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Dr Glyn Thomas

Verified Cardiology Bristol

Dr Glyn Thomas

8 years of experience 5.0 (110 verified reviews)

7,681+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Glyn Thomas at a glance

Dr Glyn Thomas is a Cardiology practitioner based in Bristol, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Bristol, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Glyn Thomas is an award-winning Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist at the Bristol Heart Institute. He trained at University College London Medical School and worked in various London teaching hospitals before returning to university to begin research into the causes of abnormal heart rhythms. After gaining his doctorate from Cambridge University in 2006 he returned to London to sub-specialise in heart rhythm treatment at St Bartholomew's Hospital.

Dr. Thomas was appointed as Consultant Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist at the Bristol Heart Institute in 2009. He has a special interest in treating heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation and performs several hundred ablation procedures per year. He practises a patient-centred approach, ensuring individuals needs are understood and anxieties accommodated, incorporating an understanding of patient's lifestyles into his treatment plan. He recognises the importance of non-pharmacological treatments such as diet and exercise. He has a wealth of experience in the cardiac aspects of Dysautonomia including Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and increasingly, the post-viral, multisystem disorder known as 'Long COVID'.

Dr. Thomas is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and has also written two books, Cardiology in Focus (Churchill Livingstone, 2004) and Ready Reference: Cardiology (Elsevier 2010). He has over 100 publications in scientific press specifically relating to the mechanisms and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, and is a regular contributor to popular media.

In addition to Cardiology, he has a special interest in Critical Care Medicine. He undertook further training in Anaesthesia/Paediatrics/Trauma and gained the Diploma in Immediate Medical Care, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh in 2017. He is now a full-time Critical Care Doctor with Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, respoding to medical emergencies/accidents across the South West by helicopter or rapid response car. He also supports the life-saving work of the South West Ambulance Service in a voluntary capacity as an active responder for Bravo Medics charity.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

General cardiology

Complex Devices

Electrophysiology

pacemaker/defibrillator implantation

Cardiac resynchronisation therapy

Atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia

Cardiac arrhythmia management

Ablation (cautery) of complex heart rhythm abnormalities including atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT). Implantation of pacemaker and defibrillator devices. Mechanisms of heart rhythm abnormalities

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

— Dr Glyn Thomas

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Bristol (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Cardiology
    Universidad de Navarra, Bristol (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-75764 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-8C5797FD · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 992
Echocardiogram 93306 1,399
Stress test 93015 2,905
Holter monitor 93225 332
Coronary angiography 93454 891
PCI / coronary stent 92928 325
Pacemaker implantation 33208 1,910

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 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Holter monitor 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 120 min in_clinic 480.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 60 min in_clinic 240.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Glyn Thomas
HEADSHOT
Glyn Thomas in consultation
IN OFFICE
Glyn Thomas with the team
WITH TEAM
Glyn Thomas at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 138s
Meet Glyn Thomas

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
    Glyn Thomas, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2026
    DOI: 10.4772/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39051745 · cited by 130
  2. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
    Glyn Thomas, et al. · Circulation, 2025
    DOI: 10.8001/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33285886 · cited by 168
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
    Glyn Thomas, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2024
    DOI: 10.3500/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31100568 · cited by 198
  4. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
    Glyn Thomas, et al. · Circulation, 2023
    DOI: 10.8102/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33689445 · cited by 44

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Bristol · 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 2019
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2019
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.glyn.thomas@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

110 verified reviews
4.98
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110 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
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 Glyn Thomas's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Glyn Thomas 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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