Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon is a Kardiyoloji practitioner based in Edgbaston, Birleşik Krallık, 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, Birleşik Krallık and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026
Hakkında
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.”
Deneyiminizi paylaşın
— diğer hastaların doğru doktoru bulmasına yardımcı olun. Yorum yaz →
Son yorumlar
★★★★★ ✓ Doğrulanmış
Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
★★★★★ ✓ Doğrulanmış
Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
★★★★☆ ✓ Doğrulanmış
Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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 Birleşik Krallık doctors offering the same care.
Kardiyoloji
Heart-rhythm, coronary and structural-heart problems including chest pain, palpitations, hypertension and heart failure.
Medical practice in Birleşik Krallık is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Birleşik Krallık medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Edgbaston carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.
Hastaların en sık sorduğu sorulara hızlı yanıtlar. Aynı yanıtlar yapay zeka asistanlarına yapılandırılmış veri olarak iletilir.
What does Francisco Leyva-Leon specialise in?
Francisco Leyva-Leon specialises in Kardiyoloji in Edgbaston, GB. 39 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Francisco Leyva-Leon treat?
Francisco Leyva-Leon treats conditions within Kardiyoloji. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Francisco Leyva-Leon practise?
Francisco Leyva-Leon practises in Edgbaston, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Francisco Leyva-Leon speak?
Francisco Leyva-Leon speaks English, Spanish.
How do I book an appointment with Francisco Leyva-Leon?
Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.
What do patients say about Francisco Leyva-Leon?
Francisco Leyva-Leon has a verified rating of 5/5 from 95 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.
We use essential cookies for the site to work. With your consent we also use
analytics + marketing cookies to improve EuroClinics. You can change your
choice any time on the cookies page.