Dr Alexander Lyon
MA BM BCh PhD FRCP FHFA
28 years of experience
London, W1G 8BJ
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28 years of experience
London, W1G 8BJ
(+3 more)
24 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Shouvik Haldar, Dr Nitha Naqvi and 1 other professional
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About Dr Alexander Lyon
Dr Alexander Lyon is a senior lecturer and consultant cardiologist at Royal Brompton Hospital, where he is also the clinical lead for the cardio-oncology service. He sees patients with symptoms such as chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, and dizziness.
He has expertise in:
- Heart failure
- Cardio-oncology
- Chemotherapy-induced heart failure
- Takotsubo syndrome
- Cardiac gene therapy
- Hypertension
- Heart valve disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- General cardiac health checks
He also holds a specialist clinic for patients with Takotsubo syndrome, which focuses on risk prediction and the management of refractory symptoms.
Dr Lyon studied medicine at the University of Oxford, where he gained a first-class degree in physiological sciences in 1995, achieving second place in the final honours school. He qualified at the John Radcliffe Medical School in 1998 before training as a junior doctor in cardiology in the UK and Australia.
He then joined the cardiac medicine research group of Professor Sian Harding and Professor Philip Poole-Wilson, where he examined the effect of cardiac gene therapy on ventricular arrhythmia generation. He was awarded an MRC Clinical Research Training Fellowship in 2005 and later undertook a PhD at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, where he studied the spatiotemporal patterns of mitochondrial function.
He is currently chair of the UK Cardio-Oncology Consortium and a member of the Heart Failure Association Translational Research Committee.
Subspecialties
- Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4530330
Qualifications
Primary Medical Qualification
BM BCh 1998 Oxford University
Specialist Register entry date
Cardiology From 01 Jan 2012
Awards
- The inaugural Bernard and Joan Marshall Young Investigator Prize from the British Society for Cardiovascular Research (2010)
- The British Cardiovascular Society Young Investigator Competition Winner (Basic Sciences) (2009)
- The Medical Research Society Raftery Prize in Cardiovascular Sciences Winner (2008)
- The European Meeting of International Society of Heart Research Best Scientific Poster Prize (2008)
- The Royal Society of Medicine Cardiology Section President's Medal Winner (2007).
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- AXA Health
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
- Aviva Health
- Saga Health Insurance
- Freedom Health Insurance
- Benenden Health
- The PHC
- Aetna
- The Exeter
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Healix Health Services
- Cigna
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Vitality
Fees
New appointment
£400Follow-up appointment
£300
Locations
HCA Healthcare UK The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
The Physicians' Clinic London
13-14 Devonshire Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7AE
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Facilities
Wimpole Street Consulting Rooms and Diagnostic Centre
77 - 79 Wimpole Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9RU
Opening hours
Facilities
Royal Brompton Hospital Private Consulting Rooms
Sydney Street, London, United Kingdom, SW3 6NP
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This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Alexander Lyon consistently provides professional, reassuring care and clear communication. He is knowledgeable and thorough, explaining complex medical information in an understandable way. Patients feel confident and at ease under his care, appreciating his empathetic approach and effective treatment plans. Patients frequently seek Dr Lyon's expertise for high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, and chest pain, often undergoing echocardiograms or electrocardiograms for comprehensive cardiac assessment.
Dr Lyon, Is really kind and thoroughly investigates the issues. My issue was complex and he kept digging until he got to the root cause of all of them. I would highly recommend him.
I found Dr Lyon's approach to the appointment to be professional, sensitive and down to earth. He took the time to explain my diagnosis and treatment options in detail so I could make an informed decision as to the way forward.
I thought Dr Lyon was really excellent. Very pleased to have been referred to him. I find hospital settings and appointments incredibly stressful due to having been an immunotherapy cancer patient for many years at the Marsden. Dr Lyon however quickly put me at ease and I liked his calm, thoughtful, gently humorous and kind manner - he quickly created a sense of trust for me. On the medical front his clear communication and considered guidance was much valued by me. I feel like I'm in very good hands with him. Thank you.
Dr Lyon has been very thorough in investigating the reason behind my recent symptoms which resulted in an MRI showing that I had had a small heart attack. He provided very clear explanations regarding my condition. He was also very fast to react when I had a problem with a reaction to the medication prescribed and has communicated quickly a plan for further investigations. This altogether has given me reassurance that my problem is being dealt with efficiently and professionally.
Thank you. So helpful. And gave us the time and results very quickly. Feel safe with him.
Dr Lyon gave Philip great encouragement that he could make him feel better. He listened to the symptoms and quickly got further tests and scans sorted which were all done the same day. He kindly telephoned that same evening with the results and a further plan of treatment.
This was a 6 monthly follow-up with Dr Lyon. He talked me through the results of tests I had had a few days before. As a result he altered the drugs I take and asked me to have blood tests in 2 weeks time. Dr Lyon is a superb professional and I have every faith in him.
This was my first time of meeting him. He instantly put me at ease. He was very amiable, seemed genuinely interested in my journey. I liked him
Skill Endorsements
Dr Lyon is a very experienced and talented cardiologist. He has a an excellent grasp of cardiology and is a leading expert in cardio-oncology.
18 Aug 2026
Dr Shouvik Haldar
CardiologistDr Lyons is a well respected very intelligent leading highly expert cardiologist. He sees patients with all types of cardiac problems from the simple to most complex issues and also has special expertise in chemotherapy related heart failure and cardio oncology as well as the latest cardiac gene therapy. His patients rate him very highly as do his colleagues. I am very happy to recommend him.
30 Jun 2026
Dr Nitha Naqvi
Paediatric CardiologistDr Lyon is one of the world's leading experts in cardio-oncology and an excellent colleague. The European guidelines he led on have made a major difference for countless patients with cancer.
21 Aug 2025
Dr Niall Keenan
CardiologistFAQ
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Dr Alexander Lyon's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 158 reviews.
What languages does Dr Alexander Lyon speak?
Dr Alexander Lyon speaks English
Where is Dr Alexander Lyon located?
Dr Alexander Lyon primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK The Harley Street Clinic, located at 35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
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