Dr Hassan Abbas

About Dr Hassan Abbas

Dr Hassan Abbas is a highly respected consultant cardiologist specialising in heart failure and complex devices. Dr Abbas earned his Medical and Medical Science degrees at the University of Aberdeen. With 15 years of clinical practice, he serves as a substantive consultant in the NHS, experienced in general cardiology, all aspects of heart failure and cardiomyopathy management, the implantation and management of pacemakers, defibrillators (ICD), cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) devices, conduction system pacing (CSP) and Implantable Loop Recorders (ILRs). Dr Abbas is also trained in the delivery of leadless pacemakers. Notably, he holds dual accreditation in both Cardiology and General Internal Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr Abbas has been involved in clinical research focusing on adipogenesis, the use of fast-field cycling magnetic resonance (FFC-MR) techniques in inflammation and coronary artery evaluation, the effects of beta blockers in COPD, and Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. His research has contributed to multiple publications. In 2017 Dr Abbas established Hourglass Wellbeing Clinics and is currently the Clinical Director. He offers a private practice in cardiology as well as the Aberdeen Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) service. Hourglass Wellbeing is a private medical clinic in Aberdeen that specialises in the prevention and management of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. It uniquely hosts a private Electrophysiology and Ablation service. The clinic offers innovative collaboration with nutritionists, exercise and fitness experts, and psychotherapists. Dr Abbas prides himself in working conscientiously, has an open, honest style of consultation with his patients and is highly compassionate.