Dr Mrinal Saha
Date of registration
5 Aug 1997
Primary medical qualifications
MA (Cantab), MBBS, FRCP, PhD
Consultant Cardiologist
Area of expertise
Dr Saha was appointed as a consultant cardiologist at GHNHSFT in 2010, having qualified from Trinity College Cambridge University, and Barts and the London Hospitals in 1997.
Most of his specialist training in Cardiology was undertaken at the London Chest Hospital, Barts Hospital, and St Thomas's Hospital in London. He was awarded a prestigious British heart foundation fellowship in 2005 which culminated in being awarded a PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine by King's College London.
He's trained in all aspects of the treatment and management of adult heart disease, with a particular expertise in the management of ischaemic heart disease, i.e. angina and heart attacks.
He is one of 6 consultants that contribute to the 24/7 heart attack service in our county. He uses numerous techniques and tools to help treat his heart patients appropriately, including Pressure Wire, IVUS (intravascular ultrasound), Shockwave (intravascular lithotripsy) and rotablation.
He can treat and investigate patients with chest pain, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, and palpitations.
Inpatient services
- Heart attack rota on a 1 in 6 basis
- Ward cover on a 1 in 12 basis
Outpatient Clinics
- 1 to 2 outpatient clinics per week.
Other useful contact numbers
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Reception 03004228467 / 8174
Secretary 03004228286