Consultant Cardiologist – Harley Street, London

Dr Francesco Lo Monaco

Founder & Director, The National Heart Clinic

“Most of my patients come to me after being told everything is fine. My job is to find what fine is hiding”

ABOUT DR FRANCESCO LO MONACO

Dr Francesco Lo Monaco is one of the UK’s leading cardiologists, providing expert cardiology and preventive heart care services across London. His specialisation is in preventive and functional cardiology – a discipline that treats the root causes of heart disease, not just its symptoms. 

As Founder and Director of The National Heart Clinic, Dr Lo Monaco has built a practice on a powerful belief that with the right diagnosis, care, and guidance, heart disease is not inevitable. It can be delayed, reversed, and in many cases, prevented entirely.

A 3-time recipient of the European Award in Medicine (2022, 2024, & 2025), he is recognised across the medical community for his clinical excellence, pioneering diagnostic work, and an unwavering commitment to patient-centred care.

The Story Behind My Journey 

From a Sicilian Table to the Heart of Modern Medicine

“I grew up in Sicily, where food, family, and care were everything. That is where my love story with the heart began”.

In my family, meals were not just about eating – they were about connection. We would sit around the table for hours, talking, laughing, and sharing stories. This is where I learned that the heart is not merely an organ that keeps us alive; it is the centre of who we are. It is where love, compassion, and togetherness live.

Medicine took me far from that Sicilian table – first to Milan, then New York, and finally to London’s Harley Street. Each city shaped me in its own way, teaching me science, precision, and the importance of excellence in care. I learned that the best medicine is never just about treating disease. It is about preventing it and helping people live longer, fuller, and more meaningful lives. 

Then I met Audrey Elena, the woman who would become my wife. As a nutritionist, she brought a more holistic, functional understanding of health that felt new to someone trained in the classical medical tradition. Through her insight, I was opened to a more preventive and functional approach to healing.

That shift led me to establish specialist clinics in London focused on preventive cardiology and functional medicine. We combine modern medicine with a focus on prevention, lifestyle, and nutrition, where every patient is seen as a whole person – body, mind, and heart.

“Over the years, I have cared for thousands of hearts: executives under pressure, athletes pushing their limits, and people simply wanting more healthy years with the ones they love. Each story reinforced the same truth: prevention is the most powerful form of healing.”

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Heart Saviour by Dr Francesco Lo Monaco

A Guide to Preventing Cardiovascular Disease Before It Starts

Expertise That Covers Every Dimension of Cardiac Health

Dr Francesco Lo Monaco is one of London’s top-referred cardiologists, known for his outstanding patient care, clinical excellence, and leadership in modern cardiology. His expertise covers all aspects of clinical cardiology, with a particular focus on preventive cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging.

Areas of Specialisation

  • Preventive and Functional Cardiology
  • Functional Medicine and Longevity
  • Advanced Cardiac Imaging
  • Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Ischaemic Heart Disease
  • Stem Cell Research in Cardiology

Diagnostic Procedures

“This is why I became a preventive cardiologist. Not to treat heart attacks after they happen. Not to manage heart failure that was entirely preventable. I became a cardiologist to stop the damage before it starts”.

Dr Francesco Lo Monaco, Heart Saviour

PRIVATE CARDIOLOGY CLINICS NEAR YOU

Arrange your private cardiology consultation with Dr Lo Monaco in Harley Street, London for specialised cardiac assessment and personalised treatment.

The National Heart Clinic

69 Harley Street, W1G 8QW, London

BMI Syon Clinic

941 Great West Road, TW8 9DU, London

Clementine Churchill hospital

Sudbury Hill, Harrow HA1 3RX, London

Qualification and Trainings

An Internationally Recognised Specialist With Decades of Experience

  • Medical Degree (MD) – 1997
    University of Pavia School of Medicine, Italy
  • Specialist Training in Cardiology – 2003
    Istituto Policlinico San Donato, Italy
  • Post-doctoral Research Fellowship – Cardiovascular Physiology – 2006
    Harvard Medical School & New York Medical College, USA
  • Senior Clinical Fellowship in Cardiology – 2009
    West Middlesex University Hospital, London, UK
  • USMLE – All Steps with Distinction – 2009
    Unrestricted licence to practise medicine in the United States
  • Level I Accreditation – Cardiac CT Angiography – 2012
    Johns Hopkins University, USA
  • Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology
    Imperial College School of Medicine, London – shaping the next generation of cardiac specialists

Awards and Achievements

  • Certificate of Excellence 2026 – Doctify & 2021 – Top Doctors
  • Cardiologist of the Year – Forttuna Global Excellence Awards 2025, Dubai
  • Physician of the Year – Forttuna Global Excellence Awards 2025, Dubai
  • Winner of European Awards in Medicine (2022, 2024, & 2025) – Patient Care & Cardiology
  • Global Cardiologist of the Year – Fluxx Conference, Qatar, 2025
  • Outstanding Scientific Achievements Award in Medical Research – Italian Embassy, New York City, NY
  • Official Physician of The Italian Republic Embassy in London

A LEADER IN PERSONALISED HEART AND LONGEVITY CARE

Dr. Lo Monaco’s extensive experience in cardiac care, notable achievements, and consistent pursuit of excellence have made him one of the most sought-after cardiologists in London. His passion for advancing clinical cardiology and his focus on delivering exceptional patient care continue to define his impactful and inspiring career.