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Prof
Prof Derek L Connolly
Cardiology
English
French
4,617+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken
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.
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.”
— Prof Derek L Connolly
Education & training
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Cardiology
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2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiology
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime 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
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 3 · i10: 7
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European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.4679/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35446861 · cited by 65
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Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
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 · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — · 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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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
