Trustee Board

Chris is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at St Thomas Hospital, London. Areas of specialist surgical expertise includes surgery of the aortic valve. He was appointed Chair of Heart Valve Voice in January 2016.

Alison received a valve replacement in 2018 and is feeling better than ever. Alison brings a passion for sharing her story and raising awareness of heart valve disease to her role as trustee. Read more of her story.

Angie received her valve replacement in June of 2020. She's excited to join the Heart Valve Voice Trustee board and to share her experience of the heart valve disease pathway. Read more of her story.

Keith is a member of The British Cardiac Patients Association. Keith also has a background of patients representation in a number of organisations including ambulance trusts, community health councils, patient forums and hospitals.

Dr Yassir Javaid MA (Cantab) FRCP FRCGP PGDip Cardiology Cardiovascular and Diabetes Lead Nene CCG Primary Care Cardiovascular lead, East Midlands Clinical Network RCGP Clinical Adviser for Cardiology

Chris Arden is a General Practitioner with a special interest in cardiovascular disease.

Rick Steeds is a Consultant Cardiologist at Birmingham University Hospital Foundation. He specialises in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of heart valve disease.

Amanda is a Clinical Nurse Specialist from St Thomas' Hospital, London. Amanda works closely with heart valve disease patients during their recovery and aftercare.