Dr. Francesco Lo Monaco
Specialist in Cardiology Founder and Director of The National Heart Clinic, London
Bio
Dr. Francesco Lo Monaco is a leading cardiologist based in London with nearly two decades of experience in clinical cardiology. Widely recognised for both his medical expertise and deeply empathetic approach to patient care, he has received multiple accolades, including the European Awards in Medicine in 2022 and the prestigious Patient Care Award in 2024.
He is currently the highest rated Cardiologist on google in the UK.
After graduating with honours from the University of Pavia in Italy in 1997, he completed specialist training in cardiology in 2003. He later pursued a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cardiology at New York Medical College, earning his American medical degree and passing the US medical licensing exams with distinction in 2009.
From 2009 to 2024, Dr. Monaco worked as a consultant cardiologist at West Middlesex Hospital in London. His areas of expertise include advanced cardiac imaging, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, and ischemic heart disease. He regularly performs and interprets key diagnostic tests such as echocardiography, 24-hour ECG Holter monitoring, and CT coronary angiography.
In 2013, he was appointed Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer and Undergraduate Tutor at Imperial College London School of Medicine, contributing to the training of future doctors.
To further his mission of personalised, high-quality cardiac care, Dr. Monaco established The National Heart Clinic in Harley Street, London. He is widely trusted by patients and peers alike for his clinical excellence, integrity, and unwavering dedication to improving heart health.
Personal Quote:
“Being a cardiologist means treating with skill and compassion, listening to fears, hopes, and stories, because true healing begins with empathy. Medicine is both a science and a deeply human connection. - Dr. Francesco Lo Monaco”