Dr Jayesh Makan - Consultant Cardiologist
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Dr Jayesh Makan is a leading Consultant Cardiologist held in high regards by both patients and colleagues, based in Shrewsbury, well known for having excellent communication skills putting everyone at ease.
He diagnoses and treats patients with chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, heart rhythm disturbances and blackouts. He has developed a special interest in Sports Cardiology and has recently been awarded an MSc in the subject, having been awarded a full scholarship by St George’s Hospital, University of London.
Dr Makan works for the NHS, Nuffield Health and now we are lucky enough to be offering appointments from here at Shropshire Health. Dr Makan has also been appointed as an Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at St George’s Hospital, London.
Dr Makan trained at Guy's and St Thomas' qualifying with MBBS and a BSc (Hons) in Immunology. His specialist training in cardiology was in London and he spent three years as a Specialist Registrar at the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust. He developed an expertise in pacemaker, defibrillator and biventricular pacemaker implantation and is a Certified Cardiac Device Specialist with the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners.
Dr Makan joined Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust as a Consultant in 2011 and set up a brand new complex cardiac device service for Shropshire. He was appointed as the Clinical Director of Cardiology in 2013 and led the department for nearly ten years, before taking up a role as Undergraduate Tutor for Keele University Medical School. He was recently recognised as a Covid-19 Hero at the Trust for his work during the pandemic.
Dr Makan is active in clinical academia. Between 2003 and 2005, he undertook research with Professor Sanjay Sharma, who is a world leader in Sports Cardiology and Inherited Cardiac Disease. His research was funded by the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and he was honoured to be appointed a Trustee of the charity in 2018. He is a keen athlete and runner and completed the London Marathon for Greenwich Hospice in 2000 and for CRY in 2022.
His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, he has authored book chapters and presented at international meetings. He is a member of a number of professional organisations, including the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners, the European Heart Rhythm Association and he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
Special interests
Sports Cardiology
Inherited cardiac conditions
Heart failure
Atrial fibrillation
Chest pain
Syncope
Pacemakers
Biventricular pacing
Defibrillator implantation
Cardiac manifestations of Covid-19
Other interests
Pacemakers, biventricular pacing, defibrillator implants
Heart failure
Chest pain/angina
High blood pressure
Atrial fibrillation
Palpitations
Cardioverter defibrillator implantation
Syncope (blackouts)
Inherited cardiac conditions
Sports Cardiology
Cardiac manifestations of COVID-19
Personal interests
Dr Makan is married and has four children. He lives in Shrewsbury and outside work, his interests include marathon and half-marathon running and cricket. Through sport, he has raised money for Cardiac Risk in the Young and for the Cardiology department at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital. He has featured in the Shropshire Star as well as participated in local radio interviews.
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Book this if this is your first appointment with Dr Makan.
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Book this if you have already seen Dr Makan for a consultation in the past.
Dr Laura Bangs - Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
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Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Maternal Medicine Specialist
Dr Laura Bangs is a highly regarded Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, known for her thoughtful and meticulous approach to Women’s Health. She joins Shropshire Health as a trusted specialist with nearly two decades of clinical experience, offering a level of care defined by precision, depth of knowledge and quiet excellence.
After graduating from the University of Manchester, Dr Bangs completed comprehensive specialist training in the West Midlands before achieving membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2016. She went on to undertake advanced training in Labour Ward Management and Obstetric Medicine, reflecting her expertise in both routine and medically complex care.
Her career includes contributions to peer-reviewed research, national and international presentations, and the development of clinical guidelines that have shaped patient care within maternity services. Additionally, she is one of only a handful of consultants trained in hypnobirthing and birth trauma support, further informing her calm, considered and holistic style of practice.
Following a fulfilling career within the NHS, Dr Bangs now works exclusively in the private sector, where she offers a more personalised and unhurried approach. Her consultations are characterised by discretion, clarity and an unwavering commitment to patient wellbeing.
At Shropshire Health, she will provide expert care across Women’s Health. Her guiding ethos is simple; to ensure every patient receives care that is compassionate, evidence-based and tailored with thoughtful attention to detail.
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Postnatal Health & Recovery 45-minutes £295 (this includes an examination)
Birth Debrief & Reflection 60-minutes £250
Birth Choices and Planning Consultation 60-minutes £325
General Gynaecology 30-minutes £200 (please contact us to discuss suitability as Dr Bangs doesn’t offer surgery privately)
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Now open from January 2026!
You can book all services here.
Dr Laura Bangs will be at Shropshire Health every alternate Tuesday starting from the 13th January 2026.