Consultant General & Interventional Cardiologist
MBBS, MD, FRCP (London), MA Clin Ed
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About Professor Kunadian
I am an Academic Consultant General and Interventional Cardiologist with over 13 years of experience at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital. I see private patients at Nuffield Health The Grosvenor Hospital, Chester — serving patients across Chester, Liverpool, Wirral and the wider Merseyside region.
My training spans the prestigious Mersey Cardiology Programme, an Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Alberta, Canada, and a research doctorate at Newcastle University. I hold an MA in Clinical Education from Edge Hill University and have completed the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford.
I am accredited in Cardiac CT by the British Society of Cardiac Computed Tomography, and I previously served as Clinical Director of Diagnostic and Clinical Services at the Countess of Chester Hospital, where I oversaw clinical operations across multiple specialties.
Alongside my clinical work, I serve as Year 2 Director of the MBChB Programme at the University of Liverpool School of Medicine, where I lead curriculum design, assessment and student wellbeing. I hold an Honorary Professorship at Chester Medical School, University of Chester.
Oxford Executive Leadership Programme, University of Oxford
Interventional Cardiology PCI Fellowship, University of Alberta, Edmonton
Research published in world's top medical journals across 29 peer-reviewed publications
Director of Diagnostics & Clinical Services, Countess of Chester Hospital
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London
Bupa Platinum Consultant — highest tier recognition
Qualifications & Training
Year 2 Director, MBChB Programme — University of Liverpool School of Medicine. Honorary Professor — Chester Medical School, University of Chester. Previous honorary roles at Newcastle University.
Previously Clinical Director of Diagnostic and Clinical Services — Countess of Chester Hospital. Responsible for clinical operations, national performance targets, quality governance, and budgetary control across multiple specialties.
Interventional Cardiology PCI Fellowship — University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (2012–2013). Training at London Chest Hospital, Northern Deanery and Mersey Cardiology Programme.
Oxford Executive Leadership Programme — University of Oxford. 2-year Clinical Leadership Programme — Countess of Chester Hospitals. MA in Clinical Education — Edge Hill University.
29 peer-reviewed journal publications (17 first author). 39 international abstract presentations (24 first author). Research model now used across the entire UK by the British Cardiac Interventional Society.
Fellow — Royal College of Physicians, London. Advisor — British Cardiac Interventional Society. Former Regional Specialty Advisor. NHS Northwest Leadership Academy Recognised Mentor.
Conditions Treated
Whether you are experiencing symptoms for the first time, seeking a second opinion, or want preventive cardiac assessment — Professor Kunadian offers expert diagnosis and personalised management across the full range of heart conditions.
Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Research & Publications
Professor Kunadian's research career began in acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), culminating in an academic MD Degree from Newcastle University (2004–2007). His thesis at James Cook University Hospital evaluated the reorganisation of myocardial infarction service delivery — specifically the transition from thrombolysis-based care to a primary PCI service, including the final analysis of the landmark MERLIN randomised trial.
His scholarly output includes 29 peer-reviewed journal publications (17 as first author), 18 original articles, 5 reviews, 3 case reports, and a book chapter on adjunctive PCI technology in the second edition of Essential Interventional Cardiology. He contributed to the EACTS clinical guideline on antiplatelet and anticoagulation management in cardiac surgery (European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2008). He has reviewed over 60 manuscripts since 2007 for leading journals including Heart, Annals of Internal Medicine and European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Professor Kunadian's research group was the first in the UK to publish individual PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) operator outcomes — a groundbreaking paper published in the BMJ (2008). Using cumulative funnel plots and statistical process control, this methodology has since been adopted across the entire UK by the British Cardiac Interventional Society (BCIS) for reporting individual cardiologist and hospital outcomes. His model is now a national standard used to assess performance across the NHS. He was also an invited expert presenter at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) Conference, Washington DC, USA (2007).
Lancet (2014): HEAT-PPCI Trial — Unfractionated heparin versus bivalirudin in primary PCI (529 citations)
BMJ (2008): Cumulative funnel plots for early detection of inter-operator variation in PCI — first UK publication of individual operator outcomes
Heart (2010): Impact of evidence-based strategies to reduce door-to-balloon time in STEMI using statistical process control
American Heart Journal (2007): Final analysis of the MERLIN randomised trial — early invasive versus conservative treatment after failed fibrinolysis
Annals of Thoracic Surgery (2007): Meta-analysis of valve haemodynamics — stentless versus stented aortic valves (106 citations)
Catheterization & Cardiovascular Interventions (2007): Meta-analysis comparing anti-embolic devices with standard PCI in acute myocardial infarction
Book Chapter: Adjunctive PCI technology — Essential Interventional Cardiology, 2nd edition
EACTS Guideline (2008): Antiplatelet and anticoagulation management in cardiac surgery — European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Ongoing research at Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital focuses on quality outcome analysis in PCI through regular formal evaluations and collaborative meetings. Current research interests include service reconfiguration in acute cardiac care, risk stratification and operator performance outcomes, and application of statistical process control in clinical pathways.
Academic, Teaching & Leadership
University of Liverpool — School of Medicine, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
As Year 2 Director, Professor Kunadian leads undergraduate medical education combining extensive frontline clinical experience with innovative, student-centred teaching. He is responsible for curriculum design, assessment frameworks, simulation-based learning, and student wellbeing across the entire Year 2 medical programme at one of the UK's leading Russell Group universities.
Chester Medical School, University of Chester
Honorary academic position recognising sustained contribution to medical education, clinical research and professional leadership. Previously held honorary roles at Newcastle University and the University of Liverpool.
Medical Education — Career-Long Commitment
Professor Kunadian has designed, led and delivered teaching for medical students, junior doctors and allied health professionals across case-based, problem-based, tutorial and simulation-based learning modalities. He has acted as a PACES examiner for the MRCP examinations with the Royal College of Physicians. His teaching is informed by an MA in Clinical Education from Edge Hill University and specialist coaching and mentoring training through the NHS Northwest Leadership Academy.
Cardiology Registrar Supervision — Mersey Region
He has taken lead roles in supervising, appraising and mentoring specialist cardiac registrars, overseeing training in cardiac catheterisation and PCI at both the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital. He has served as Deputy Programme Director for Cardiology in the Mersey region, Physician Education Supervisor and MSc-level lecturer. He regularly delivers invited talks and organises educational events at local, national and international levels.
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Previous Role)
Previously oversaw clinical operations across diagnostic and clinical services. Responsible for achieving national performance targets, quality governance compliance, budgetary control and multidisciplinary team leadership. Contributed to aftercare reviews, root cause analyses, medico-legal reporting, and inpatient safety strategies.
Countess of Chester Hospital — 7 Years (2017–2024)
Led appraisal and revalidation for over 300 doctors across the Trust, ensuring robust professional development and fitness to practise. Recognised mentor with the NHS Northwest Leadership Academy, bringing a compassionate and empowering approach to supporting colleagues and students facing challenging circumstances.
Private Medical Insurance
Professor Kunadian is a recognised consultant with all major UK private medical insurers. If you have private health insurance, your consultation and investigations may be covered. Please contact your insurer to confirm your benefit before your appointment.
Clinic Locations
Chester's leading private hospital. Professor Kunadian sees private patients here every Wednesday afternoon.
One of the UK's largest and busiest specialist cardiac centres. Professor Kunadian performs complex interventional cardiac procedures here.
Professor Kunadian previously served as Clinical Director of Diagnostics and Clinical Services and led the appraisal and revalidation programme for over 360 doctors.
Book a Consultation
Whether you are experiencing concerning symptoms, seeking reassurance, or would like a comprehensive heart assessment — Professor Kunadian offers clear explanations, personalised management, and access to the latest cardiac diagnostics, all in a single appointment.
To book your private consultation, please contact his secretary directly at Nuffield Health The Grosvenor Hospital, Chester. A GP referral letter is required.
Call Nuffield: 01244 680 444Secretary Contact
Michele White — Nuffield Health Chester
Hospital Phone
Secretary Direct
Consultation Days
Wednesdays — 15:30 to 20:00
Location
Nuffield Health The Grosvenor Hospital
Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7QP
Referral
GP referral letter required