Dr. Steffen E. Petersen, MD, DPhil, MPH, MSc, FRCP, FACC, FESC, FEACVI, FSCMR

Steffen E. Petersen, MD, DPhil, MPH, MSc, FRCP, FACC, FESC, FEACVI, FSCMR, is a cardiologist specialising in cardiovascular magnetic resonance at William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, and Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust in London, United Kingdom, known above all for cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging. He holds the position of Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Director for Research.

Work in this area concentrates on cardiovascular magnetic resonance in clinical practice and research; population imaging and imaging biomarkers; and artificial intelligence applied to cardiac imaging.

Much of what a cardiologist does at the bedside rests on trials designed by colleagues who work primarily in research. These specialists are medically trained cardiologists whose principal contribution is evidence rather than individual consultations. For Dr. Steffen Petersen the subject of that work is cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging.

Dr. Steffen Petersen Specialty And Hospital Summary

• Full Name And Credentials: Steffen E. Petersen, MD, DPhil, MPH, MSc, FRCP, FACC, FESC, FEACVI, FSCMR
• Profession: Cardiologist specialising in cardiovascular magnetic resonance
• Field Of Focus: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging
• Current Position: Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Director for Research
• Institution: William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, and Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting

Dr. Steffen Petersen Degrees And Board Certification

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

• Medical Degree: MBChB and Dr med, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
• Doctorate: DPhil, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Oxford
• Public Health: MPH, Harvard School of Public Health
• Graduate Degree: MSc in health economics, outcomes and management in cardiovascular science, London School of Economics
• Certification: Level 3 certified in cardiovascular magnetic resonance

Dr. Steffen Petersen Clinical And Research Interests

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Steffen Petersen as centred on:

• Cardiovascular magnetic resonance in clinical practice and research
• Population imaging and imaging biomarkers
• Artificial intelligence applied to cardiac imaging
• Cost effectiveness of cardiac imaging and primary prevention
• Left ventricular non compaction and cardiomyopathy imaging
• Linkage of imaging with electronic health records

Professional Roles And Advisory Work Of Dr. Steffen Petersen

• Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and lead of the Centre for Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging at Queen Mary University of London
• Immediate Past President of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging of the European Society of Cardiology
• Served as interim Director of the British Heart Foundation Data Science Centre, having been its Deputy Director from 2023
• Co lead for cardiac imaging in UK Biobank, the study that has imaged the hearts of one hundred thousand people
• Principal and Chief Investigator of the Barts BioResource
• Cardiovascular Programme Director of UCLPartners Academic Medical Centre
• Academic Training Programme Director for medical specialities in London
• Chief specialty editor for cardiovascular imaging at Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
• Co editor of the EACVI Textbook of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and co lead of the EACVI exam preparation course

Awards And Honours Received By Dr. Steffen Petersen

• Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging and the Japanese Circulation Society
• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Lead author of the UK Biobank cardiovascular magnetic resonance protocol, now the reference standard for population imaging
• Pioneered artificial intelligence applications in cardiovascular imaging through multi disciplinary collaborations
• Recognised internationally as an authority in cardiovascular magnetic resonance and a teacher at national and international courses

Where Dr. Steffen Petersen Is Based

William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, and Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust

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.

Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Explained

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance is the reference standard for measuring heart chambers and for seeing what the heart muscle is actually made of. It distinguishes scar from inflammation from infiltration without radiation or catheters, which makes it central to diagnosing cardiomyopathy, myocarditis and amyloidosis. Scans are longer and less available than echocardiograms, and are usually requested when the diagnosis remains unclear or when knowing the tissue type will change treatment. Population studies using the technique have begun to redefine what a normal heart looks like.

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Referral Pathway For Dr. Steffen Petersen

Dr. Steffen Petersen reports more than one thousand adult cardiac magnetic resonance scans a year and has been level three certified in cardiovascular magnetic resonance since working in the field from 1998. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Steffen Petersen

What does Dr. Steffen Petersen specialise in?

Dr. Steffen Petersen is a cardiologist specialising in cardiovascular magnetic resonance whose work centres on cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging. Particular areas of focus include cardiovascular magnetic resonance in clinical practice and research; and population imaging and imaging biomarkers.

Where is Dr. Steffen Petersen based?

Dr. Steffen Petersen works at William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, and Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust in London, United Kingdom.

Does Dr. Steffen Petersen see patients?

Yes. Dr. Steffen Petersen reports more than one thousand adult cardiac magnetic resonance scans a year and has been level three certified in cardiovascular magnetic resonance since working in the field from 1998. Availability, waiting times and the services offered change, so confirm current arrangements with the institution before travelling.

What did Dr. Steffen Petersen study?

MBChB and Dr med, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Steffen Petersen?

Steffen E. Petersen, MD, DPhil, MPH, MSc, FRCP, FACC, FESC, FEACVI, FSCMR. Level 3 certified in cardiovascular magnetic resonance.

What position does Dr. Steffen Petersen hold?

Dr. Steffen Petersen is Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Director for Research, based at William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, and Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust.

Source List For Dr. Steffen Petersen

• Queen Mary University of London William Harvey Research Institute profile
• UK Biobank researcher profile
• Health Data Research UK profile

Fact Checking Process For This Dr. Steffen Petersen 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.

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Important Disclaimer About Dr. Steffen Petersen

Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, and Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.