Private Paediatric Cardiologist in London
Dr Nitha Naqvi — Consultant Children's Heart Specialist
Dr Nitha Naqvi (BSc(hons), MBBS(hons), MSc, FRCPCH) is a leading private consultant paediatric cardiologist, a specialist child heart doctor, on Wimpole Street in Central London. With over 20 years of specialist experience, she provides comprehensive baby heart checks, rapid-access consultations, paediatric echocardiograms, and ECGs for children of all ages.
Specialist Heart Care for Children
Dr Naqvi specialises in heart problems in babies, children and teenagers, including heart murmurs, chest pain, fainting, congenital heart disease, holes in the heart, Kawasaki’s disease, Marfan’s and Loeys-Dietz syndrome, palpitations, arrhythmia, SVT, ADHD cardiac screening and family screening.
With more than 20 years’ experience of looking after sick children, Dr Naqvi’s child-friendly professional manner puts children and parents at ease. She provides a comprehensive, high-quality, rapid one-stop diagnostic service.
Winner of the Natwest Top Asian Woman of the Year award and recipient of the iWantGreatCare Certificate of Excellence.
Common Symptoms & Concerns
Rapid diagnostic evaluation & peace of mind for parents in London
Heart Murmurs
Extra sounds heard with a stethoscope. Expert evaluation to differentiate innocent flow murmurs from structural defects.
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Chest Pain
Chest pain in children is common and anxiety-provoking. Specialised cardiac assessment to rule out underlying concerns.
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Palpitations & SVT
Sensations of a racing, fluttering, or skipping heart beat. Investigation for supraventricular tachycardia and rhythm changes.
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Fainting & POTS
Syncope, sudden dizziness, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome in growing adolescents and active teenagers.
Read More about fainting and POTS in teenagersOne-Stop Cardiac Investigations
Child-friendly, same-day diagnostic testing at 77 Wimpole Street
Paediatric Echocardiogram
Non-invasive ultrasound scan providing high-resolution imaging of heart valves, chambers, and cardiac blood flow.
Paediatric Echocardiogram DetailsChildren's ECG & 24h Holter
Completely painless 12-lead electrical rhythm trace and portable 24-hour ambulatory monitoring tailored for children.
Children's ECG & Holter DetailsADHD Cardiac Screening
Essential baseline cardiac health and ECG assessment before commencing ADHD stimulant medications (NICE compliant).
ADHD Cardiac Screening DetailsComprehensive Congenital & Genetic Heart Care
Dr Naqvi manages the complete spectrum of paediatric heart conditions, from holes in the heart (VSD, ASD, PDA) to Kawasaki disease, Marfan syndrome, and aortic valve anomalies.