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Dr Alex Simms

Verified Cardiology Leeds

Dr Alex Simms

11 years of experience 5.0 (7 verified reviews)

7,369+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Alex Simms at a glance

Dr Alex Simms is a Cardiology practitioner based in Leeds, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Leeds, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Alexander Simms is a Consultant Cardiologist with many years of experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiac conditions and in particular heart failure, inherited cardiovascular conditions, and implantation and management of pacemakers including cardiac synchronisation therapy (biventricular pacing) and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy. Dr. Simms centres his practice around giving his patients as much information as possible, to let them make informed decisions. He sees private patients at the Nuffield Health Leeds Hospitals.

Dr. Simms earned his primary medical qualification at the University of Leeds, after which he undertook specialist training, completing his Medical Doctorate in 2012 and gaining knowledge and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiomyopathy, at the Heart Hospital, London, and The Advanced Heart Failure Unit, Manchester.

Since his appointment in 2014, Dr. Simms has become a crucial part of the Regional Leeds inherited cardiovascular conditions service and the Leeds Regional Combined Cardiology and Obstetrics Service. He is the clinical lead for heart failure in Leeds developing and supporting a stronger more integrated service for people living with heart failure in Leeds. He is also an active member of the scientific research community and has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles n renowned cardiology journals.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Alex Simms

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Leeds (GB)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Cardiology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Leeds (GB)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-964548 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-E47C95C7 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 2,706
Echocardiogram 93306 445
Stress test 93015 347
Holter monitor 93225 302
Coronary angiography 93454 2,553
PCI / coronary stent 92928 2,367
Pacemaker implantation 33208 2,316

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 120 min in_clinic 600.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 960.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 840.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Alex Simms in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Alex Simms at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 64s
Meet Alex Simms

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alex Simms, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2025
    DOI: 10.1242/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30207827 · cited by 128
  2. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Alex Simms, et al. · JACC, 2024
    DOI: 10.6471/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31518328 · cited by 2
  3. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alex Simms, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2023
    DOI: 10.3043/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30574756 · cited by 132

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Cardiology European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Cardiology National Society Meeting · Leeds · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Leeds · 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 2016
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2016
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · alexander.simms@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

7 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
7 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Alex Simms's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Alex Simms treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Cardiology

Heart-rhythm, coronary and structural-heart problems including chest pain, palpitations, hypertension and heart failure.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Alex Simms specialise in?

    Alex Simms specialises in Cardiology in Leeds, GB. 24 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Alex Simms practise?

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    Alex Simms speaks English.

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