About Dr Navin Chandra
Leading Consultant Cardiologist with over 15 years of experience in interventional cardiology and complex cardiac care.
Biography
Dedicated to Excellence in Cardiac Care
Dr Navin Chandra is a highly respected Consultant Cardiologist at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and an Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust. With a distinguished career spanning over 15 years in Interventional Cardiology, his expertise lies in performing complex cardiac procedures and managing high-risk patients with precision and care. Dr Chandra enjoys training, mentoring and clinical education and is the Specialty Lead for Cardiology at Brunel Medical School (2024). He was awarded fellowship to the Royal College of Physicians in 2024 (FRCP UK).
Qualifications & Certifications
- MBBS & BSc (Hons) — Guy's, King's & St Thomas's School of Medicine (2004)
- MRCP UK — Member of the Royal College of Physicians (2007)
- MD (Res) — University of London (2014)
- BCIS International Fellowship — Vancouver Island, Canada
- Subspecialty Training in Interventional Cardiology — Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
- FRCP (UK) - Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (2022)
A Journey of Specialized Training and Innovation
Dr Chandra qualified from Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’s School of Medicine in 2004 with MBBS and BSc (Hons) degrees, and achieved Membership to the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP UK) in 2007. He completed an MD (Res) from the University of London in 2014 and undertook specialist training in Cardiology on the London Deanery North-West Thames Rotation, followed by subspecialty training in Interventional Cardiology at Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust.
Following his specialist training, Dr Chandra was awarded the prestigious British Cardiovascular Interventional Society (BCIS) International Fellowship on Vancouver Island, Canada — developing his expertise in managing complex patients with heart disease, including those conventionally considered high-risk. His award-winning research has focused on Sports Cardiology and Inherited Cardiac Conditions, resulting in numerous high-impact peer-reviewed publications and international conference presentations. He is passionate about incorporating technology, physiology, and imaging in the management of heart disease to optimise patient care and maximise outcomes.
Areas of Expertise
Specialized Skills & Experience
Complex Interventional Procedures
Over 1000 successful high-risk cardiac interventions including PCI, TAVI, and permanent pacemaker implantation.
Clinical Excellence
Recognised for outstanding patient outcomes and care quality across NHS trusts and private practice.
Research & Publications
Award-winning published author in leading Cardiology journals, with a focus on Sports Cardiology and Inherited Cardiac Conditions.
Teaching & Training
Clinical supervisor and mentor to cardiology fellows, contributing to the advancement of interventional cardiology training. Speciality Lead for Cardiology at Brunel Medical School.
Affiliations & Memberships
Insights & Resources
