Dr Raj Chahal

Dr Raj Chahal, Heart Failure and Pacing Devices Specialist.

Dr Chahal graduated in 2006 from the University of Liverpool Medical School before training in general cardiology the North West of England. He gained sub-speciality training and experience in heart failure management and complex device implantation at Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital. After two decades away from the South Coast he returned for a heart failure fellowship post at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth before being appointed as a Consultant Cardiologist at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Dr Chahal has a passion for patient-centred high-quality care and prides himself on his communication with his patients. He sees patients with general cardiology problems such as breathlessness, chest pains, palpitations, dizziness & black-outs as well as managing high blood pressure and high cholesterol/lipid levels. He specialises in seeing patient with possible and confirmed heart failure with expert understanding of the use of the latest evidenced based medicines to help patients. He also specialises in the implant and follow up of pacemakers, CRT devices as well as defibrillators.

Publications

NICE diagnostic heart failure pathway: screening referrals identifies patients better served by community-based management.
ESC Heart Fail. 2021 Dec;8(6):5600-5605
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.13608

Heart failure and acute renal failure in the cardio-renal syndrome.
Clinical Medicine Mar 2020, 20 (2) 146-150
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmed.2019-0422

Interests & Activities

In my spare time I enjoy watching sports. When the weather allows I love being outdoors, whether it’s walking in the countryside or hills or even gardening. I am a keen amateur cook and love learning new techniques and recipes to try. Music is a passion of mine, and helps me easily switch off from any stressful day. I have recently gained my motorbike licence and enjoy riding and exploring the countryside.

Dr Chahal has declared that he does not hold a share or financial interest in the Dorset Heart Clinic or any company owned by the Trust or Regent’s Park Healthcare.
Dr Chahal has declared that he does not hold a share or financial interest in equipment used at the Dorset Heart Clinic or any Trust or Regent’s Park Healthcare facility.
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