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Dr Simon Sporton

BSc, MBBS, MRCP, MD, FRCP
Consultant Cardiologist (Electrophysiology)

Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute

Sees patients at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital , Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre

Speaks English

Clinical Interests

  • Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeat)
  • Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
  • Brugada Syndrome
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
  • Chest Pain
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Rhythm Disorders
  • Inherited Arrhythmia Syndromes
  • Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)
  • Pericarditis
  • Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS)
  • Ventricular Fibrillation
  • Wolff Parkinson White (WPW) Syndrome

Specialties

  • Abdominal Aortic Surgery
  • Ablation of Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Atrial Ablation Therapy
  • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
  • Cardiology
  • Catheter Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation
  • Electrophysiology
  • Implantable Defibrillators
  • Laser Lead Extraction
  • Laser Surgery
  • Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occlusion
  • Novel Devices for Heart Failure
  • Pacemakers
  • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
  • Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
  • Pulsed Frequency Ablation
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
  • Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Implantation (TTVI)
  • Ventricular Ablation Therapy

Accepted Insurances

This doctor works with the following private medical insurance providers.

  • Allianz Partners SAS, Société par Actions Simplifiée (AzP)
  • Aviva Health UK Limited
  • AXA PPP Healthcare Limited
  • Bupa Insurance Services Limited
  • CIGNA European Services (UK) Ltd
  • Healix Health Services Limited
  • Vitality Corporate Services Limited
  • Western Provident Association (WPA) Ltd

Biography & Education

About Dr Simon Sporton

Dr Simon Sporton qualified in medicine in 1991 from the University of London. He undertook postgraduate training in in Leeds and London before undertaking sub-specialist training in Cardiac Electrophysiology (the management of heart rhythm disorders) at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, where he was appointed in 2004 as a consultant.

Dr Sporton is currently the Deputy Medical Director of the Barts Heart Centre, one of the largest cardiac centres in Europe. His practice encompasses all aspects of heart rhythm management, including catheter ablation and device therapy - pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapy for heart failure.

He has sub-specialist interests in leadless pacing, lead extraction and the management of heart rhythm problems in people undergoing treatment for cancer and those with cardiomyopathy.

Professional Memberships

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London.

GMC Number

3549854

NHS Base

Barts Health NHS Trust

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