Dr Gajen Sunthar KanaganayagamMRCP, PhD, MBBS, BSc
MRCP, PhD, MBBS, BSc
MRCP, PhD, MBBS, BSc
MRCP, PhD, MBBS, BSc
Cardiologist
17 years of experience
London, W1G 8BJ
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25 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Arjun K Ghosh, Mr Raghav Dwivedi and 16 others
17 years of experience
London, W1G 8BJ
(+8 more)
25 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Arjun K Ghosh, Mr Raghav Dwivedi and 16 others
Latest Patient Review
18 Apr 2025
Latest Skill endorsement
30 Sep 2024
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Dr Gajen Sunthar KanaganayagamMRCP, PhD, MBBS, BSc
MRCP, PhD, MBBS, BSc
MRCP, PhD, MBBS, BSc
MRCP, PhD, MBBS, BSc
Cardiologist
17 years of experience
London, W1G 8BJ
(+8 more)
25 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Arjun K Ghosh, Mr Raghav Dwivedi and 16 others
17 years of experience
London, W1G 8BJ
(+8 more)
25 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Arjun K Ghosh, Mr Raghav Dwivedi and 16 others
Latest Patient Review
18 Apr 2025
Latest Skill endorsement
30 Sep 2024
Contact
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About Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam
Dr Kanaganayagam is a consultant cardiologist who works at Imperial College NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust. He sees patients who have chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, leg swelling and for cardiac risk management. He manages a broad range of conditions such as coronary artery disease, valve disease, arrhythmias and heart failure, as well as hypertension and high cholesterol.
Dr Kanaganayagam is the head of cardiology imaging at Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals, and is very experienced in CT coronary angiography (with calcium score), stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography and cardiac MRIs. He regularly performs cardiology imaging for his and other heart specialists' patients to help manage their conditions. He initiated a large Community Heart Failure service at Imperial and continues to care for patients with both reduced and preserved systolic function (HFPEF and HFREF), as well as other complex conditions. His passion for high quality care is reflected in his previous role as one of three Directors of Quality and Safety across Imperial and his position on the Executive Management Board.
Dr Kanaganayagam is involved in cardiovascular research, and he has written a number of review papers and delivered lectures on cardiac CT, echocardiography, and cardiac MRI both in the UK and abroad. He is also an honorary senior lecturer in cardiology at Imperial College.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & skill endorsements by other professionals
- Echocardiogram (63)
- Chest Pain (63)
- High Blood Pressure (51)
- Others (343)
Subspecialties
- Heart Failure
- Cardiac Imaging
- Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
All conditions and treatments
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6159439
Qualifications
Education:
- Kings College London - MBBS - 2007
- St Thomas' Hospital - PhD - 2007
- Kings College London - BSc - 2002
Memberships:
- British Society of Echo
- European Society of Cardiology
- British Society of Cardiovascular Imagine
- British Cardiac Society
- Britsh Heart Valve Society
Languages spoken
- English
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £240
- Follow-up appointment: £180
insurers
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- WPA
- Legal & General
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Benenden
- Bupa Platinum
Location
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(2931)
35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
(416)
941 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, United Kingdom, TW8 9DU
Reviews
5
We felt we were in the hands of a rue professional but who was very friendly and patient at the same time. Delighted he was able to see us
5
I had a great experience. The doctor was reassuring, listened to my issues and overall provided exceptional consultation. I would highly recommend! Thank you Dr Kanaganayagam for your help
5
5
Gajen was excellent and very efficient, along with being very understanding, particularly knowing about me being Neurodivergent. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others
5
I took my 83 year old dad to Dr. Sunthar for a check up for the first time after his heart complications, and we were very pleased with his professionalism and friendly service. After starting his prescribed medication, my dad is now feeling much better. I would highly recommend Dr. Sunthar
5
Dr K was very kind, reassured me through the whole appointment and I’ve seen great results from his care and plan for me regarding my cardiovascular health. Thank you Dr K.
5
Dearest Dr. Kanaganayagam is a very knowledgeable and friendly doctor. He is taking care of my health last so many years. I was very lucky to know him and I wanted to very much to continue his kind help to my health. Thousand times to thank him so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️
4.25
5
Great bedside manner and knowledge.
5
Dr Kanaganayagam explained the results well and what needed to be done going forward. He wasted no time in getting all the necessary investigations. He answered all my questions. I would 100% recommend Dr Kanaganayagam.
Endorsements
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Dr Kanaganayagam is a well-known expert in all aspects of general cardiology and cardiac imaging. He is active in the related research space and has excellent patient feedback. He is a valued colleague.
30 Sep 2024
Dr Arjun K Ghosh
CardiologyGajen is a very accomplished and knowledgeable Cardiologist and Consultant Colleague. He is very caring to his patients and offers personalised, patient centric high quality care. He is very well liked by his patients and colleagues alike. I highly recommend him.
21 Jul 2024
Mr Raghav Dwivedi
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)Dr Kanaganayagam is an excellent cardiologist - my patients have really valued his warm and thorough approach. Very happy to have him as a colleague!
11 Jul 2024
Dr. Sam Pannick
GastroenterologyDr Kanaganayagam is a fantastic clinician and highly valued colleague. Would strongly recommend without any hesitation.
06 May 2024
Dr Antonis Pavlidis
CardiologyFAQ
What are Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam's reviews like?
Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 205 reviews.
What languages does Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam speak?
Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam speaks English
Where is Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam located?
Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam primarily practices at The Harley Street Clinic, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
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What are Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam working hours?
Dr Gajen Sunthar Kanaganayagam is working Monday (16:30 - 18:30), Tuesday (14:00 - 17:00), Wednesday (18:30 - 20:00, 18:30 - 20:00), Thursday (17:30 - 20:00, 17:30 - 20:00), Friday (15:00 - 18:30, 10:00 - 12:00), Saturday (09:00 - 12:00)
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