Dr Thuraia Nageh

I am a Consultant Cardiologist with over 30 years of expertise in the diagnosis and management of cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease (stable and unstable angina, heart attacks and chest pain), hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias/palpitations including atrial fibrillation and SVT, heart failure, cardiomyopathy and valvular heart disease. I am also a regional expert in the management of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). I routinely perform invasive coronary angiography and permanent pacemaker implantation. I am the Cardiac Clinical Research Lead at Southend Hospital, and I carry out clinical cardiac research and publish widely in the field. I am involved in the clinical teaching and training of medical students (Bart’s and the London and Anglia Ruskin Medical Schools) and of junior (Resident) doctors in training at Southend Hospital.

I qualified with Honours from St Bartholomew’s Medical College (University of London) in 1993, after attaining a First Class Honours BSc degree From King’s College London. I then undertook training posts in London, including the Royal Brompton, London Chest, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals before completing my specialist Cardiology training at King’s College Hospital, London and the Swiss Cardiovascular Centre, Berne. I completed my research thesis in clinical Invasive Cardiology and obtained my MD in 2004 (University of London), and was competitively awarded the prestigious British Heart Foundation Advanced Training Scholarship in the same year. I was appointed as a Consultant Cardiologist at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in 2005 and also hold an Honorary contract at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, Essex.

I welcome appropriate patients wishing to self-refer without the need for a GP/Specialist letter of referral.

Below is feedback from some of my patients at Spire Wellesley Hospital:

August 2025: 'I had the privilege of seeing Dr Nageh as my private cardiologist and I couldn’t have asked for better care. From the very first consultation, Dr Nageh was kind, patient and incredibly thorough. She took the time to listen to all of my concerns, explained everything clearly, and made sure I felt reassured and informed about my condition and treatment options. Her professionalism, expertise, and genuine compassion made a difficult time much easier to manage. I felt I was in excellent hands throughout the process, and she always made me feel like a person, not just a patient. Excellent communication and support over email regarding concerns, by both Dr Nageh and her secretary Natalie. I am truly grateful for her care and highly recommend Dr Nageh to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring cardiologist.'

August 2025: 'Dr Nageh was very kind and listened carefully to my symptoms, asking follow up questions to get a better picture of my concerns. She run several tests to assess what could be going on. Tests were done soon after and the results came back within 2-3 weeks. The whole process felt easy, thorough and fast, which is always appreciated when it comes to concerns around one’s heart!'

March 2026: 'I wanted to offer some feedback and pass my thanks to Dr Nageh. I felt very well looked after during the initial consultation and the follow up call. It was refreshing to not feel rushed at any point. I really appreciated her time explaining in detail my situation and my options. The whole process was dealt with so professionally. Thank you!'

March 2026: 'Thank you for today's appointment. It felt like a great achievement to be able to walk in to see you! You have made such a difference to my daily life and my ability to enjoy it. Before I saw you I was collapsing regularly and found even a very simplified daily life extremely difficult. Thank you for undertaking the tests, reporting, medications and advice. From the very start you have listened to me with great understanding; you made me feel heard, which is something that not all doctors are able to do. You understood how I felt, got to grips with my case quickly and made quick progress in treating me. The average time to diagnosis with POTS seems to be measured in years so I am deeply grateful to you for being truly excellent at what you do. Not only that, but the way you spoke with me and listened to me and made me feel - this element is less apparent on paper but it is extremely valuable to someone like me with a complex condition that has somewhat fallen through the gaps in medical disciplines and had trouble getting diagnosed and treated. POTS patients seem to be rather individual with their causes, symptoms and effective treatment so a "one size fits all" approach is far from useful. Thank you for taking me as an individual and listening when I had questions or concerns, taking what I had to say into account. Thank you again for getting me so far along my recovery. You have been an absolute star.'

March 2026: 'I just wanted to send a quick note of thanks to Dr Nageh for all your help with my recently diagnosed atrial fibrillation. As before, I remain deeply impressed by Dr Nageh’s knowledge, clarity, and practical approach. As an American citizen who has experienced the challenges of the US healthcare system, it has been a real relief—now that I am retired and back in the UK—to encounter the straightforward, honest, and highly efficient care provided by her. Half the battle for patients is confidence in their doctor and in the decisions made together—and I certainly have that confidence in her.'

April 2026: 'I would wish to make the following comments as to my recent treatment by Dr. Nageh. As you can imagine, the worries I had following my recent skiing incident. I saw Dr. Nageh the Tuesday after I returned home. She explained to me her initial concerns as to what had occurred and with particular reference to my heart. She did it in a very reassuring way and was clear in what the next steps would be. With the procedures that followed, everything was explained to me as to what was going to happen and afterwards the results. To conclude, whilst I have suffered a heart attack, at all times, I felt assured that I was in very capable, professional and caring hands. I can’t thank her enough for everything.'

April 2026: 'I am very pleased that you are my specialist. It is rare to meet someone with such clarity of mind, depth of understanding, and evident skill.'