Professional statement
Dr Jonathan Byrne is a leading interventional cardiologist who specialises in the treatment of coronary artery disease. He is an expert in the treatment of patients with angina, heart failure, heart rhythm disturbances and high blood pressure. He practises at the Cleveland Clinic, King's Private, OneWelbeck and the Sloane Hospital, all located in London. He also practises at the King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where he is the Clinical Director of Cardiovascular Services.
Dr Byrne treats patients with valvular heart disease using new treatments which do not require an operation, such as TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation) and MitraClip (percutaneous treatment of the mitral valve).
He is also highly experienced in a number of imaging tests for the heart, including transoesophageal echocardiography and cardiac CT scanning.
Dr Byrne completed his undergraduate medical training at the University of Bristol, receiving his MB ChB in 1995. He then continued general professional medical training in South East England and London, where he received his MRCP in 1999. He then completed his PHD at the academic department of Cardiology at King’s College Hospital, examining molecular mechanisms underlying left ventricular hypertrophy. Dr Byrne continued his training in interventional cardiology at King’s College Hospital from 2004. He went on to become a Boston Scientific sponsored Interventional Fellow on Vancouver Island, Canada.
Since appointment as a consultant in July 2008, Dr Byrne has also been involved in the development of the structural programme at King’s College Hospital, with the use of novel percutaneous techniques to treat aortic and mitral valve disease.
He is a member of the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society, the British Cardiovascular Society, the Royal Society of Medicine (Cardiology), the British Heart Valve Association and the Medical Defence Union.
When he is not treating patients, Dr Byrne carries out research on different cardiology treatments.
Clinics
London Cardiac & Vascular Associates
Central London, 33 Grosvenor Pl, London SW1X 7HYMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 31 years of experience
- Clinical Director of Cardiovascular Services, King's College Hospital (2015 - present)
Subspecialties
- Interventional Cardiology (Coronary Angioplasty)
- TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation)
Professional memberships
- British Cardiovascular Society
- British Cardiovascular Intervention Society
Education
- MB ChB (University Of Bristol) 1995
- MRCP (London) 1999
Publications and conferences
- Puri R, Byrne J, Muller R, Baumbach H, Eltchaninoff H, Redwood S, Cheema A, Dubois C, Ihlberg L, Wijeysundera HC, Cerillo A, Gotberg M, Klaaborg KE, Pelletier M, Blanco-Mata R, Edwards R, Gandolfo C, Muir D, Meucci F, Sinning J-M, Stella P, Veulemans V, Virtanen M, Regueiro A, Thoenes M, Pibarot P, Pelletier-Beaumont E, Rodes-Cabau J.Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with small aortic annuli using a 20 mm balloon-expanding valve Heart 2017;103:148-53
- Garot P R, Morice MC, Tresukosol D, Pocock S, Meredith IT, Abozaid A, Carrie D, Naber C, Iniguez A, Talwar S, Menown IB, Christiansen EH, Gregson J, Copt S, Hovasse T, Lurz P, Maillard L, Krackhardt F, Ong P, Byrne J, Redwood S, Windhovel U, Greene S, Stoll HP, Urban P. 2-year outcomes of high bleeding risk after polymer-free drug-coated stents. J Am Coll Cardiol 2017;69:162-71
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Reviews
Overall Rating
96 total reviews5.0
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- Dr Byrne is extremely understanding, professional and goes out of his way to ensure you have the best possible care and treatment. From my own experience, with a valve replacement, repair and on going advice, Dr Byrne has allowed me to have many more years.
- Excellent care and attention from Dr Byrne
- A professional, friendly, caring and extremely competent Doctor, with an excellent Secretary,, Liz. The Cleveland Clinic cannot be faulted
- His analysis and comments are very clear and precise.
- Very straightforward advice given by Dr Byrne who cuts through the medical jargon to carefully and simply diagnose your issues and evolve good solutions. A very user-friendly professional with whom you can build a good rapport and trust.
- Top notch experience all round...
- Dr Byrne was very professional, patient and clear about his findings. It was a pleasant experience.