Dr Reza Zadeh

I am an interventional and general cardiologist at University Hospitals Sussex. I am based at Worthing Hospital and perform emergency life-saving procedures at The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

I provide specialist clinics in all aspects of cardiology including chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizzy episodes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and murmurs.

I sub-specialise in coronary artery disease and perform angiography and angioplasty (stents) using state-of-the-art technologies including intra-vascular imaging (IVUS and OCT) as well as performing tests such as pressure wire studies and microvascular assessment to fully assess the causes of chest pain and treat any significant disease.

I also perform non-invasive cardiac CT to assess the coronary health of my patients to provide a risk score for future cardiovascular events and discuss ways to try and reduce this risk. Prevention is key.

I completed my training in Manchester, Boston (USA) and Auckland (NZ). I graduated with an Honours degree from The University of Manchester in 2006 and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) in 2009.

I was awarded a British Heart Foundation (BHF) fellowship to complete my PhD research. My postdoctoral research took place at Harvard University and I was subsequently employed as an NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology at the University of Manchester. I was awarded a British Cardiac Intervention Society (BCIS) fellowship and trained in complex cardiac interventions at the world renowned Greenlane Centre (Auckland). I worked as a consultant in NZ before returning to UK and settling in beautiful Sussex.

I am the Clinical Lead (head of department) for Cardiology at Worthing Hospital. This is a challenging yet rewarding position and I strive to do my best to help shape the department to deliver the best care for our patients.

In addition to my clinical work, I am the Deputy Lead for undergraduate Medicine 303 at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. In this role, I help to organise, teach and examine the next generation of doctors.