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?
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- 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.
- Mr. Paul Modi performed my triple bypass surgery on 8 March 2026. I first met him on 2 March, just after my angioplasty was stopped due to complications. He clearly explained why bypass surgery was necessary, the procedure, and the recovery process, which gave me great confidence. The surgery went exactly as explained and I am recovering well. I am very grateful for his expertise and care and would highly recommend him to others needing cardiac surgery.
- Mr Modi didn’t just perform a successful operation he gave me something far bigger. He gave me time. Time with my family. Time to watch my children grow up. Time that I may not have had without his expertise. That is something I will never forget. Some people pass through your life briefly but leave a permanent mark on your story. Mr Modi will always be one of those people for me. Thank you for giving me another chapter. I would highly recommend Mr Modi to anyone facing cardiac surgery.
- Mr. Modi repaired a Mitral Valve for my husband. He was exceptional in every respect. We were kept informed with every step of the surgery in great detail. Once Khalid was out of the OT, he called me and explained in detail and reassured me. A very kind ,caring , compassionate and extremely gifted surgeon.