Dr Shakeel Ahmad
Consultant Stroke Physician
MBChB, FRCP
I obtained my bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery from Leeds University and then became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2001 and a Fellow in 2013.
I spent three years as a clinical lecturer in stroke medicine at Kings College Hospital London, where I undertook hyperacute stroke training, obtaining a CCT in Stroke Medicine.
My research interest has been in ethnic differences in cortisol secretion and their relationship to vascular impairment.
In 2009 I was appointed as a Consultant Stroke Physician in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, where I have taken the lead to develop daily TIA clinics, early supportive discharge (ESD) and mechanical thrombectomy service for stroke patients.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Shakeel Ahmad at Spire include:
Stroke and TIA
- Blood disorder test
- Blood pressure test
- Blood tests for heart disease risk (cardiac testing)
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Important information about COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Cardiff Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Stroke prevention, TIA’s, hyperacute stroke care
Qualification and professional memberships
MBChB / Leeds University / 1996
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Professional memberships
Welsh Association of Stroke Physician
British Association of Stroke Physician
British Geriatric Society
Royal College of Physicians
Current NHS posts
Consultant Stroke Physician, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Honorary Teacher in Stroke Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine
Contact information
| Telephone | 029 2073 6011 |
| Website | http://cardifftiaclinic.co.uk/ |
| Private secretary | Mrs Carolyn Allen |
| Private secretary email | carolynallen.medsec@gmail.com |