Dr Narasimharajapura (Raj) Rajendra

Dr Narasimharajapura (Raj) Rajendra

Consultant Cardiologist

MBBS, MD, CCT, FESC, FRCP, FSCAI


Specialises in

  • Cardioversion
  • Cardiac catheterisation
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Pacemaker implantation
  • TAVI: transcatheter aortic valve implantation

I have been working as a consultant cardiologist for the last 12 years and have extensive experience of establishing excellence not only in the UK but also internationally, specializing in coronary and structural intervention.

I specialise in treatment of valvular heart disease (Aortic stenosis/ mitral stenosis) and practice high volume TAVI (keyhole treatment for aortic stenosis). I am an expert in treatment of coronary blockages ( angioplasty/ stent/ rotablation).I also undertake pacemaker implantations.

I have set up successful primary angioplasty and TAVI services in Mysore, India which has helped thousands of patients in their hour of need. I have extensive experience of research and have received many awards and prizes in my career.

Timely and efficient patient care is my top priority and we have won the UHL NHS Trust’s innovation award in 2024 for the TAVI pathway.

I specialise in treatment of coronary blockages by means of coronary angioplasty/ stenting. I am adept in calcium modification techniques, such as rotablation and lithotripsy. I am a high volume TAVI implanter and have also proctored colleagues, worldwide. I also specialise in pacemaker implantation.

To date, I have performed over 6,000 coronary angioplasties, predominantly radially. I have implanted over 750 TAVIs- transfemoral in the last 5 years. In the last 15 years, I have implanted more than 2,000 permanent pacemakers.

I have been appointed as Honorary Senior Lecturer by the University of Leicester. I am actively involved in ongoing research projects at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

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General Medical Council Number: 6036247

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Narasimharajapura (Raj) Rajendra at Spire include:

Cardiology

Other treatments

TAVI: Transcatheter Aortic Valve implantation

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Additional information

MBBS / Bangalore University, India / 2000
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

MRCP / Royal college of Physicians, Edinburgh / 2004
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians

MD / University of Dundee / 2010
Doctor of Medicine

CCT / Cardiology/General Internal Medicine, GMC, UK / 2013
Certificate of Completion of Training

FESC / Fellow of European Society of Cardiology / 2013
Fellow of European Society of Cardiology

FRCP / Edinburgh / 2014
Fellow Royal college of Physicians

FSCAI / USA / 2022
Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions


Professional memberships

BCIS-British Cardiovascular intervention society

BAPIO- British association of physicians of Indian origin

ESC- Stroke council


Professional leadership

Audit lead for Cardiology department at Glenfield Hospital Leicester

Consultant Cardiologist- Structural and coronary intervention. UHL NHS Trust/ Senior Lecturer (Hon) University of Leicester
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I enjoy long walks, reading philosophy and spending time with family.

Private secretary Kelly Moore
Private secretary telephone 07771925310
Private secretary email kelly.moore35@nhs.net