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Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon

Verified Cardiology Edgbaston

Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon

2 years of experience 5.0 (95 verified reviews)

6,545+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon at a glance

Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon is a Cardiology practitioner based in Edgbaston, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 39+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Edgbaston, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Professor Leyva-León has been a Consultant Cardiologist since 2000 and is currently based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, one of the UK’s largest teaching hospitals. Alongside his NHS role, he holds a Professorship in Cardiology at Aston University Medical School, where he leads internationally recognised research programmes.

His clinical practice covers the full spectrum of general cardiology, including angina, heart attacks, hypertension, and raised cholesterol. He has particular specialist expertise in heart failure, cardiomyopathies, and cardiac rhythm disorders (arrhythmias). Professor Leyva-León is also a national pioneer of cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) and has extensive experience in advanced cardiac device therapy, including pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).

A recognised authority in cardiac imaging, he specialises in echocardiography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance (cardiac MRI), and cardiac computed tomography (cardiac CT), using these modalities to support precise diagnosis and personalised treatment planning.

Professor Leyva-León has played a major role in shaping national and international cardiology practice. He is Past President of the British Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and has served as a Clinical Advisor to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence on national guidelines for heart failure, cardiac devices, and drug therapy. He has also contributed to European Society of Cardiology guideline committees for heart failure and pacing.

He has over 400 research publications and abstracts and more than 300 invited lectures delivered worldwide. His research focuses on cardiac devices, electrophysiology, cardiomyopathies, heart failure, imaging, and clinical outcomes, undertaken collaboratively at Aston University and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

In addition to his NHS work, Professor Leyva-León sees patients privately at Little Aston Hospital, The Priory Hospital and The Harborne Hospital in Birmingham, and teh One Heart Clinic in Solihull. He is known for his thorough, evidence-based, and patient-centred approach to care.

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

— Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Edgbaston (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Cardiology
    Universidad de Navarra, Edgbaston (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-757692 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-5AADB0E9 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 1,271
Echocardiogram 93306 2,136
Stress test 93015 3,014
Holter monitor 93225 3,011
Coronary angiography 93454 860
PCI / coronary stent 92928 2,410
Pacemaker implantation 33208 2,297

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 360.00 EUR
Holter monitor 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 120 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 60 min in_clinic 840.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Francisco Leyva-Leon
HEADSHOT
Francisco Leyva-Leon in consultation
IN OFFICE
Francisco Leyva-Leon with the team
WITH TEAM
Francisco Leyva-Leon at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 116s
Meet Francisco Leyva-Leon

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
    Francisco Leyva-Leon, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2026
    DOI: 10.1197/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32449638 · cited by 77
  2. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
    Francisco Leyva-Leon, et al. · Circulation, 2025
    DOI: 10.6218/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30524099 · cited by 95

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

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 2026-03-13 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology? 2026-01-04 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · professor.francisco.leyva.leon@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

95 verified reviews
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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

Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon 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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