Consultant Cardiologist & ElectrophysiologistExperience of more than 1,500 catheter ablation procedures.
Collaborative referral
You retain the patient’s ongoing care.
Request a focused electrophysiology opinion, an ablation assessment or a procedure. Wider cardiology care remains with you unless you ask otherwise.
Focused electrophysiology input for a specific decision
I welcome referrals for a practical electrophysiology opinion, rhythm-management decision or catheter-ablation assessment. The purpose is to answer the clinical question that matters now, clearly and collaboratively.
When I may be able to help
Consider a focused electrophysiology opinion where you are managing:
- symptomatic atrial fibrillation where the next step is uncertain;
- AF recurring despite cardioversion, anti-arrhythmic medication or a previous ablation;
- a patient asking whether AF ablation could be appropriate; the patient-facing AF ablation decision guide may also be useful to share;
- atrial flutter, recurrent SVT, frequent ectopy or unexplained tachycardia;
- a difficult ECG, possible pre-excitation or a question about the likely rhythm;
- ventricular arrhythmia requiring an electrophysiology perspective; or
- uncertainty about pacemaker or ICD treatment.
You retain the patient’s ongoing care
I am very happy to answer a specific electrophysiology question, assess suitability for ablation or undertake a procedure, with ongoing general cardiology care remaining with you unless you ask otherwise. The patient can be returned to your care with a clear recommendation and shared correspondence.
Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist with experience of more than 1,500 catheter ablation procedures.
Opinion letters and residual questions
I will usually send an electronic letter setting out my opinion and recommendations on the same day as the consultation. I am happy to be contacted about residual questions and will usually respond promptly, so that the agreed plan can be taken forward without unnecessary delay.
What to send
A concise clinical question, relevant ECGs or rhythm recordings, medication, echo or imaging reports, clinic correspondence and any previous procedure report will help focus the opinion. For an ECG or arrhythmia question before formal referral, remote advice is also available.