DR ROBIN VAN LINGEN MBCHB (UCT), FRCP (ENG)
I am a Consultant Cardiologist in Cornwall with over 25 years experience as a doctor. I carried out my undergraduate training at the famous Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, and my postgraduate specialisation in Medicine and Cardiology in the South West of England. I have a wide range of interests and experience in most fields of Cardiology. I have an interest in innovation and entrepreneurship with several active projects.
I believe in patient centred compassionate care. I strive to offer high quality care, explained simply. I am a strong advocate of patient choice.
Heart Care Topics
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What They Say
”DR VAN LINGEN IS A VERY NICE MAN WHO INSPIRES CONFIDENCE BOTH IN HIMSELF AND HIS PRESCRIBED TREATMENT. HE TELLS IT LIKE IT IS AND DOESN’T WASTE YOUR TIME, THIS APPROACH HAS BEEN HUGELY BENEFICIAL TO ME AND I AM GRATEFUL FOR HIS HELP. HIS INTEREST AND CARE IN YOU, AND YOUR HEALTH, IS GENUINE AND FELT AT ALL TIMES, I ALWAYS FELT LISTENED TO AND TAKEN SERIOUSLY,”
Mrs GE
”I AM DELIGHTED TO USE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS MY APPRECIATION OF THE CARE, GUIDANCE AND MEDICAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO ME OVER THE PAST YEARS BY DR ROBIN J VAN LINGEN, CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGIST AT THE DUCHY HOSPITAL. HIS EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICAL APPROACH HAS PROVIDED ME WITH YEARS OF VALUED SUPPORT AND GIVEN ME THE CONFIDENCE TO ENJOY A QUALITY OF LIFE WHICH IS HIGHLY PRIZED BY THIS 92 YEAR OLD”