Cardiometabolic
Medicine
Dr Wycliffe Mbagaya is a leading UK specialist in high cholesterol, triglycerides, raised Lp(a) and cardiometabolic disease, providing expert diagnosis and personalised treatment for patients looking to reduce their risk of heart attacks, strokes, vascular dementia and long term cardiovascular disease. This also affects longevity. As one of the few clinicians trained in both lipidology and metabolic medicine, he offers advanced, holistic care for complex cholesterol problems and cardiovascular risk factors.
Why Patients Choose Dr Mbagaya
Patients seek Dr Mbagaya for his expertise in:
- High cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) and Lp(a)
- Raised triglycerides and mixed dyslipidaemia
- Statin intolerance and cholesterol medication side effects
- Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance
- Hypertension and cardiovascular risk management
- Difficult-to-diagnose lipid disorders such as hypobetalipoproteinaemia
- Female cardiometabolic health and menopause-related changes
- Metabolic disease related to antidepressant and antipsychotic prescribing
- Lipid problems linked to autoimmune disease, chemotherapy, or fatty liver disease
His personalised, root cause driven approach helps patients who have struggled to achieve cholesterol targets or who require more detailed cardiometabolic evaluation.
Comprehensive Cholesterol Assessments
Dr Mbagaya offers advanced cardiometabolic testing not routinely available in standard clinics, including:
- Lipoprotein(a) — Lp(a)
- Apolipoprotein B — ApoB
- High sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
- HOMA-IR for insulin resistance
- Cholesterol balance and absorption tests
- Whole body DEXA
- CT Coronary Angiography and CAC score
- Additional specialist metabolic markers on request
These tests allow accurate assessment of cardiovascular risk and highly personalised treatment plans.
Modern and Personalised Treatment Options
Dr Mbagaya provides both traditional and innovative therapies, including:
- Injectable cholesterol lowering medications (for patients unsuitable for statins or with genetic lipid disorders)
- Tailored medication combinations for complex dyslipidaemia
- Integrated lifestyle support in partnership with specialist dietitians
- Long term monitoring to prevent cardiovascular events
He works closely with cardiologists to ensure comprehensive care for patients with established or emerging cardiovascular disease.
Expertise in Preventing Heart Attacks, Stroke, and Vascular Dementia
With extensive experience in triglyceride disorders, mixed dyslipidaemia, diabetes, and hypertension, Dr Mbagaya supports patients aiming to reduce their long term risk of:
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attacks
- Strokes and vascular dementia
- Peripheral vascular disease
His detailed metabolic assessments enable precise prevention strategies and long term risk reduction.
Who Dr Mbagaya Helps
He is particularly experienced in supporting:
- Patients with stubborn or unexplained high cholesterol
- Individuals who cannot tolerate statins
- People with a strong family history of cardiovascular disease
- Patients with secondary causes of dyslipidaemia (e.g., medications, autoimmune disease, liver disease)
- Women experiencing cardiometabolic changes during or after menopause
- Cancer survivors with metabolic abnormalities after chemotherapy