women in cardiology

Sub-Specialty Showcase

Below are profiles of women in a variety of cardiology sub-specialties. Click on each individual to read more about their career paths and if you have further questions, please use the contact form below.

Dr Susan Connolly

Preventative Cardiology

Derry, Northern Ireland

"If I had to start over I would make the same career choices again."

Dr Victoria Pettemerides

Inherited Cardiac Conditions

"Medical training itself is hard and a strong support network both inside and outside of work is incredibly important"

Dr Rosie Swallow

Interventional Cardiology

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Dr Shazia Hussain

Interventional Cardiology

"We are now at a cross-roads in Cardiology whereby it is well-understood that if we don't address the gender-imbalance then valuable talent will be lost"

Dr Shrilla Banerjee

Interventional Cardiology

"A Professor of Cardiology once told me that 'cardiology wasn't quite ready for women".. so shocking and I made it my aim to prove him wrong!"

Dr Shelley Rahman-Haley

"Cardiology is a tough career choice, regardless of ones gender...But it is also extremely satisfying and at times great fun"

Dr Laura Dobson

Consultant Imaging Cardiologist, University Hospital South Manchester

"I strongly encourage women with a passion for the specialty to consider training in cardiology"

Dr Catriona Bhagra

Heart Failure & Imaging

"I would encourage trainees interested in these sub-specialties within cardiology to seek opportunities both nationally and internationally"

Dr Kate Gatenby

Heart Failure & Imaging

"I'm extremely lucky to work with a team of amazing colleagues who have supported me throughout my career."

Dr Lindsey Tilling

Heart Failure & Devices

"I believe working practices are changing and improving, but we really do need a network of women who can share their experiences, and support trainees to achieve their goals"

Dr Merzaka Lazdam

Electrophysiology

Consultant Cardiologist at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester

Electrophysiology

"I face many challenges that others do not as I am a singe mother. I am keen that current NHS culture is broken to understand and accept these, hence allowing a true work/life balance"

Dr Ashley Nisbet

Electrophysiology

Consultant Cardiologist, Bristol Heart Institute

Dr Clare Hammond

Community Cardiology

"Working in the community is extremely rewarding and is definitely the way forward for as many services as possible"

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Dr Samantha Fitzsimmons

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

"If you are considering a career in Cardiology or ACHD please do not be put off by the negative opinions of others"

Dr Sarah Bowater

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

"The things I love about my job are the patients who are the true 'pioneers' of congenital surgery and also the team based approach we have in our unit"

Prof Dana Dawson

Academic Cardiology

"Stumbling blocks can all be overcome with perseverance in large doses"

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