Dr Michael John Van Der Watt
Consultant Cardiologist
MB ChB, FCP (SA)
Specialises in
- Heart Health Check
I am involved in all aspects of cardiology, including acute coronary syndromes, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, fainting, chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations etc. My particular interests are invasive cardiology, echocardiography (including transoesophageal echocardiography), and pacemaker implantation. I also offer the newly launched Heart Health Check at Spire Bushey Hospital, a comprehensive heart health assessment.
I initially specialised in internal medicine in South Africa, and then emigrated to the UK in 1995 to specialise in cardiology. I am a consultant cardiologist at Watford General Hospital.
My private practice is based at the Spire Bushey Hospital, with specialist echo procedures done at Watford General Hospital, and invasive procedures done at The Wellington Hospital and Watford General Hospital.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Michael John Van Der Watt at Spire include:
Cardiology
- Blood pressure test
- Blood tests for heart disease risk (cardiac testing)
- Cardiac catheterisation
- Cardiac MRI scan (heart MRI)
- Cardiomemo recording
- Cardioversion
- Contrast echocardiogram
- ECG monitoring or event recorder - 24/48 hour
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Exercise ECG
- Pacemaker implantation
- Stress electrocardiogram
Other treatments
- Angina
- Angiograms
- Breathlessness
- Chest pain
- Echocardiography
- Fainting
- Heart failure
- High blood pressure
- Implantable loop recorder (ILR)
- Invasive cardiology
- Palpitations
- Valve disease
Heart Health Check
Understand your heart. Protect your future
Your heart works hard for you every day. Our Heart Health Check gives you a clear picture of how it’s performing - so you can take proactive steps to protect your wellbeing.
Whether you’ve noticed new symptoms or simply want reassurance, this consultant-led package combines advanced diagnostic tests with expert advice and a clear plan for next steps.
Now available at Spire Bushey Hospital and Spire Harpenden Hospital
Call to book 0116 272 9040
Get in touch
Additional information
Clinical interests
Current NHS posts
Watford General Hospital - Consultant Cardiologist and Medical Director of West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Personal profile
I am married, and have two daughters. I am an avid fly-fisherman, and enjoy rugby and rowing. My hobbies include computers, wine collection, and gourmet cooking.
Contact information
| Telephone | 020 8901 5555 |
| Private secretary | Anne O'Connor |
| Private secretary telephone | 020 8901 5593 |