Dr. Professor Sanjay Sharma, OStJ, BSc (Hons), MD, FRCP, FESC

Professor Sanjay Sharma, OStJ, BSc (Hons), MD, FRCP, FESC, is a cardiologist specialising in sports cardiology and inherited heart disease affiliated with City St George’s, University of London, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Cleveland Clinic London in London, United Kingdom, specialising in sports cardiology and inherited cardiac disease. Dr. Sanjay Sharma holds the post of Professor of Inherited Cardiac Diseases and Sports Cardiology and Medical Director of the London Marathon.

He was a consultant cardiologist and physician at University Hospital Lewisham and then directed the heart muscle disease service at King’s College Hospital before joining St George’s as Professor in 2010. He was appointed officer of the Order of St John.

Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose and treat conditions of the heart and blood vessels. After a medical degree they complete general medical training, then several further years in cardiology and often a subspecialty fellowship. Dr. Sanjay Sharma works in sports cardiology and inherited cardiac disease, which means that referrals tend to involve this area specifically.

Dr. Sanjay Sharma At A Glance

• Full Name And Credentials: Professor Sanjay Sharma, OStJ, BSc (Hons), MD, FRCP, FESC
• Profession: Cardiologist specialising in sports cardiology and inherited heart disease
• Field Of Focus: Sports cardiology and inherited cardiac disease
• Current Position: Professor of Inherited Cardiac Diseases and Sports Cardiology and Medical Director of the London Marathon
• Institution: City St George’s, University of London, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Cleveland Clinic London
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting
• Previous Appointments: Was a consultant cardiologist and physician at University Hospital Lewisham and then directed the heart muscle disease service at King’s College Hospital before joining St George’s as Professor in 2010

Dr. Sanjay Sharma Medical Education History

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Undergraduate and Medical Degree: BSc with honours and medical qualification, University of Leeds, 1989
• Specialty Training: Cardiology at St Mary’s Hospital Paddington and St George’s Hospital, London
• Research Training: Research Fellow at St George’s Hospital under Professor William McKenna
• Doctorate: MD

Main Areas Of Knowledge For Dr. Sanjay Sharma

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Sanjay Sharma as centred on:

• Sports cardiology and the athlete’s heart
• Pre participation cardiac screening
• Sudden cardiac death in the young
• Hypertrophic and dilated cardiomyopathy
• Inherited cardiac conditions and family screening

Leadership Positions Held By Dr. Sanjay Sharma

• Professor of Cardiology and Lead for the Inherited Cardiomyopathies and Sports Cardiology Unit, the largest sports cardiology unit in the United Kingdom
• Head of research for the cardiology clinical academic group at St George’s
• Medical Director of the London Marathon, and previously of the Silverstone half marathon, the BUPA 10k and RideLondon
• Lead cardiologist for the London 2012 Olympic Games, providing medical services for all endurance sports
• Consultant cardiologist for the Cardiac Risk in the Young sports cardiology clinic at St George’s Hospital, overseeing the charity’s national screening programme
• Cardiology adviser to the English Institute of Sport, British Rugby League and the Lawn Tennis Association
• Chairman of the expert cardiology consensus panel for the English Football Association
• Former chairman of the European Society of Cardiology sports cardiology nucleus and board member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Prevention
• Senior tutor for the international teaching faculty of the Royal College of Physicians

Dr. Sanjay Sharma Awards And Distinctions

• First recipient of the Viviane Conraads Outstanding Achievement Award for Established Researchers, European Society of Cardiology, 2015
• Honorary doctorate from Aristotle University, 2017, for his contribution to sports cardiology
• Officer of the Order of St John
• Co-author of the international criteria for interpreting the athlete’s electrocardiogram, published jointly in the European Heart Journal and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in 2017
• His research group’s publications have shaped global understanding of the athlete’s heart

Clinical Setting For Dr. Sanjay Sharma

City St George’s, University of London, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Cleveland Clinic London

London, United Kingdom. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

A Patient Guide To Sports Cardiology And Inherited Cardiac Disease

Inherited heart disease runs in families because it is caused by a change in a single gene. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, in which the heart muscle thickens, is the commonest, and there are also inherited rhythm disorders and conditions affecting the aorta. Most people with these conditions live normal lives, but a minority face a real risk of dangerous rhythms, and modern care is largely about telling those groups apart. Because a diagnosis has implications for relatives, specialist clinics assess and follow whole families rather than single patients.

Other Cardiologists Working In Sports Cardiology And Inherited Cardiac Disease

If you are comparing specialists, these profiles cover closely related areas of cardiology:

• Dr. Nilesh Samani, cardiovascular genetics at University of Leicester and the Cardiac Centre at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
• Dr. Perry Elliott, inherited cardiac disease and cardiomyopathy at University College London and Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew’s Hospital
• Dr. Hugh Calkins, catheter ablation and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Dr. Jeremy Ruskin, cardiac electrophysiology and sudden cardiac death at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

Referral Pathway For Dr. Sanjay Sharma

Dr. Sanjay Sharma consultant cardiologist at St George’s Hospital and at Cleveland Clinic London, offering both face to face and video consultations. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

What People Ask About Dr. Sanjay Sharma

What did Dr. Sanjay Sharma study?

MD. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Sanjay Sharma?

Professor Sanjay Sharma, OStJ, BSc (Hons), MD, FRCP, FESC. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Sanjay Sharma hold?

Dr. Sanjay Sharma is Professor of Inherited Cardiac Diseases and Sports Cardiology and Medical Director of the London Marathon, based at City St George’s, University of London, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Cleveland Clinic London.

What is Sports Cardiology And Inherited Cardiac Disease?

Sports Cardiology And Inherited Cardiac Disease is the area of cardiology that covers sports cardiology and the athlete’s heart; pre participation cardiac screening; and sudden cardiac death in the young. Cardiologists working in it, including Dr. Sanjay Sharma, diagnose and treat these problems and carry out the research that sets the standard of care for them.

Has Dr. Sanjay Sharma received professional recognition?

Yes. First recipient of the Viviane Conraads Outstanding Achievement Award for Established Researchers, European Society of Cardiology, 2015. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Sanjay Sharma hold leadership roles in the field?

Yes. Professor of Cardiology and Lead for the Inherited Cardiomyopathies and Sports Cardiology Unit, the largest sports cardiology unit in the United Kingdom. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Primary Sources For The Dr. Sanjay Sharma Profile

• St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust profile
• City St George’s, University of London academic profile
• Cardiac Risk in the Young

Fact Checking Process For This Dr. Sanjay Sharma Profile

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

Update note: Was a consultant cardiologist and physician at University Hospital Lewisham and then directed the heart muscle disease service at King’s College Hospital before joining St George’s as Professor in 2010.

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Disclaimer For This Sports Cardiology And Inherited Cardiac Disease Listing

Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with City St George’s, University of London, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Cleveland Clinic London. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.