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Dr Chris Skene

Consultant Cardiologist

Dr Chris Skene

Consultant Cardiologist

About Dr Chris Skene

Personal Profile

Dr. Skene, MBChB, FRCP, PhD, is a highly experienced cardiologist specialising in all aspects of heart rhythm disturbances. With extensive training and a deep commitment to patient care, Dr. Skene brings over 25 years of expertise in diagnosing and treating arrhythmias, including advanced electrophysiological procedures and the management of implantable cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. Having qualified from the prestigious University of Edinburgh Medical School in 1997, Dr. Skene went on to earn a PhD from University College London.

His career in the NHS, he has seen him take on a wide range of clinical responsibilities, including innovating cardiac rhythm management services and conducting life-saving procedures for thousands of patients. Dr. Skene now provides expert and personalised care in the private sector, offering a comprehensive service that encompasses diagnostic tests, invasive electrophysiology studies, ablation therapies, and device implantation, all tailored to the unique needs of each patient. With a philosophy centred on delivering friendly, efficient, and compassionate care, Dr. Skene ensures that every patient feels listened to and supported at every stage of their treatment journey.

Whether dealing with common arrhythmias or complex heart rhythm disorders, Dr. Skene is dedicated to improving quality of life through cutting-edge treatments and exceptional clinical expertise **Practice Philosophy:** Dr. Skene is committed to providing expert care in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring that patients not only receive the most advanced treatments available but also feel reassured and well-informed throughout their care journey. By combining world-class expertise with a compassionate approach, Dr. Skene aims to make every patient’s experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

Clinical Interests

  • Diagnosis and management of heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias)
  • Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), accessory pathways, ventricular tachycardia and ventricular ectopics
  • Electrophysiology studies and catheter ablation
  • Pacemaker and defibrillator implantation
  • Holter monitoring, stress tests, and other diagnostic evaluations

Professional Memberships

  • MBChB, Edinburgh Medical School
  • PhD, University College London
  • EHRA Certified Invasive Electrophysiologist and Cardiac Devices Specialist

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Languages spoken

English

GMC number

4449883
A General Medical Council (GMC) number is a unique ID that shows a specialist is officially registered and approved to practice medicine in the UK.

Qualifications

MBChB, FRCP, PhD

Professional memberships

  • MBChB, Edinburgh Medical School
  • PhD, University College London
  • EHRA Certified Invasive Electrophysiologist and Cardiac Devices Specialist

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