Mr Paul Modi
Professional statement
Mr Paul Modi is a world-leading consultant cardiac surgeon who specialises in minimally invasive and robotic mitral valve and atrial fibrillation surgery, robotic and off pump coronary artery bypass surgery and minimally invasive myxoma surgery. He is one of only a small number of surgeons in the UK who performs minimally invasive mitral valve and atrial fibrillation surgery and is currently the only British heart surgeon performing robotic mitral valve repair and robot-assisted coronary artery surgery. He was the first surgeon in the UK to perform totally endoscopic robotic mitral valve repair.
Mr Modi graduated from Leeds University in 1994 and soon after became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He then spent two years as a British Heart Foundation research fellow at Bristol University before being awarded the prestigious Doctorate in Medicine (MD) in 2003 for research into ways of better protecting childrens' hearts during open-heart surgery.
Mr Modi trained in cardiothoracic surgery in the UK, before spending a year as a clinical instructor (consultant/attending surgeon) in the USA, where he worked alongside Dr Randolph Chitwood Jr. at East Carolina Heart Institute, learning minimally invasive and robotic cardiac valvular surgery, and atrial fibrillation surgery techniques. Uniquely, he was also trained by Dr Doug Murphy, the current world lead in robotic mitral valve surgery in Atlanta, USA.
Mr Modi went on to complete super-specialist training in minimally invasive valve and robotic coronary surgery with Dr Sam Balkhy in Chicago, USA, Professor Frederich Mohr in Leipzig, Germany, and with Dr Hugo Vanermen in Aalst, Belgium.
Mr Modi currently works at the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, the second biggest specialist centre for cardiac surgery in the UK, where he brings with him the pioneering techniques that he learned overseas.
Clinics
The Alexandra Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Cheadle, Mill Ln, Cheadle SK8, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 32 years of experience
- Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (2010 - present)
Subspecialties
- Robotic and minimally invasive mitral valve surgery
- Coronary bypass surgery (robotic-assisted and totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB))
Professional memberships
- Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland
- British Medical Association
Education
- FRCS (CTh) (2007)
- MD, Medicine, University of Bristol (2003)
Teaching posts
- Essential Surgical Skills for Cardiologists, Royal College of Surgeons of England (present)
- Training the Trainers, Royal College of Surgeons of England (present)
Publications and conferences
Prizes and awards
- Society Scholarship for Cardiac Surgery, Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland
- Consultant Travelling Scholarship for Cardiac Surgery, Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- first class, five star.
- Paul Modi proved to be an excellent cardiac surgeon with very good interpersonal skills. My minimally invasive Mitral valve repair operation went very smoothly and I experienced minimal pain/discomfort post op. The care I received at Spire hospital was very good and I was able to leave five days after surgery. Many thanks to everyone involved with my treatment and care at Spire.
- Ccu staff were brilliant after the op. Blane, Frank, the 2 Mo,s, Nins , Sira, Airlina and a special thanks to Lizzie who told me it was ok to cry! The ward staff equally attentive to include Jerola and Francis. Nothing was too much trouble. Thankyou to all the catering staff. Obviously Paul and his team have done a brilliant job and I cannot thank them enough. With regards to the accommodation I believe the showers are a problem regarding flooding out the en suites. Many thanks again Rob
- Mr. Modi is a consummate professional who puts patients at ease with his easygoing manners. He radiates an aura of calm assuredness as befits a surgeon at the top of his game. He is very caring and treats patients as individuals. He is also an extremely good surgeon and patients travel long distances to consult him. We cannot recommend him highly enough.
- From the moment I met Mr Modi he put me at ease and explained my condition, the surgery needed (complex mitral valve repair) and what to expect. He answered all of my questions and concerns clearly and thoroughly. His dedication, caring, calm, reassuring persona put me at ease and I knew I was in the best hands. I can 100% recommend Mr Modi for his professionalism, expertise, skill and compassion. Sincere thanks to Mr Modi and team for the excellent care. Mr Modi, you are “Simply the Best”.
- I had a double heart valve repair undertaken by Mr Paul Modi. Mr Modi's level of care was wonderful and I thank him sincerely.
- I received minimally invasive mitral valve surgery, performed by Mr Modi, at Spire Manchester. From start to finish, the entire experience was first class and he is clearly a world leader in the field. Mr Modi clearly explained the risks and why I required surgery immediately. The end result was a perfectly performed repair that restores my life expectancy and will allow me to resume scuba diving. I can't quite describe how appreciative I am of Mr Modi and his time. The Spire team were great.
- Operation was well explained, always time given Pain relief given was very good,so that after the operation only paracetamol was required
- Paul Modi is a world class surgeon in every way that matters to a patient. Thorough, clear and supportive in agreeing the right procedure, followed up with meticulous preparation and immensely skilled execution of the procedure, in my case extending my life expectancy with a minimally invasive mitral valve repair. His caring nature added a wonderful humanity to the pre and post operative part of the process. Supported by excellent Anesthetist Lee Feddy and a brilliant CCU and ward nursing team.