Por qué es un doctor de primer nivel/Professional statement/Perché è un dottore di prim’ordine

Dr Alessandro Giardini is an award-winning and leading cardiologist based at the world-renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London, specialising in paediatric cardiology. An expert on congenital heart disease, Dr Giardini is the lead of inpatient services at GOSH, and also provides outpatient consultations for all manner of heart problems in children, including palpitations, heart murmurs, chest pain, and heart valve issues. He also privately practices at The Harley Street Clinic Children's Hospital, The Portland Hospital and Chase Lodge Hospital, alongside Bupa Cromwell Hospital.

Dr Giardini's experience in congenital heart disease extends to the diagnosis and management of a wide range of defects in babies, children and adolescents. His GOSH unit has pioneered techniques including transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement and Dr Giardini's involvement in paediatric cardiac research means his patients are treated according to the latest and most successful techniques.

Dr Giardini, who is a Top Doctors 2021 award winner, also leads specialist clinics for children with paediatric hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. He's highly regarded for expertise in providing guidance for children and adolescents with documented cardiac disease and those with symptoms during exercise, such as palpitations, chest pains or fainting/syncope.  

His philosophy is a patient-centric approach, delivering treatment with compassion and understanding, and personalising his consultations and treatment to each child and their family.    ​

Dr Giardini has a medical degree and a PhD (in the pathology of heart failure in patients with congenital heart defects) from the University of Bologna's (Italy) School of Medicine. Dr Giardini went on to undergo extensive training in paediatric cardiology both in Bologna and in San Francisco, USA. He is actively involved in research, having published over 120 articles in peer-reviewed journals.  

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Especialista en

Chest pain

What is chest pain? Pain in the chest is a pain in the front part of the chest, located between th...

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Heart murmur

What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is a whistling, rasping sound that is heard during a heartbeat cycle. The heart murmur is an extra sound...

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Palpitations

Index: What are palpitations? ...

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Syncope

What is syncope? Syncope, also known as fainting, is the sudden loss of consciousness for a brief period. This is usually caused by insufficien...

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Echocardiogram

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Congenital heart disease

What is a congenital heart disease?         A congen...

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Enfermedades, Pruebas y Tratamientos

  • Aortopathy
  • Arrhythmia
  • ASD (atrial septal defect)
  • Chest pain
  • Chest pain in children
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Echocardiogram
  • Fainting in children
  • Heart murmur
  • Heart murmur in children
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Kawasaki disease
  • Marfan syndrome
  • Palpitations
  • Patent foramen ovale
  • Sports cardiology
  • Supraventricular tachycardia
  • Syncope
  • Tilt table

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Contacto

  • Great Ormond Street Hospital
    Great Ormond Street WC1N 3JH - London (Central London)
    (+44) 02033148429
  • The Harley Street Clinic Children’s Hospital
    The Harley Street Clinic Children’s Hospital, 35 Weymouth St, Marylebone W1G 8BJ - London (Central London)
    (+44) 02033148429
  • The Portland Hospital
    205-209 Great Portland St W1W 5AH - London (Central London)
    (+44) 02033148429
  • Chase Lodge Hospital
    Page St, Mill Hill, London NW7 2ED NW7 2ED - London (North London)
    (+44) 02033148429
  • Bupa Cromwell Hospital
    164-178 Cromwell Rd, Kensington SW5 0TU - London (Central London)
    (+44) 02033148429
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Valoraciones de pacientes

Calming, reassuring and empathetic Dr Giardini sought to understand out journey and was able to provide us with the answers we needed.

A.S. | Central London 10/06/2018

Very professional, kind with the children, experienced in his field. I would definitely recommend him.

I.S. | Central London 30/06/2018

Excellent bedside manner and very clear diagnosis.

J.j. | Central London 02/06/2019

Dr Giardini has been fantastic - he is great with children and parents and couldn't have done more to help us.

R.B. 14/07/2020

Completely deserving of all the five star ratings ! I can’t recommend Dr Giardini highly enough .

S.W. 14/07/2020

Dr. Giardini is a truly fantastic doctor. We felt very lucky to be seen by him. He is also a very warm and kind person which made a big difference to us.

M.N. 18/07/2020

We are very grateful to Dr Giardini for his insightful, dedicated, highly professional and thorough consultation of our son.

D.M.a.C.H. 18/07/2020

Fantastic! Saw my daughter at very short notice and couldn’t have asked for better service. Dr Giardini is very friendly and made us all feel at ease. He explained what was happening during her consultation and the results clearly. Highly recommended

L.M. 23/11/2019

Dr. Alessandro treated us very kindly and the approach to the kid was perfect. It Is exactly what we need it and solved all our worries.

M.A. 21/11/2019

Dr. Giardini was checking my son twice and he was very nice and polite. My son felt very comfortable and happy.

E.I. 10/11/2019

Communication so far has been excellent, Dr Giardini always makes time to respond in a timely manner. Consultation went very well, Dr Giardini and professional, approachable and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!

N.A. 15/10/2019

Great experience with Dr Giardini when he come to look st our daughters heart he was very friendly and personable.

K.A. 10/10/2019

Dr. Giardini was very nice and patient with my son and he explained him in advance the tests he was performing.

H.A. 07/01/2020

We’ve been seeing Dr Giardini now for the past four years after our son was diagnosed with an ASD. Throughout all the consultations to the surgery and now to the yearly reviews, he has been absolutely amazing. To hear that our son had a heart condition was such a huge shock but what really helped us during the entire process was having Dr Giardini treat our son. He has always been so thorough, very patient and is always happy to answer all our questions in person, via email or over the phone. As a mother, I became really anxious but I honestly believe that by having Dr Giardini as my son’s consultant, the whole unfortunate experience was made much more easier to deal with. If you are in need of a heart specialist for your child, then we would wholeheartedly recommend Dr Giardini. As a mother of a now four year old child who went through open heart surgery at 8 months of age, I don’t write this review lightly but with honesty to help other parents get the same support that we did from an amazing Doctor.

T.A. 30/12/2019

My son has autism and Dr Giardini was very friendly and understanding of this. He was able to perform a the scan of my son’s heart even when my son had challenging behaviours. I wish all doctors were this friendly and understanding. I highly recommend him.

N.I. 02/12/2019

It was a pleasure to meet Dr Giardini. Professional, caring and approachable. One of the best doctors we have met.

K.A. 22/09/2019

He was really welcoming listened to all my concerns and worry’s. He took his time to examine my daughter properly. Would highly recommend.

H.H. 01/09/2019

Thank you for seeing Henry and making the appointment very informative and friendly. We really appreciated your approach and the time you took to explain things clearly as well as putting Henry at ease throughout - a great sense of humour and the odd joke really helped too! The whole approach left us with an enormous sense of trust and confidence that Henry is in good hands. Thank you!

T.T. 27/08/2019

We were very pleased with Dr Giardini, he was very friendly and professional

E.D. 24/08/2019

Dr Alessandro is a friendly and very professional doctor. His response time to enquiries is superb.

E.D. 23/08/2020

Dr. Giardini is an amazing person on both level: personal and professional. It is a pleasure for us having him as our son doctor

D.D. 16/08/2019

Dr Alessandro Giardini is amazing. Takes the time to listen and understand my daughter, made her feel safe and comfortable. Looking forward to seeing him again in the future. Would highly recommend

F.A. 16/08/2020

Professional, kind and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Dr Giardini.

N.I. 05/08/2019

Dr Giardini was kind and reassuring to my anxious daughter, and very patient. He explained everything to her and to me and we feel that my daughter’s care is in good hands.

T.N. 11/07/2019

I highly recommend Dr Giardini. He was warm and welcoming, had a great demeanour with our child and with us, and was clearly extremely experienced and competent.

D.D. 04/07/2019

Dr Giardini is not only extremely knowledgeable and thorough but also has a lovely manner. An excellent doctor

S.W. 26/06/2019

Thank you Dr Giardini for seeing us at short notice and being available even on Sundays. I was personally impressed to get in touch directly with you on WhatsApp when you were not available on a normal call. You have made us at ease and comfortable by listening to us! We can only bless you for your continuing professionalism and capability on your field! Thanks for the given assurance that everything was normal for our daughter of 3 years old.

J.G. 18/06/2019

Dr Giardini was very helpful and thorough when checking a murmur our daughter had from birth. We were very happy with the consultation.

V.C. 10/06/2019

Dr Giardini is very professional and so kind. The best care our son could receive. Highly recommended.

M.M. 05/06/2020

Saw Dr Alessandro Giardini for both myself and my child, and was very pleased with his overall treatment and care. He was very thorough in clinical examinations and diagnostics, and gave us the peace of mind to know we were in excellent hands. Moreover, he is very friendly and kind in dealing with children, and made my child feel comfortable and happy, which means a lot for a parent. Thank you very much!

K.T. 31/05/2019

Calm, relaxed and welcoming making a potentially stressful test very bearable. Extremely knowledgeable and able to explain all in a very engaging and accessible way to children.

R.A. 29/05/2019

Our daughter was sadly 'abandoned' by the NHS with no treatment, despite being very ill for 8 months. We contacted Dr. Alessandro Giardini and had an appointment within 2 weeks. Dr. Alessandro Giardini was superb, friendly and the appointment was very thorough and a diagnosis achieved, much to our relief. We would highly recommend Dr. Alessandro Giardini, he is a credit to his profession!

R.R. 28/05/2019

It was a pleasure to see Dr. Alessandro Giardini and I'd recommend him to other people!

M.A. 27/05/2019

We saw Dr. Giardini due to our son's heart murmur. We were seen two days after speaking over the phone and Dr. Giardini talk to us step by step throughout the whole visit explaining the mild congenital heart condition of our son. We felt reassured that our son had been seen by a very competent professional. Many thanks

T.A. 19/05/2019

After months going back and forward to our local hospital we decided to book an appointment with Dr. Alessandro, from initially speaking over the phone on Wednesday evening we was in booked in for Friday morning. Dr Giardini was extremely thorough and showed great empathy to us and our son. Upon leaving the practice we felt relieved and a lot happier than previous experience at our local hospital. Would highly recommend for first time parents looking for peace of mind when local hospital cant give that reassurance.

D.B. 29/04/2019

Dr. Alessandro Giardini made us feel welcome from the start even coming into the waiting room to say hello. Was excellent with my slightly nervous daughter and made sure to speak to her and include her as well as us when explaining what he was doing etc. Was very informative and put our minds at rest straight away. Thank you so much. She came out of the appointment smiling and asking when she was coming back which says it all.

P.M. 07/04/2019

Excellent clinical consultation, personable and super efficient.

B.E. 28/03/2019

Dr Giardini was amazing. Entirely competent and thorough and so very kind to our son.

A.G. 22/03/2019

Pleased to receive an appointment so quickly. Dr Giardini is very reassuring and put my son at ease with his kind manner. Thank you.

R.R. 21/03/2019

The service was exceptional. Dr Giardini is very caring, he is informative and very thorough. I felt confident that my 15 year old son was in the right hands.

S.L. 12/03/2019

Fantastic Doctor, extremely thorough with great empathy both to Parents and Child. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

P.G. 06/03/2019

You were very good with handling Khuśh and making him feel at ease. Your bedside manners really helped my wife have great confidence in your assessment. It was definitely an easy experience at a time when as parents one would be very concerned. I would have no hesitations in recommending yourself to my patients or other parents.

N.A. 03/03/2019

A man of exceptional kindness and empathy. He is also not one to baffle with medical jargon that most of us lesser mortals cannot understand. One really feels in safe and knowledgeable hands. I only have praise for the care my son received from him.

M.G. 03/03/2019

Thank you for seeing Elizabeth at such short notice, and taking into account Elizabeth’s medical history, and encouraging questions to be asked. Also taking your time to listen to how Elizabeth felt and allowing her to make up her own mind. Thank you for recommending the ECG machine for Elizabeth. I must say the nurses were very professional, helpful and understanding. The investigation that was carried out was thorough and informative, and you were able to put both my and Elizabeth’s mind at ease to know that she wasn’t having a heart attack 🙂

G.D. 26/02/2019

A great doctor. Friendly and approachable and really nice with my daughter.

K.L. 24/02/2019

It was a pleasure to meet Dr Giardini who thoroughly examined our son and had great patience and skill to get a four year old to cooperate. We felt very assured by him and would highly recommend. Assessing or treating a child for heart problems is a worrying process and having a highly qualified doctor you feel comfortable and assured by makes a lot of difference.

J.A. 24/02/2019

Very professional and friendly doctor. He was really sweet with my daughter. I would definitely recommend him.

C.O. | Central London 26/10/2020

Very efficient service . Very friendly . Doctor very informative - listened and explained well and we came away very reassured . Particularly impressed with having all relevant tests done during the initial consultation .

J.P. | Central London 07/12/2020

We only needed an ECG but Dr Giardini was very helpful, friendly, professional and put my daughter at ease which was very important. Would definitely recommend

N.R. | Central London 14/03/2021

Dr Giardini was welcoming and friendly - our 5 year old was at ease immediately which meant the tests carried out were perfect with no stress caused. After looking at many specialist I am so glad I choose the right one! I would highly recommend to everyone.Thank you very much Dr.

L.P. | Central London 29/04/2021

Fantastic bedside manner with children. Thorough with tests and checks, punctual and reassuring. Thank you.

G.P. | Central London 27/04/2021

Highly recommended. He spoke to myself as the mother, and my child. She felt at ease and much better for seeing him.

R.E. | Central London 14/10/2021

Dr Giardini has a lovely conversational bedside manner and took time to listen to us and assess my daughter. So important. He quickly identified what investigations were needed and we have a plan going forward. Would highly recommend.

E.A.A. | Central London 07/04/2022

Amazing Bedside manner, put my 7 yr old at ease immediately. Explanation was very satisfying

R.S. | Central London 21/05/2022

M.D.M. | Central London 07/01/2020

R.U.S. | Central London 16/07/2020

W.M. 15/07/2020

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How cardiovascular screening of young athletes can save lives
Every week, 12 children or young adults die suddenly in the UK while they are exercising or taking part in sports activities. Unfortunately, many of these young people die because of an undiagnosed heart condition they didn't know they had. Dr Alessandro Giardini, a top cardiologist based in London, explains why screening is so important and how this simple test can help prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes all over the country.
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Pectus excavatum: how might it affect the heart?
Pectus excavatum is a condition where the breastbone is sunken inwards instead of being level with the ribs. It affects one in 1,000 children, appears in early childhood and becomes more important later on in life. Here, one of our expert paediatric cardiologists Dr Alessandro Giardini explains how the condition might affect the heart and what can be done to treat it.
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Should my child have an echocardiogram?
Echocardiograms are often used to check that the heart and its valves are working. We spoke to leading paediatric cardiologist, Dr Alessandro Giardini, to learn what the key signs are that an echo test (echocardiogram) may be needed, we also found out what conditions can be diagnosed with an echocardiogram.
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My child is having heart palpitations: should I be worried?
Just as in some adults, children can have heart palpitations too, where the heart feels like it is beating too hard or too fast, or like it has skipped a beat or even is fluttering. Palpitations may sometimes happen in young children but they are more likely to occur in older children and adolescents. We asked one of our leading London Paediatric Cardiologists, Dr Alessandro Giardini on how to recognise if your child is having heart palpitations and when to take your child to the doctor.
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