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Dr
Dr Leonard Shapiro
Cardiology
English
4,113+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Leonard Shapiro is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiologist currently seeing private patients at Papworth Hospital and Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital. He earned his medical degree with honours from the University of Manchester in 1976, following a First Class Honours Degree in Medical Biochemistry at the same university in 1973. Dr Shapiro further pursued a Research Doctorate Degree (MD) in Heart Disease related to diabetes, successfully completing it in 1981.
His extensive postgraduate training took place in London at the Hammersmith Hospital, Brompton Hospital, and the National Heart Hospital. In 1988, he was appointed as a Consultant Cardiologist at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge. He later became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr Shapiro strives to provide thorough investigations followed by compassionate reassurance, allowing his patients to return to a normal life. He has specialist expertise in coronary disease, structural heart disease, and intervention. He also has clinical interests, including: heart valve disease, the hearts of athletes, screening footballers for heart disease and echocardiography.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Shapiro has served as the Medical Adviser to the Football Association for over two decades. He also initiated a Nationwide Screening Programme aimed at detecting life-threatening heart abnormalities in young footballers, striving to prevent sudden death. Dr Shapiro, in collaboration with the Medical Department of the Football Association and the Professional Football Association, has examined over 25,000 footballers in this ongoing project. He is also the Founding President of the British Society of Echocardiography.
His extensive postgraduate training took place in London at the Hammersmith Hospital, Brompton Hospital, and the National Heart Hospital. In 1988, he was appointed as a Consultant Cardiologist at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge. He later became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr Shapiro strives to provide thorough investigations followed by compassionate reassurance, allowing his patients to return to a normal life. He has specialist expertise in coronary disease, structural heart disease, and intervention. He also has clinical interests, including: heart valve disease, the hearts of athletes, screening footballers for heart disease and echocardiography.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Shapiro has served as the Medical Adviser to the Football Association for over two decades. He also initiated a Nationwide Screening Programme aimed at detecting life-threatening heart abnormalities in young footballers, striving to prevent sudden death. Dr Shapiro, in collaboration with the Medical Department of the Football Association and the Professional Football Association, has examined over 25,000 footballers in this ongoing project. He is also the Founding President of the British Society of Echocardiography.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Leonard Shapiro
Education & training
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2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2020–2024 Residency · Cardiology
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2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiology
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 | 2,912 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 | 1,071 |
| Stress test | 93015 | 1,561 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 | 316 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 | 2,611 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 | 2,253 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 33208 | 2,662 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 240.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 120.00 EUR |
| Stress test | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Holter monitor | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Coronary angiography | 90 min | in_clinic | 480.00 EUR |
| PCI / coronary stent | 30 min | in_clinic | 240.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 6
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.1613/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37471302 · cited by 114
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4101/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35997207 · cited by 96
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.5978/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30503839 · cited by 78
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8786/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 35417052 · cited by 76
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiology European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · since 2025
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · since 2025
- EAPCI — Member · since 2025
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2025
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
- Awareness When should you see a cardiology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.leonard.shapiro@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
