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Dr Howard McAlpine

Cardiology Glasgow

Dr Howard McAlpine

2 years of experience

8,725+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Howard McAlpine at a glance

Dr Howard McAlpine is a Cardiology practitioner based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 47+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Glasgow, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Howard McAlpine is a Consultant Physician & Cardiologist who qualified in 1979 from Glasgow and has been a consultant cardiologist since 1992. His NHS practice was in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow and at the New Victoria Hospital from 1992-2021. He now only consults privately at Ross Hall Hospital, Glasgow where he also has admitting rights. He is a non-invasive cardiologist dealing with a wide range of general cardiological conditions and specialises in cardiac ultrasound.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
ECG
Ambulatory (Holter) ECG monitoring
Treadmill exercise stress testing
Transthoracic echocardiography
Transoesophageal echocardiography
D.C. Cardioversion
Non invasive cardiac imaging
Heart failure, Breathlessness, Palpitation, Dizziness, Angina, Hypertension

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

— Dr Howard McAlpine

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Glasgow (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Cardiology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Glasgow (GB)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-833276 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-7769C087 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 830
Echocardiogram 93306 121
Stress test 93015 2,263
Holter monitor 93225 434
Coronary angiography 93454 269
PCI / coronary stent 92928 1,611
Pacemaker implantation 33208 2,248

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

Howard McAlpine
HEADSHOT
Howard McAlpine in consultation
IN OFFICE
Howard McAlpine with the team
WITH TEAM
Howard McAlpine at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 136s
Meet Howard McAlpine

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Howard McAlpine, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2025
    DOI: 10.1925/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36537395 · cited by 140
  2. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Howard McAlpine, et al. · JACC, 2024
    DOI: 10.4355/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38289673 · cited by 118
  3. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Howard McAlpine, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2023
    DOI: 10.8008/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36952972 · cited by 128

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2027
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2027
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.howard.mcalpine.1@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 Howard McAlpine's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Howard McAlpine 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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    Howard McAlpine speaks English.

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