Cardiology
If you have any concerns relating to your heart, a Cardiologist can help find the cause and recommend a treatment plan.THE CARDIOLOGY CENTRE
AT KIMS HOSPITAL
We understand that if you have any concerns relating to your heart you want to be seen by an expert.
If you have been experiencing ongoing symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting spells, you can be referred to a Consultant Cardiologist. We work with Consultants, who in turn work with our dedicated cardiac Physiologists and nurses to provide a complete service to diagnose and treat heart-related conditions.
The first step is to contact our enquiries team to make an enquiry or book an appointment with one of the Cardiologists at KIMS Hospital or Sevenoaks Medical Centre.
If you need further treatment, we will carry out your procedure in our interventional cardiology suite at our hospital in Maidstone; a dedicated facility for more involved diagnostics and treatments such as angiograms, pacemaker implants, electrophysiology, stent insertions and more.
Please note: If you are suffering from severe chest pain or symptoms please dial 999
Why choose KIMS Hospital?
KIMS Hospital is home to the only private interventional cardiology facility in Kent, offering you the most comprehensive private cardiology service in the area.
Within our interventional cardiology suite is two Catheter Labs, which we use to perform minimally invasive procedures such as angioplasty (stent insertions) and ablation, as well as pacemaker implants, electrophysiology, and more.
What makes us unique is that we have a dedicated Cardiology unit with a dedicated Administration Team, Nurses, Physiologists, Radiographers and Cardiologists.
- We’re one of the highest volume independent Cardiology facilities in the UK 1
- We offer a unique rapid cardiac assessment service for patients with symptoms
- 98% of patients rate our service as ‘very good’, or ‘good’ 2
- We are a Bupa Accredited Cardiology Centre
- We are an Aviva and Vitality Cardiology Diagnostics Preferred Provider
1Based on national private cardiac volumes. Data source: The Private Healthcare Information Network (2022 – 2023)
2Data source: KIMS Hospital patient satisfaction results 2023
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Private Cardiology FAQs
What is cardiology?
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart disease and coronary artery disease.
What services does the KIMS Hospital offer at the Cardiology Centre?
The KIMS Hospital’s cardiology department offers a variety of diagnostic and treatment options for heart conditions, including echocardiograms, angiograms, and blood pressure monitoring. If further treatment is needed, interventional procedures can be carried out at the Maidstone facility.
Where is the Cardiology Centre located?
Where is the KIMS cardiology department located? The KIMS Hospital’s Cardiology Centre is located at two locations: Maidstone and Sevenoaks. Majority of testing and procedures will take place at KIMS Hospital in Maidstone, Kent.
When should I be referred to a cardiologist?
If you are experiencing any symptoms, such as, chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting spells, then you need to contact your local healthcare provider who will refer you to a cardiologist.
Please note: If you are suffering from severe chest pain or symptoms please dial 999
KIMS Hospital offers services that consists of a range of tests and heart scans that can determine the appropriate treatment for each individual patient. If you are experiencing any heart-related symptoms then you may benefit from our Rapid Cardiac Assessment Service. If you are not experiencing any symptoms but want peace of mind then we offer a Healthy Heart Assessment.
Why choose KIMS Hospital's Cardiology Centre?
KIMS Hospital’s Cardiology Centre is the only private interventional cardiology facility in Kent. We’re one of the highest volume independent Cardiology facilities in the UK and our clinical outcomes for Cardiology procedures are 100%.
We are a Bupa Accredited Cardiology Centre and we are an Aviva and Vitality Cardiology Diagnostics Preferred Provider.
We offer unique services to patients suffering from heart-related symptoms, as well as patients who are asymptomatic. Our rapid cardiac assessment service offers a bespoke set of scans and tests to help diagnosis and treat the symptoms you are experiencing. Our healthy heart assessment service is for those who are not experiencing any symptoms but wanting peace of mind.
Rapid Cardiac Assessment Service
If you are experiencing symptoms relating to your heart, our unique cardiac assessment service offers patients a triage with a Cardiac Nurse, followed by a tailored set of heart tests to obtain a detailed insight into your cardiovascular health, and a face-to-face consultation with a Cardiologist.
- Make a general enquiry
- Appointment enquiry
Our team are on hand to help answer any queries you might have about coming to KIMS Hospital or Sevenoaks Medical Centre. You can use the form below and one of our team will be in touch. Alternatively to speak to a member of our team, please call 01622 237 727.
Enquiry hours are Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am-4pm.
If you would like to book an appointment, you can use the form below and one of our team will be in touch.
Alternatively to speak to a member of our friendly team, please call 01622 237 500 between Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am-4pm.
Please be aware, if you are requesting a diagnostic scan such as an MRI, or CT, you must have a referral from a relevant clinician or Allied Health professional such as a physiotherapist.