Professor Dev Datta

About Professor Dev Datta

Expertise You Can Trust

Professor Dev Datta is a highly respected NHS Consultant with over 25 years of experience in cardiology, metabolic medicine, and clinical biochemistry. After graduating from Cardiff Medical School in 1997, he trained in Wales and Edinburgh, including a British Heart Foundation research fellowship at Cardiff University, where he earned his MD for pioneering research into blood vessel function in heart disease and diabetes.

Professor Dev Datta

MB BCh (Wales), MD, FRCP, FRCPath
Consultant in Metabolic Medicine and Clinical Biochemistry
Founder & Lead Clinician – The Metabolic Clinic

A Specialist in Metabolic Health

Professor Datta’s clinical work spans a wide range of metabolic and cardiovascular conditions, including:

  • Medical weight management using personalised plans and licensed medications such as Saxenda, Wegovy, and Mounjaro
  • High cholesterol, including complex cases with statin intolerance
  • Heart disease and stroke prevention, especially in patients with a strong family history
  • Vitamin and hormone imbalances, including calcium, sodium, and vitamin D disorders

He provides expert-led, evidence-based care through a multidisciplinary team approach, combining medical, nutritional, and psychological support.

Professor Dev Datta: Career at a Glance

Professor Dev Datta is a leading clinician, educator, and national voice in metabolic and cardiovascular medicine. He holds key NHS roles, leads academic programs, and contributes to research and policy through major medical organisations.

  • NHS Consultant at University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff
  • Clinical Lead of the Cardiff and Vale NHS Weight Management Service
  • Clinical Lead for one of the UK’s largest lipoprotein apheresis units
  • Consultant at the Spire Cardiff Hospital (private appointments offered virtually via Zoom or phone)
  • Course Director – MSc in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, University of South Wales
  • Visiting Professor, University of South Wales (appointed in 2022 for teaching and research contributions)
  • Actively involved in research and postgraduate education both locally and nationally
  • Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists
  • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians
  • Medical Lead, All Wales Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Cascade Testing Service
  • Chair, HEART UK Lipoprotein Apheresis Sub-Group
  • Deputy Chair, HEART UK Medical, Scientific, and Research Committee

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