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Dr Petr Ruzicka
2019-01-12
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12th January 2019
I was referrred to see Dr Ruzicka from my GP. His manner and approach to my treatment was brilliant. He explained everything very thoroughly and provided many opportunities to ask questions. He is a really friendly chap too which always help put you at ease when discussing health issues. I highly recommend this doctor.
Dr Petr Ruzicka
2018-11-15
Person
5
5
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15th November 2018
I highly recommend Dr.Ruzicka for his professionalism, expertise and calm manner. He conducted my Cardiac investigations thoroughly and explained his findings in clear and understandable terms. I felt in safe hands from start to finish.
Dr Petr Ruzicka
2018-08-29
Person
5
5
0
29th August 2018
Welcoming + calm manner. Explained everything fully and in non jargon terms! Very efficient communication following consultation. Letter to my doctor and myself within 24 hours. Very impressed.
Dr Petr Ruzicka
2018-08-21
Person
5
5
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21st August 2018
Dr Ruzicka listened to my symptoms intently and made a very good summary of how I have been unwell during his correspondence with my GP.
I have been very happy with the quality of the service and the communication.
Dr Petr Ruzicka
2018-02-06
Person
5
5
0
6th February 2018
felt very comfortable and his explanation of technical terminology was most helpful
Specialises in
- Cardiology
Profile
Dr Ruzicka is a consultant cardiologist with 20 years’ experience in all aspects of cardiovascular medicine including angina, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, valve disease, screening and prevention. All his patients with symptoms including chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness and blackouts receive first class service in the clinic at the Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle. ECG is done during consultation in the clinic and further tests, if required, are usually available within one week privately or with usual waiting time on the NHS. Fast communication, email response to queries usually within 2 hours and always within 24 hours.
Qualifications and awards:
2018 Clinical Excellence Award level 5
2014 European Accreditation in Pacing and ICDs
2011 Fellow of Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) London
2005 PhD in Cardiology
2004 Accreditation in Cardiology (cum laude)
2000 Accreditation in General Medicine
1997 Doctor of Medicine (MD)
NHS work:
Cardiology Lead at Trafford General Hospital, a part of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Runs and supervises cardiology clinics, cardiac rehab, pacemaker and rapid access chest pain clinics in Trafford and Altrincham Hospitals and procedures in Manchester Heart Centre / Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Procedures (done personally or referred for):
ECG interpretation, ECG and blood pressure monitoring, exercise stress test (treadmill test), echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), TOE (transoesophageal echo), dobutamine and exercise stress echo, tilt table test, coronary angiogram/ angiography (heart catheterization), myocardial pefusion scan, cardiac MRI, CT calcium scoring, CT coronary angiogram, ILR (implantable loop recorder) implantation and removal, PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention, angioplasty 'stent'), catheter ablation for arrhythmias incl. PVI (pulmonary vein isolation for AF, atrial fibrillation), CABG (bypass surgery), surgical valve repair and replacement, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).