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Professional statement
Dr Francesco Lo Monaco is an award-winning and highly rated cardiologist in London, who has just been recognised for his expertise in clinical cardiology in the European Awards in Medicine/Cardiology category 2022* He is expert in clinical cardiology and cardiac imaging, particularly in echocardiograms, electrocardiograms (ECG), stress tests, palpitations and heart check-ups. Dr Lo Monaco also sees private patients at a range of locations in central and west London including Chelsea and Westminister Hospital, 104 Harley Street, One Welbeck Heart Health as well as at the BMI Syon Clinic in Brentford.
*Dr Lo Monaco is a winner in the European Awards in Medicine 2022. Held every year at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, this prestigious award ceremony celebrates the professional achievements of specialists that have excelled in every field of medicine. Dr Lo Monaco has distinguished himself for his exceptional achievements in clinical cardiology. Read more about his achievement on the European Awards in Medicine website.
Dr Lo Monaco qualified in medicine with honours from the University of Pavia, Italy in 1997. He then completed specialist training in cardiology in Milan and worked in the city as a consultant cardiologist for several years. In 2006 he relocated to New York to undergo a postdoctoral fellowship in cardiology at the New York Medical College. During this period, Dr Lo Monaco qualified in medicine in the USA and published ground-breaking research related to cardiac stem cells. He went on to present his findings at 2008’s American Heart Association meeting, held in New Orleans. In 2009, he was appointed as a specialist cardiologist within Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust. Since then, Dr Lo Monaco has worked at several locations in central London as an associate specialist in cardiology, providing general cardiology care and cardiac imaging services for his patients.
Additional to his clinical work, Dr Lo Monaco is also actively involved in education and has been an honorary senior clinical lecturer and undergraduate tutor at Imperial College London since 2013. He is also an affiliate member of the Royal College of Physicians. In 2022, Dr Lo Monaco's significant contributions to his field were recognised when he won the Cardiology Award at the European Awards in Medicine.
Dr Lo Monaco appreciates that concerns about heart health can be worrying and offers same-day appointments at multiple locations as well as onsite exercise tolerance testing and twenty-four hour ECG Holter Monitor testing for the convenience of his patients. He additionally offers a free initial online consultation to discuss any problems you may experiencing and accepts all types of private health insurance.
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N I. Verified Patient
15/08/2024
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Dr. Lo Monaco and his team were excellent with me throughout my treatment. I was always well informed about my progress, and I was continually reassured of my recovery, which was really important for me mentally. I was also seen to at very short notice on some occasions.
F P. Verified Patient
12/07/2024
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Dr. Lo Monaco provided excellent care throughout my experience. The doctor was professional, attentive, and took the time to address all my concerns. I felt comfortable and well-informed during the entire process. Highly recommended for anyone seeking quality cardiac tests.
J B. Verified Patient
11/07/2024
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Dr Monaco and his back office team have been excellent throughout the investigation and treatment of my heart condition over the last nine months. The doctor is easy to get on with, thorough and clearly explained my medical condition and the procedures undertaken.
E O. Verified Patient
04/07/2024
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It is such a pleasure and a privilege to have Dr Lo Monaco as my Cardiologist. He is kind, empathetic and really listens. He also has great empathy and is action oriented. He and his team (Karen is also outstanding) organised tests right away as they were concerned for my wellbeing.