

About Me
Dr. Raj Khiani - Consultant Cardiologist in London and Milton Keynes and Lead for Clinical Governance at the Royal Free Hospital
Dr Raj Khiani is an experienced Consultant Cardiologist practising in London and Milton Keynes. He provides expert assessment and treatment while taking the time to listen, explain findings clearly and involve patients in decisions about their care.
He treats the full range of common heart symptoms and conditions, including:
- Chest pain and breathlessness
- Palpitations, dizziness and blackouts
- Atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders
- High blood pressure and coronary heart disease
- Heart failure and heart valve disease
- Pacemakers and other implanted cardiac devices
Dr Khiani has particular expertise in heart rhythm disorders, heart failure and advanced pacemaker treatment, including cardiac resynchronisation therapy, His-bundle pacing and left-bundle pacing.
Alongside his clinical work, he is Lead for Clinical Governance in Cardiology at the Royal Free Hospital, with responsibility for patient safety, patient experience and the continuous improvement of care. He previously led the hospital’s arrhythmia service and remains actively involved in training doctors and fellow cardiologists in advanced pacing techniques.
What patients can expect
- A thorough clinical assessment
- Access to appropriate cardiac investigations
- A clear explanation of the diagnosis and treatment options
- Care tailored to the individual—not simply the test result
- Specialist expertise supported by senior NHS leadership experience
- Ongoing guidance and follow-up where needed
Dr Khiani welcomes patients with private medical insurance and those choosing to fund their own care.
Qualifications and Experience
BSc (Hons)
Imperial College, University of London - 1994
MBBS
Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University College London - 1995
MRCP (UK)
Royal College of Physicians, London - 1998
FRCP
Royal College of Physicians, London - 2011
I have worked in various locations throughout the UK within the NHS, gaining valuable experience.
Undergraduate Training - Royal Free Hospital, London - 1995
National Training Number - London Deanery, South Thames Rotation - 2004
Specialist Registrar/Senior Registrar in Cardiac devices - Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London - 2007
Cardiology Registrar - Papworth Hospital, Cambridge - 2001
Specialist Registrar in Cardiology - Royal Sussex County, Brighton - 2004
Consultant Cardiologist - Milton Keynes University Hospital and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford - 2009
Research Fellow - South Manchester University Hospital - 2002
Cardiology Specialist Registrar - St Georges Hospital, London - 2006
Consultant Cardiologist - Royal Free Hospital School Of Medicine, London - 2015 to Present

