Dr Jason Dungu

I am a consultant cardiologist with a private practice at Spire Hartswood Hospital, Brentwood, Essex. I have extensive experience in treating patients with chest pain and ischaemic heart disease, palpitations, valve disease, heart failure and hypertension and perform a wide range of diagnostic investigations including non-invasive stress tests and coronary angiograms.

I graduated from St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College London and trained in cardiology at Hammersmith Hospital. I undertook cardiac MRI training at Royal Brompton hospital in London, where I was later appointed as locum consultant before moving to the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre. I was the first cardiologist with specialised cardiac MRI training in the Essex region. I perform cardiac MRI and complex echocardiography to a high standard with international accreditation in both techniques.

Outside of clinical practice, I have a keen interest in research and regularly collaborate on studies aiming to improve the care of patients with a wide variety of cardiac conditions. I am known for my love of teaching and have received several accolades and prizes for training junior doctors.

I take time to listen to patients in a caring manner and focus on their concerns while managing expectations. I use an individualised and holistic approach to patient care including thorough clinical assessment and careful explanation of the management plan.

My research interest is cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease) and I was awarded a BHF Clinical Research Fellowship in 2009, culminating in the award of a PhD degree. The research project produced several papers and over 30 abstracts. I have presented at major international cardiology conferences in Europe and North America.