How quickly can I get a private cardiology appointment?

Same-week appointments are usually available at both the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre and Cleveland Clinic London.

What conditions does Dr Jones assess and treat?

Dr Jones sees a wide range of cardiology symptoms and conditions, including chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations and atrial fibrillation, blackouts and syncope, heart valve disease, and high blood pressure and cholesterol, alongside ongoing management of coronary artery disease and heart failure.

What makes Dr Jones's approach different?

Consultant-led care from the first appointment, with access to advanced cardiac imaging including echocardiography, stress echocardiography, cardiac MRI and CT coronary angiography, so most patients leave with a diagnosis and treatment plan rather than a string of onward referrals.

Is Dr Jones NHS or private?

Both. He is a Consultant Cardiologist and Cardiac Imaging Lead at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (Broomfield, Basildon, and the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre), and sees private patients at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre and Cleveland Clinic London.

What are Dr Jones's qualifications?

BSc (Hons), MBChB, MRCP (UK), and a PhD from the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London. He won the ESC Congress Young Investigator of the Year Award in 2021 and holds full BSE accreditation in echocardiography plus Level 3 EACVI accreditation in cardiac MRI.

Where are the clinics located?

Essex: Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, Basildon Hospital, Nethermayne, convenient for Basildon, Chelmsford, Southend, Brentwood, Billericay and Braintree. London: Cleveland Clinic London, 33 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7HY.

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Heart Rhythm Assessment (Palpitations / AF) in Essex and London

Palpitations are common and often benign, but they can also indicate underlying rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation (AF).

What are palpitations?

Palpitations are the awareness of your heartbeat. You may feel that your heart is racing, skipping beats, fluttering or beating irregularly.

They may occur at rest or during activity and can be brief or more persistent.

Common symptoms:

Fluttering or racing heartbeat
Skipped or missed beats
Dizziness
Shortness of breath

Investigations:

ECG, a simple tracing of the hearts electrical activity.
Ambulatory heart monitoring, typically from 24 hours up to 7 days
Echocardiography
Blood tests, including to assess for thyroid disease

Rapid access to personalised management:

Dr Jones provides tailored treatment plans, including:

Lifestyle advice
Medication optimisation
Referral for advanced therapies if required

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Heart Rhythm Assessment (Palpitations / AF) in Essex and London

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