Dr Robert Gerber is a Consultant Cardiologist working in East Sussex, United Kingdom, where he practices at both Conquest Hospital in Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital. Born and raised in the UK, Dr Gerber completed his medical education at King’s College London, where he also undertook the MB/PhD programme, distinguishing himself early in his academic and clinical career. Outside his professional work, he is a keen sportsman, using his interest in sport and exercise to support healthy heart screening initiatives and preventative cardiology.
Academic History
Dr Gerber completed his medical degree at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical School, part of King’s College London, graduating in 2000 following completion of the MB/PhD programme. During this time, he was awarded the University of London Carpenter Prize for Physiology. He holds dual accreditation in General Internal Medicine and General Cardiology and is listed on the GMC specialist register. He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) in 2014.
His advanced subspecialty training in Interventional Cardiology included fellowship experience at Imperial College London, training across Hammersmith Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital, as well as an international interventional fellowship at San Raffaele Hospital and Columbus Hospital in Milan, Italy.
Career Overview
Dr Robert Gerber is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiologist with a subspecialty focus on Interventional Cardiology, including coronary angiography, angioplasty, and stent-based procedures. He is actively involved in the development and delivery of innovative interventional treatments and has played a role in introducing novel therapies such as renal denervation for treatment-resistant hypertension within clinical trial settings.
Dr Gerber is Principal Investigator for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, leading several randomized clinical trials in cardiology. Alongside his clinical responsibilities, he is deeply involved in medical education and research, serving as module leader for the MSc in Cardiology at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals.
He is a member of multiple national and international professional societies, including the British Hypertension Society, the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society, and the European Association of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. He also serves on the Editorial Board of European Cardiology Review.
Career Timeline
- 2000 – Graduated from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical School, King’s College London
- Early 2000s – Completed MB/PhD training and received the University of London Carpenter Prize for Physiology
- Mid-2000s – Undertook subspecialty and fellowship training in Interventional Cardiology at Imperial College London and in Milan, Italy
- 2014 – Awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
- 2010s–Present – Appointed Consultant Cardiologist at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital; Principal Investigator for clinical trials and MSc module leader at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals
Recognition
Dr Gerber has published extensively in the field of interventional cardiology and is recognised for his contribution to both clinical research and postgraduate education. He has led and contributed to multicentre randomized trials and continues to influence best practice through his involvement in professional societies and editorial responsibilities within cardiology journals.
Areas of Speciality
- Interventional Cardiology
- Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty
- Hypertension and Resistant Hypertension
- Renal Denervation Clinical Trials
- Cardiovascular Research and Education
- Sports and Preventative Cardiology
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