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About Dr Elisabetta Fabris
Personal Profile
If you are self-paying, we also offer a 60-minute, more comprehensive and holistic appointment that includes interpretation of previous results and a review of medications. The cost is £450. This must be booked via our National Enquiry Centre and not via online booking. Please call the number at the very top of this page to book.
Dr Fabris has a particular specialist interest in early cancer diagnosis and in the assessment and management of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, heart failure, thrombosis, atrial fibrillation and syncope.
She holds full accreditation in transthoracic echocardiography from theBritish Society of Echocardiographyand has a strong interest in the use of echocardiography as an advanced diagnostic tool in clinical practice.
Her echocardiography training was undertaken both in Milan and within the Cardiology Department at theUniversity of Chicago, further strengthening her expertise in cardiovascular imaging.
Over the last 20 years, Dr Fabris has produced several publications in the field of General Medicine, including:
Specialist in Rapid diagnosis of cancer, Complex Symptoms & Cardiovascular Assessment
Dr Fabris is a highly experienced Consultant Physician with over 20 years of practice in General and Acute Medicine. She provides expert, compassionate, and thorough medical care to adults with complex or unexplained symptoms.
She currently leads the Rapid Diagnostic Clinic at Kings College University Hospitals, part of the South East London Cancer Alliance. This specialist service assesses patients with persistent or non-specific symptoms where there may be concern about serious underlying illness, including cancer.
Her work in early cancer diagnosis was published in Future Oncology (2025), evaluating the real-world impact of Rapid Diagnostic Clinics across South East London (see publications list below).
This experience gives her particular expertise in:
- Evaluating complex or vague symptoms
- Identifying red flags promptly
- Coordinating investigations efficiently
- Ensuring seamless multidisciplinary care
Private Consultations at The Sloane Hospital, Beckenham
At The Sloane Hospital, Dr Fabris offers:
- Comprehensive/holistic medical consultations
- Rapid diagnostic assessment of unexplained symptoms
- Cancer concern evaluation
- Cardiovascular review
- Second opinion
- Complex case coordination
- General health assessments
Her consultations are calm, structured and thorough, with a strong emphasis on communication and shared decision-making.
She provides specialist consultations with the aim to rule out cancer or other severe medical conditions.
She can also provide assessment and management of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, heart failure, thrombosis, atrial fibrillation and syncope.
Dr Fabris is known for her thoughtful, analytical approach combined with genuine compassion and clear communication. Her aim is always to ensure that patients leave their consultation feeling clearer, supported and confident about the next steps in their care.
General Internal Medicine & Complex Presentations
Before leading the Rapid Diagnostic Clinic, Dr Fabris worked for 16 years as a Consultant in Acute Medicine, including serving as Clinical Lead and Clinical Governance Lead.
She was the first Acute Physician appointed at Princess Royal University Hospital and played a key role in developing and expanding the consultant-led service. Throughout her career, she has managed thousands of acute and complex cases across multiple specialties.
She frequently supports patients with:
- Unexplained weight loss
- Abnormal blood tests
- Breathlessness
- Recurrent infections
- Multi-system or complex conditions
- Diagnostic uncertainty
Her training in General Internal Medicine allows her to take a holistic view, assessing the whole person rather than focusing on a single organ system. Over the last 3 years, Dr Fabris has made several presentations to local GPs in the Bromley and Bexley area to promote early cancer diagnosis in the community.
Cardiovascular Expertise
Dr Fabris has a strong specialist interest in cardiology and cardiac imaging.
She holds full accreditation in transthoracic echocardiography from the British Society of Echocardiography and previously directed focused echocardiography training programmes in collaboration with the Resuscitation Council UK
She provides expert assessment of:
- Hypertension
- Palpitations
- Breathlessness
- Heart failure
- Pulmonary embolism risk, diagnosis and treatment
Where appropriate, she can arrange timely cardiac investigations as part of a coordinated diagnostic plan.
Leadership & Professional Recognition
Dr Fabris completed a Diploma in Healthcare Leadership through the University of Leuven (Belgium), part of the European University Hospital Alliance programme, with a focus on value-based healthcare and patient-centred systems.
Under her leadership, the Rapid Diagnostic Clinic has received recognition for:
- Outstanding collaboration in integrated care
- Inclusivity in patient services
- Team of the Year nomination
She has also been awarded Local Clinical Excellence Awards in recognition of her leadership in Acute Medicine.
These achievements reflect her commitment to high standards of governance, patient safety and compassionate care.
Dr Fabris obtained an honours Degree in Medicine in Milan-Italy 1998. She completed her specialist training in General Internal Medicine in 2003 before moving to the UK in 2004. She has since worked as an General Medicine NHS Consultant for the last 22 years.
She is fully registered with the General Medical Council and holds a current licence to practise.
Languages:
- English (fluent)
- Italian (mother tongue)
- Spanish (conversational)
Clinical Interests
She holds full accreditation in transthoracic echocardiography from theBritish Society of Echocardiographyand has a strong interest in the use of echocardiography as an advanced diagnostic tool in clinical practice.
Her echocardiography training was undertaken both in Milan and within the Cardiology Department at theUniversity of Chicago, further strengthening her expertise in cardiovascular imaging.
Over the last 20 years, Dr Fabris has produced several publications in the field of General Medicine, including:
- A real-world evaluation of the rapid diagnostic clinic roll out in South East London
- Imminent Pulmonary Embolisation Clot In Transit
- Determination of Lipid Profile In Patients With Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack
- Presentation Of Pulmonary Embolism As A Syncope: Diagnostic Problems In Emergency Departments
Professional Website
Professional Memberships
- SAM-Society of Acute Medicine
- BSE-British Society of Echocardiography
- BMA-British Medicine Association
- Resus-UK: Resuscitation Council
