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Professor Derek L Connolly

Cardiology Edgbaston

Professor Derek L Connolly

15 years of experience

4,617+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Derek L Connolly at a glance

Professor Derek L Connolly is a Cardiology practitioner based in Edgbaston, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 38+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Edgbaston, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Derek Connolly BSc[Hons] MB ChB[Edin] PhD[Cantab] DSc[Hon]

FRCP FRCPE FESC is a very experienced Consultant Cardiologist. His private

practice is solely at the Priory Hospital in Birmingham where he has developed a

large patient base over the last 25 years. He prides himself on being

accessible and “user friendly’.

He consults on all aspects of Cardiology but is world recognised in

preventive Cardiology and the diagnosis and treatment of Coronary disease and

other cardiac conditions. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology

and the Royal Colleges of Physicians in London and in Edinburgh. He lectures internationally and holds honorary academic positions at both Aston University and at the Institute ofCardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK.

He has been on the National Council of the UK Primary Care Cardiovascular Society since 2019 and is a trustee of the Atrial Fibrillation Association. He trained in Edinburgh,

Cambridge, London and San Diego where he was a Carnegie Scholar. He has a first

class degree in Pharmacology from the University of Edinburgh where he was the

Brunton medallist and the Keasbey Bursary holder. His BHF funded PhD in molecular

cardiology is from the University of Cambridge. He is the Chief or Primary

Investigator of multiple large trials in Cardiovascular medicine. In

2023 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Aston

University for his contributions to medical science where in December 2024 was

appointed as the Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Fellow in Health Research.

Professor Connolly’s NHS practice is at the new superhospital, the

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital and at Birmingham City Hospital in Birmingham

UK.

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

— Professor Derek L Connolly

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Edgbaston (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Cardiology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Edgbaston (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-719291 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-8A6937B1 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 2,763
Echocardiogram 93306 1,348
Stress test 93015 1,266
Holter monitor 93225 1,495
Coronary angiography 93454 1,376
PCI / coronary stent 92928 1,830
Pacemaker implantation 33208 2,581

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 840.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 240.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 600.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Derek L Connolly in consultation
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 112s
Meet Derek L Connolly

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Derek L Connolly, et al. · JACC, 2025
    DOI: 10.4679/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35446861 · cited by 65
  2. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Derek L Connolly, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2024
    DOI: 10.6666/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36307771 · cited by 59

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Edgbaston · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2012
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2012
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.derek.connolly@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    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

Professor Derek L Connolly's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Derek L Connolly 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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