Chest Pain? Shortness of Breath? Palpitations?

DON'T Suffer in Silence

We are both consultant cardiologists who have been friends and colleagues during our time in medical training as well as consultants working together at the Wiltshire Cardiac Centre. Sharing professional interests and working collaboratively in the NHS, we have seen that a team based approach is beneficial to treating patients. Our shared passion for innovation has also allowed us to rapidly expand the cardiology research at Wiltshire Cardiac Centre giving our patients access to the latest treatments and technological advancements.

At Wiltshire Cardiology we have brought together a team that is dedicated to providing a patient centred approach. You will be the assessed holistically combining accurate diagnosis with treatment that is individually tailored to your needs.

Some of the Conditions We Treat

Palpitations

An awareness of your heart beat can be normal or a symptoms of an abnormal heart rhythm. These can be caused by short circuits in electrical pathways which can be benign or potentially life threatening

Chest Pain

Pain or tightness in your chest may be a sign that the blood supply of your heart is compromised and prompt, accurate diagnosis with the correct treatment will help relieve symptoms and help you live longer

Breathlessness

Difficultly with breathing can be the first sign of heart failure, however it can also be caused by a variety of other reasons. This makes it important to get an expert opinion and the accurate diagnosis promptly

Blackouts

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High Blood Pressure

Second Opinions

about us

Dr. Badrinathan Chandrasekaran

BSc MBBS MD(Res) MRCP

I have been treating people with heart problems for 22 years. I qualified from Guy’s and Thomas’s medical school and trained in London, Cambridge, Papworth and Southampton. I also undertook a period of research at Imperial College London and the Royal Brompton Hospital. I have expertise in diagnosing and managing all conditions affecting the heart but my particular areas of interest are heart failure, Pacemaker implantation and Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart). I have a special interest in complex and physiological pacing which involves trying to re-time the beating heart in order to make it pump more efficiently.

Appointed as a consultant in Swindon in 2011, I was very happy to return to the Wiltshire Cardiac Centre and help develop the Cardiology services here. Passionate about research, I always strive to incorporate the latest developments in practice into the management of my patients. Working collaboratively with my colleague I am involved in a number of research studies looking into new treatments for heart problems.

I live locally and with my wife and two energetic sons. In my free time I like to read and travel. When time allows I enjoy playing tennis, cricket and football.

about us

Dr. Paul Foley

MB ChB MRCP FRCP

I am a consultant cardiologist working at The Great Western Hospital since 2009. For the first 5 years I worked one day per week at The Oxford Heart Centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital. As well as treating emergency cardiology patients and carrying out emergency procedures, I also have regular outpatient clinics. I am clinical lead for heart failure and device therapy (pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation devices as well as permanent His Bundle pacing). I am fully accredited by examination and assessment by Heart Rhythm UK, the European Heart Rhythm Association, by the ESC in cardiovascular magnetic resonance (level 3), have previously been accredited by BSE (adult). All procedures including complications are uploaded to the national audit databases for cardiology. I work closely with my colleagues. I have an on going interest in cardiology research and enjoy collaboration with colleagues to advance learning, and am principle investigator in device and pharmacology studies. Current interest include pulmonary artery pressure implants (Cardiomems) and His bundle pacing. In 2019 I was elected to the council of the British Heart Rhythm Society.

Education and Teaching

Wiltshire Cardiology is actively involved in the on-going education of healthcare professionals. We are both regular invited speakers for a variety of audiences ranging from primary to tertiary care. We would be happy to provide teaching on any topic in cardiology either physically or over a virtual platform. Please Contact Us

Research and Publications

At Wiltshire Cardiology we are passionate about research and innovation because of the benefits that new advances can bring to our patients. We are both investigators in number of research studies at Great Western Hospital and have publications in international medical journals.

Click here for publications by Dr. Badrinathan Chandrasekaran

Click here for publications by Dr. Paul Foley

What Our Patients Say

“I will never be able to thank you enough”

I am writing to express my gratitude for the treatment I received at your hands. Everyone was so wonderful. The day I was admitted to hospital was one of the toughest times in my life. The personal attention and kindness shown by you, coupled by the caring attitude of the hospital staff helped me overcome my fears about surgery.

I want you to know that you are doing a wonderful job and I will never be able to thank you enough. The support and advice I received from you before undergoing the surgery was crucial in my speedy recovery. I will recommend you not just as a doctor but also as a great human being who is a good listener with lots of patience with a caring attitude.

Mr. I. W.

“The work you do is outstanding”

I would like to say a huge thank you to you and your team for the specialist care you gave throughout my operation. The work you do is outstanding and I will be forever grateful for what you have done for me.

Mr. D.W.

“Helped me a great deal”

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for the surgery you performed to remove a cancer from my colon.

I would also like to thank you for the time and information you gave me throughout and after the procedure, I found that helped me a great deal

Mr. R.U.

“Excellent outcome”

We are writing to say how please we are with Dr Foley who saved my mum’s life in March when she was admitted to Hospital with severe abdominal pain. She had an ileostomy at the time. He subsequently reversed her ileostomy and has had an excellent outcome once again thanks to Dr Foley.

Mrs. A.S. & family

“We really appreciated your honest and comforting approach”

I would like to say a big “thank you” to you for my mom’s treatment. We really appreciated your honest and comforting approach and support – sometimes with not good news but always with a smile, a plan and complete reassurance that in your hands my mom would be ok.

We particularly welcomed your well needed lightness and laughter. On the day of the surgery you took time to talk to my mom as well as myself and my sister which really helped us all. My mom has made a fantastic recovery and is better than ever – thank you once again and we will be for ever indebted to you. Thank you Dr. Chandrasekaran