About James Howard
Dr. James Howard is a Consultant Cardiologist at Welbeck and Hammersmith Hospital, and a World-Renowned Academic at Imperial College London. His clinical and academic career combines cutting-edge research with compassionate patient care. Dr. Howard is an internationally recognised expert in cardiac imaging, particularly cardiac MRI, and has spearheaded the development of innovative MRI sequences now used across multiple centres in London. To date, he has secured over £1 million in research funding, reflecting his leadership and impact in the field.
In addition to his subspecialty in cardiac imaging, Dr. Howard is adept at diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, including chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, leg swelling, heart valve problems, and cardiovascular risk assessment.
Dr. Howard understands the critical importance of getting the basics of cardiovascular health right, such as blood pressure and cholesterol management. He published the elegant and world-renowned SAMSON Trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which investigated the causes of statin side effects and has significantly influenced how clinicians approach this common issue.
Expertise
- Chest Pain
- Breathlessness
- Palpitations
- Dizziness and Collapses
- Leg Swelling
- Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Primary Prevention
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 18+
- Languages spoken
- English
- Research highlights
Dr. Howard’s groundbreaking contributions to cardiac imaging include developing AI-driven MRI protocols that enable faster and more accurate diagnoses, and his expertise has been instrumental in multiple high-profile clinical trials.
- Professional memberships
Dr. Howard holds memberships in leading professional societies, including:
British Cardiovascular Society
British Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
British Society of Echocardiography
- Certifications and Awards
Beyond his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Howard has received numerous awards, including the prestigious BMJ UK Research Paper of the Year award and several gold medals for his AI work (in one instance beating Facebook’s own engineers to a $40,000 price).
Dr. Howard is a highly sought-after speaker, regularly lecturing on clinical trials and artificial intelligence in cardiology. He has also been awarded several teaching accolades, reflecting his passion for mentoring the next generation of medical professionals.
Consultations and services
Insurers covered
- +5 more
- Allianz Partners
- Bupa International
- Cigna International
- Healix
- Henner
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