Ovadia Heart Health Physician
Dr. Aseem Malhotra
MBChB, MRCP · CCT Cardiology Consultant Cardiologist · Preventive Cardiology & Metabolic Health“Every patient deserves honest, complete information about their heart health, so they can make their own decisions and treat the cause, not just the numbers.”
- 25+ years in medicine
- Multi-award-winning cardiologist
- Telehealth consultations
Biography
The cardiologist who kept arriving at the same answer.
Dr. Aseem Malhotra is a multi-award-winning consultant cardiologist, specializing in the diagnosis, prevention and management of heart disease. He is one of the world’s most recognized cardiologists and a globally influential voice on cardiovascular and population health.
Dr. Malhotra graduated in medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 2001, trained and practiced in the NHS, and has spent the last decade in private practice. He practices evidence-based medicine with a strong emphasis on collaborative, shared decision-making with each patient. At Ovadia Heart Health, he provides specialist cardiovascular care with a strong focus on prevention and lifestyle medicine, and he continues to see patients in the UK and around the world via online consultation.
Prevention first
Dr. Malhotra diagnoses and treats a wide range of heart conditions, including coronary heart disease, angina, high blood pressure and heart failure. His specialist interest is preventive cardiology, with a particular focus on obesity as a major driver of cardiovascular risk. Much of his research and public work explores the role of diet and lifestyle in heart health, including widely discussed contributions to the debate around cholesterol and the use of statins in prevention.
A force for change
Throughout his career, Dr. Malhotra has campaigned to change how medicine approaches food and health. He enlisted chef Jamie Oliver and football icon Steven Gerrard in a national campaign to improve the quality of food served in UK schools, and has become a leading campaigning doctor on obesity, heart disease and public health. By 2013, the Altmetric score of his published work, a measure of the reach of medical journal publications, had passed 10,000, ranking among the highest of any doctor worldwide at the time.
Why he joined Ovadia Heart Health
A heart surgeon spent his career trying to prevent operations, and an interventional cardiologist spent his trying to prevent procedures. Dr. Malhotra and Dr. Ovadia joined forces because they both believe patients deserve a better path than the one medicine keeps offering them: prevention and reversal, not intervention by default.
Core Focus Areas
What Dr. Malhotra treats, and prevents.
The conditions that fill cardiology clinics are the ones that respond best to root-cause care.
- Preventive CardiologyFinding and reversing cardiac risk years before it becomes a diagnosis.
- Obesity & Metabolic RiskTreating the metabolic dysfunction that drives most cardiovascular disease.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseAssessment and management of narrowed or diseased coronary arteries.
- CholesterolInterpreting the full lipid picture, not just one number on a lab report.
- StatinsHonest, evidence-based conversations about benefit, risk and alternatives.
- HypertensionGetting blood pressure under control, and finding out why it rose.
- AnginaDiagnosing chest pain accurately and treating the cause behind it.
- Heart FailureProtecting and improving heart function with a whole-patient approach.
Experience, Credentials & Training
Trained in the NHS. Recognized worldwide.
Education & Training
- MBChB, Bachelor of Medicine & SurgeryUniversity of Edinburgh, 2001
- Cardiology specialty trainingNHS, United Kingdom
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), Cardiology2013
Certifications
- MRCP, Member of the Royal College of Physicians2004
- CCT in CardiologyConsultant cardiologist since 2013
- Cardiology MSc ExaminerUniversity of Hertfordshire
Professional Affiliations
- Royal College of PhysiciansMember (MRCP)
- Action on SugarFounding member
- Ovadia Heart HealthConsultant Cardiologist, United States
Awards & Recognition
- Excellence in Health Communication AwardHouse of Commons, 2025
- Academic Excellence AwardBritish Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, 2014
- Henry Schein Leadership Award for Young DoctorsBAPIO, 2014
- BME PioneerHealth Service Journal, 2013 & 2014
- Top 10 “Super Smart Set”London Evening Standard 1000 Power List, 2014
- Shortlisted, Sunday Times Debrett’s listMost influential people in UK science and medicine
Published Works
Books, film and research.
The Pioppi Diet
A 21-day lifestyle plan, co-authored with Donal O’Neill, inspired by a Southern Italian village known for its residents’ longevity.
2017The 21-Day Immunity Plan
A practical plan to improve metabolic health and resilience through diet and lifestyle.
2020A Statin-Free Life
A look at the evidence on cholesterol and statins, and a lifestyle approach to reducing heart disease risk.
2021First Do No Pharm
A documentary on the influence of the pharmaceutical industry on medicine and patient care.
nopharmfilm.comPeer-reviewed research
Widely cited papers and editorials on diet, cholesterol, statins and the causes of heart disease.
View on PubMedWriting for the public
Articles translating complex cardiology into clear guidance, in The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph and BBC Online.
Read in The GuardianWhat his patients say
Treated like a person, not a number.
5.0 out of 5 from 74 verified patient reviews
“Truly refreshing! What stood out immediately was Dr. Malhotra’s commitment to my individualized care rather than the one-size-fits-all approach of my past two cardiology consults in the U.S., especially regarding the overuse of statins. He took the time to review my complete health picture, and I felt respected.”
“I cannot thank this cardiologist enough for the incredible care he has given my father. The difference in my father since receiving his care has been remarkable; he is feeling so much better and able to enjoy everyday life again. It’s clear that he not only has exceptional expertise but genuinely cares about his patients.”
“Dr. Malhotra is so approachable and precise with his consultation and instructions. I am treated like a person, not a number. I value his advice and feel confident he makes the best decisions to protect my health.”
“Dr. Malhotra is a superb doctor who, unlike most physicians, addresses all issues related to the medical condition. He is trustworthy, and these days that characteristic is in short supply.”
“Extremely professional doctor. Took the time to listen and understood my problems. Gave good advice that is useful in everyday life. A doctor who has integrity and dares to think outside the box. Highly recommended!”
“All arrangements as well as the consultation were made remotely. The admin was first class, and the consultation itself with Dr. Malhotra was a really first-class experience. I am looking forward to the follow-up.”
Verified reviews from Dr. Malhotra’s independent Top Doctors patient review profile.
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