Dr William Orr
Consultant Cardiologist
FRCP
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I am a graduate of Royal London Hospital Medical College and I trained in cardiology in Reading and Oxford 1993 - 2001. I was a British Heart Foundation Junior Research Fellow, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Oxford 1996 - 1998, investigating atrial arrhythmias and the role of biatrial pacing in my prevention after cardiac surgery.
I was Interventional Fellow, Department of Cardiology, Green Lane Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand in 2002. I have produced publications on atrial fibrillation and cardiac arrhythmias (Oxford Textbook of Geriatric Medicine), diseases of the aorta, valve disease, angioplasty and pre-operative risk.
I am a cardiologist for Reading Football Club and am currently Clinical Director of Thames Valley Cardiac Network.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr William Orr at Spire include:
Cardiology
- Cardiac MRI scan (heart MRI)
- Cardiomemo recording
- ECG monitoring or event recorder - 24/48 hour
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
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Important information about COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Dunedin Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Arrhythmia (Electrophysiology)
Atrial fibrillation
Echocardiography
Coronary artery disease
Special clinical interests: Cardiology, coronary intervention, heart failure
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Contact information
| Telephone | 07385 832442 |
| Private secretary | Sue Adams |
| Private secretary telephone | 07385 832442 |
| Private secretary email | info@readingcardiology.life |