An initial consultation with Dr Arif Ahsan is from £230.
Dr Arif Ahsan
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist
BA (Hons), MBBS, MA (Oxon), FRCP, MD
Specialises in
- Angina and coronary artery disease
- Heart valve disease
- Heart failure and breathlessness
- Hearth rhythm disturbances
- Blackouts and syncope
Also available for:
Virtual consultations:
I have been a Consultant Cardiologist for almost 30 years. My medical degree is from Merton College Oxford (open scholarship) and The Royal London Hospital. I undertook my specialist cardiology research at The National Heart Hospital receiving my MD in 1991 for pioneering work in the field of Electrophysiology and Ablation which, at that time, was in its infancy.
My specialist cardiology training was at The Royal Brompton Hospital where I worked with world leaders in the fields of stenting, ablation and devices. My training was completed as a Senior Registrar at The Northern General Hospital in Sheffield where I set up the Electrophysiology and Ablation service. In 1994 I was appointed Consultant Cardiologist at Nottingham City Hospital (now Nottingham University Hospital) with responsibility for setting up all interventional services.
I performed the first angioplasties, ablations, defibrillator and resynchronisation device implantations in Nottingham. Having more than 30 years experience, I have now performed several thousands of each of these procedures. From September 2023 I have decided it is time to stop performing invasive procedures (stenting, ablation and device implantation) but am happy to see patients to discuss the benefits and risks involved. I can then refer them to my specialist colleagues.
I have published papers on ablation, pacing, stenting and angina. I was principal investigator for numerous international research studies including Themis, Pegasus, Fourier, Timi Solid, Tra2P, Improve it, Arise, Oasis 5, Gusto 4, Optimal, Opus Timi 16, Europa Aristotle, DANPACE, Alive and UKPACE.
General Medical Council Number: C2731919
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Arif Ahsan at Spire include:
Cardiology
- Blood pressure test
- Blood tests for heart disease risk (cardiac testing)
- Cardiac CT scan (heart CT)
- Cardiac MRI scan
- Cardiomemo recording
- Cardioversion
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram monitoring or event recorder
- Exercise electrocardiogram
- Stress electrocardiogram
- Zio XT Patch - heart rhythm monitor
Other treatments
- Blackouts
- Breathlessness
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Cardiomyopathies and valve disease
- Chest pain and ischaemic heart disease
- Heart failure
- Palpitations
- Syncope
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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 Nottingham Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Interventional cardiology
Special clinical Interests: Chest pain and Ischaemic heart disease; breathlessness; heart failure; cardiomyopathies and valve disease; palpitations; blackouts; syncope; cardiac arrhythmias and pacemakers
Qualification and professional memberships
Physiological Sciences / Oxford University / 1978
BA (hons)
MBBS / University of London / 1981
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MA / Oxford University / 1982
Master of Arts
MRCP / UK / 1984
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of London
MD / University of London / 1991
Doctor of Medicine
FRCP / UK / 1998
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of London
Professional memberships
Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians
Current NHS posts
Consultant Cardiologist, Nottingham University Hospitals
Personal profile
I am married and live in Nottingham.
Contact information
| Telephone | For appointment at Spire Nottingham Hospital 0115 937 7735 |
| Private secretary telephone | 0115 937 7800 |
| Private secretary email | ntgmedsecs@spirehealthcare.com |