Cardiologist/EP Recommendation Birmingham

[SirBeatalot]

Hi Folks.Does anyone have a recommendation for a Cardiologist in Birmingham England?

[Speed]

My cardiologist is in Warwick and he referred me to Dr Lencioni as EP - who works out of QE. I have found him to be excellent. Knowledgeable, listens and works with you to agree management plan.

2nd ablation with him for AFlutter appears to have resolved it.

Now in queue for 1st ablation for AF. Estimated 9 mth wait.

He also does private at the Priory.

[SirBeatalot in reply to Speed]

Thank you I will do some research.

[wilsond]

Not quite Brum but Coventry,University Hospital Coventry and Warwick is good. Proff Osman is the lead EP,but there are several others too

[SirBeatalot in reply to wilsond]

Thank you for replying.

[Ducky2003]

I second Wilsond. UCHW has an excellent EP team.

[SirBeatalot in reply to Ducky2003]

Thank you for replying.

[Princelover]

Hi Try The Birmingham Heart Rhythm Group at The Priory near Queen Elizabeth Hospital. They are the consultants who work at the latter for the NHS & privately at The Priory. The Priory has a cardiac lab and intensive care unit if you want the full Monty privately. It’s around £250 for an outpatient appointment to discuss. I saw Dr Lencioni who made me feel very at ease and explained things in plain English! Good luck 😉

[SirBeatalot in reply to Princelover]

Thanks.I wonder if I made a private appointment with him if he would then take me on as a NHS patient?

Might be worth a try.

[Speed in reply to SirBeatalot]

Yes. That is what happened with me and I believe the normal process if you do not want to have the procedure done privately (likely sooner but I understand around £17k!)

[SirBeatalot in reply to Speed]

Much appreciated.

[Princelover]

ps also had the full Monty cryoablation there and v happy with the process and results so far

[Princelover]

Hi they transfer your file back into the NHS anyway since it’s a chronic condition that may reappear as you age even if you are treated initially privately. Not sure about the wait list now but it was over a year for ablation last time I asked from point of initial consultation which was minimum 9 months wait in itself. That’s why I went privately as I wanted a definitive diagnosis as it was so disruptive and I’d just retired as well!! The secretary is Michelle and she will explain all that even if you don’t go ahead with an appointment. Hope that helps your thoughts on all this; it’s a lot to decide.

[SirBeatalot in reply to Princelover]

That's very helpful thanks.