Dr Joban Sehmi
Consultant Cardiologist
BSc, MBBS, MRCP, PhD
Specialises in
I am a consultant cardiologist with an expertise in all aspects of general cardiology and sub-specialisation in advanced cardiac imaging. I qualified from Guys and St Thomas’ Medical school in 2003. I trained in cardiology in NW London, and have undertaken training in all aspects of advanced cardiac imaging. I have completed three years of sub-specialist training in cardiac imaging as part of the prestigious Royal Brompton and Imperial College fellowships.
I specialise in the management of all aspects of general cardiology including coronary disease, heart failure, arrhythmia and valvular heart disease. I have an sub-specialisy interest in advanced cardiac imaging and I am proficient in echocardiography, advanced/ contrast echo, transoesophageal echo, stress echo (pharmacological and exercise stress), cardiac CT (SCCT level 2) including TAVI planning and FFR CT, and cardiac MRI (EAVCI level 3).
My academic interests lie in population based genomics and epidemiology.I completed my PHD in 2013, during which I investigated genetic and environmental factors determining the increased risk of type-2 diabetes amongst South Asians compared to Europeans.I have presented at several national and international meetings, and our work was published in multiple high ranking scientific journals
I am clinical lead for heart failure at West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Joban Sehmi at Spire include:
Cardiology
- Cardiac CT scan (heart CT)
- Cardiac MRI scan (heart MRI)
- Contrast echocardiogram
- Stress electrocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Other treatments
- Transoesophageal echocardiography
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Bushey Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Arrhythmia (Electrophysiology)
Atrial fibrillation
Congenital heart disease
Hypertension
Echocardiography
Coronary artery disease
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBS / Guy's and St Thomas’ Medical School / 2003
MBBS is a basic medical degree
Professional memberships
Professional leadership
I am heart failure lead for West Hertfordhire Hospitals NHS Trust
Current NHS posts
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Personal profile
In my spare time I enjoy reading and cooking. I am a fan of Liverpool football club and play cricket and golf regularly.
Contact information
| Private secretary | Reshma Haria |
| Private secretary telephone | 07717686128 |
| Private secretary email | Joban.sehmi@nhs.net |