Dr Osman Najam

CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGIST

Dr Osman Najam

GMC –  7074096

ABOUT Dr Osman Najam

Dr Osman Najam is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist specialising in the assessment and treatment of chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, high blood pressure and a wide range of heart conditions. He has extensive experience in coronary angiography and angioplasty (PCI), including complex procedures, and offers personalised, evidence-based care tailored to each patient.

He sees private patients across Kent, Surrey and London. Dr Najam places strong emphasis on clear communication, taking time to explain diagnoses, investigations and treatment options so patients feel informed and reassured.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Najam has a strong academic background, holding a PhD in cardiovascular science from University College London, with publications in leading international journals. He is passionate about using innovation and digital health to improve patient pathways, access to care and overall experience.

Dr Najam is known for his calm, thoughtful approach and commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred cardiology care.

Dr Osman Najam CREDENTIALS

  • Chest pain assessment and rapid access chest pain clinics
  • Palpitations and arrhythmia assessment
  • Coronary artery disease and angina
  • Acute coronary syndromes
  • Coronary angiography
  • Percutaneous coronary intervention (angioplasty and stenting), including complex PCI
  • Breathlessness and heart failure assessment
  • Hypertension
  • Cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention
  • Abnormal ECGs; Syncope and collapse assessment
  • Family history of heart disease and inherited cardiovascular risk
  • Pre-operative cardiac assessment
  • Second opinions in cardiology
  • Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust – Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Tonbridge Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ.
  • Honorary Consultant Cardiologist, St George’s Hospital – Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT

Dr Najam’s research interests include cardiovascular disease prevention and risk stratification, coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndromes, myocardial protection and cardioprotection, and complex coronary intervention. He has a strong academic background with a PhD in cardiovascular science from University College London and has published research in leading peer-reviewed journals, including Nature. He also has a growing interest in digital health and the responsible use of artificial intelligence to support cardiology pathways, triage and clinical decision-making, with the aim of improving patient care and access to specialist services.

Outside of work, Dr Najam enjoys spending time with his family and keeping active. He has a keen interest in fitness and regularly attends the gym, and also enjoys playing padel, tennis and football. He values a balanced lifestyle and believes that maintaining good physical and mental wellbeing is important for both patients and clinicians.

  • Previously – London and South East Cardiology Specialty Champion
  • Excellence in Leadership Award
  • London Deanery Trainee Merit Award
  • Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)
  • Grant awardee
  • Wellcome Trust Student Prize
  • Royal College of Radiologists Prize
  • English
  • Urdu
  • Hindi
  • Panjabi

Dr Najam has published research in leading international, peer-reviewed journals. Selected publications include work in Nature on cardioprotection, Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions on complex coronary intervention techniques, and the European Heart Journal on lipoprotein(a) and cardiovascular disease. His research has also appeared in Atherosclerosis, The British Journal of Cardiology, Diabetic Medicine and Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

  • MB ChB University of Manchester 2010
  • MRes University of Manchester 2010
  • MRCP Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (UK) 2014
  • PhD, Doctor of Philosophy University College London 2023

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