Dr Christopher Malkin areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Chris Malkin is a highly rated consultant interventional cardiologist based in Leeds.
He specialises in TAVI (keyhole aortic valve implantation) , coronary intervention (stents), valvular heart disease, chest pain and hypertension.
Dr Malkin trained in Sheffield obtained an honours degree and post-graduate MD. In 2010, he was awarded a prestigious BCIS training fellowship (British Cardiac Interventional Society) and spent a year of higher training in South Australia.
In 2010 Dr Malkin was appointed consultant interventional cardiologist at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals. and is now one of the highest volume operators in the region. He is highly skilled in coronary intervention and has excellent outcomes - all of which are published annually on the NHS Choices website. He is also a leading member of the Leeds trans-catheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) programme and performs more than 400 aortic valve interventions annually.
In addition to his consultancy work, he co-operates in important clinical trials of new technologies and training programmes for start-up centres, most recently starting a programme of non surgical mitral valve repair (mitraclip).
Dr Malkin performs training and proctoring for TAVI procedures all round the world; most recently in India and Taiwan
Dr Malkin takes time to make a correct diagnosis in his patients to ensure they receive the most accurate information. He believes in open discussion and will assist his patients in making suitable choices to for their health.
Patient reviews
C B. Verified Patient
11/03/2024
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Dr Malkin comes highly recommended. He is kind, empathetic and really listened to my concerns. I never felt rushed in his presence, he was always reassuring and is incredibly knowledgeable in his field! I am very grateful to have found such a fantastic Cardiologist!
C M. Verified Patient
05/02/2023
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Patients comments
Chris Malkin listened well, responded professionally and was a very clear communicator. The reception staff initially ignored me and the communication was a little awkward. After this initial glitch everything went smoothly.
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Thank you for this feedback to me and to Leeds Nuffield We are working on ways to communicate more quickly and efficiently to patients while maintaining confidentiality and safety
J M. Verified Patient
17/02/2021
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From, confirmation phone call, pre op tests, TAVI procedure to home 10 days. 7 weeks later, post op echocardiogram & discharge chat with Dr Malkin. I’m now walking daily for over 30 mins. The TAVI journey with Dr Malkin & his team, was a great success