Dev to find time to help me with my health issues.

08 Jun 2024verified patient

5

I found Dr Datta very helpful, understanding and thorough in his approach and would not hesitate in going to see him again

24 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
High Cholesterol

5

Dr.Datta was very professional, polite and clear with consultation. Took time to explain and was very willing to take on any queries. We should have more doctors like this who are fully committed to their profession.

23 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
High Cholesterol

5

Clear and detailed in his approach. Understanding of the complexity of weight management but clear of the impact that it will have in later life.

06 May 2024verified patient
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Endorsements

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Professor Dev Datta is a leading expert for patients with complex lipid disorders; I have referred him a large volume of cases over the years and the feedback has been truly excellent. I would have no hesitation referring my own self to him if ever required.

31 Jul 2023
Endorsed for
Blood Testing and Results Interpretation
Lipids
Cardiometabolic Disease

Dr Rito Mitra

Dr Rito Mitra

Cardiology
I have referred patients to them

Professor Datta is an expert in his field of metabolic medicine. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a hard working, highly capable, physician who puts the patient at the centre of everything that he does.

31 Jul 2023
Endorsed for
Blood Testing and Results Interpretation
Lipids
Cardiometabolic Disease

DG

Dr Lindsay George

Endocrinology & Diabetes
Is a colleague
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Professor Dev Datta's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 66 reviews.

What languages does Professor Dev Datta speak?

Professor Dev Datta speaks English

Where is Professor Dev Datta located?

Professor Dev Datta primarily practices at Spire Cardiff Hospital, located at Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF23 8XL
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Professor Dev Datta is working Tuesday (09:00 - 11:30)

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