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An initial consultation with Dr Andrew Flapan is from £200.
Dr Andrew Flapan
Consultant Cardiologist
MD, FRCP
Specialises in
- Cardiology
- Cardiac catheterisation
- Echocardiography
I trained in London and have worked all over Britain before coming to Edinburgh where I carried out research into cardiac failure and hypertension. Since becoming a Consultant I have concentrated on research into psychological aspects of cardiac disease, autonomic nervous system function and heart disease, as well as fish oils and diet.
I have played a lead role in the development of Primary angioplasty for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction in Scotland. In 2009 I was appointed Physician to the Queen in Scotland.
General Medical Council Number: 2646994
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Andrew Flapan at Spire include:
Cardiology
- Blood pressure test
- Cardiac catheterisation
- Cardioversion
- Cardiac CT scan (heart CT)
- Cardiac MRI scan (heart MRI)
- Coronary angioplasty
- ECG monitoring or event recorder - 24/48/72 hour
- Exercise test
- Exercise ECG
- Pacemaker implantation
- Stress electrocardiogram
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Interventional cardiology
Vascular medicine
Special Clinical Interests: All aspects of cardiology including chest pain, cardiac failure, valve disease, syncope and palpitation. I have over 15 years experience in cardiac catheterisation and coronary intervention. Research interests have included cardiac failure, acute myocardial infarction, diet and fish oils, autonomic nervous system and arrhythmias as well as the psychological aspects of cardiac disease.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
British Cardiovascular Society
Scottish Cardiac Society
British Cardiac Intervention Society
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh)
Research and publications
This includes the development of Primary angioplasty for the treatment of myocardial infarction
Imaging and aortic valve disease
Current NHS posts
Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian
Consultant Cardiologist, St Johns Hospital, Livingston NHS Lothian
Contact information
| Telephone | 0131 334 0363 |
| Private secretary | Ms Gillian Smith |