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Dr Joseph Tomson

MD, FRCP, CCDS

Cardiologist

27 years of experience

London, NW3 2QG

(+4 more)

4 connections in healthcare

4.92

/5

(8 reviews)

27 years of experience

London, NW3 2QG

(+4 more)

4 connections in healthcare

Areas of expertise

Pacemakers
3
Pacemaker Surgery
2
Palpitations
1

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About Dr Joseph Tomson

Dr Tomson is a Consultant Cardiologist with interests in atrial fibrillation, cardiac rhythm management, implantation of Cardiac devices (including pacemakers, defibrillators and resynchronisation therapy), physiologic or left bundle area pacing and cardiac dysfunction. He also manages blackouts, dizziness, papalpitations, loss of consciousness (syncope), hypertension, and the treatment of cardiac dysfunction. He is also an Honorary Associate Clinical Professor at the UCL Medical School, London.

He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP, London) and a Fellow of the Royal college of Physicians, London (2019). He completed Cardiology higher specialist training (CCT Cradiology, UK) in 2015 after also completing Cardiovascular research at the Clinical Trials and Statistics Service Unit (CTSU, University of Oxford); He completed his research thesis there (MD, 2016).

Dr Tomson is a consultant cardiologist at the Royal Free hospital, Hampstead, London. He consults privately at the The Royal Free private unit (Hamsptead), Hospital of St John's and Elizabeth, The HCA Wellington (St John's Wood) and at the Hadley wood hospital (High Barnet). He has published several articles in the Cardiovascular sciences, on hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease risk and prevention, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac function and assessment, atrial fibrillation and dyslipidaemia. He has participated in global multicentre cardiovascular trials, and continues to be the principal investigator for a number of important cardiology trials. His research thesis was on effects of vitamin D and cardiovascular disease.


Subspecialties

  • Preventative Cardiology
  • Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart Failure
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology

Areas of expertise

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Pacemakers
3
Pacemaker Surgery
2
Palpitations
1
Irregular Heart Beat
1
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
1
Aortic Stenosis
1
Cardiovascular Genetics
Cardiometabolic Disease
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Cardiovascular Disease
Valvular Heart Disease
Takotsubo Syndrome
Unstable Angina
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Pericarditis
Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Non-Invasive Heart Imaging
Long QT Syndrome
Infective Endocarditis
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Heart Muscle Disease
High Cholesterol
Lipids
Inherited Cardiac Conditions
Oedema
Neurocardiogenic Syncope (Vasovagal)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Heart Murmurs
Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR)
Fainting
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
Calcium Coronary Score
Heart Blocks
Heart Failure
Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
Ectopic (Missed) Beats
Heart & Lung Health Assessments
Digital Health
Heart Health Check
Coronary Artery Disease
Exercise Testing
Dyslipidaemia
Health Assessments
Cholesterol Disorders
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)
Cardiac Arrest
Exercise Stress Test
Cardiomyopathy
Cardioversion
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Chest Pain
Cardiac Rhythm Disturbance
Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing
Autonomic Mediated Syncope
Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT)
Bradycardia
Cardiac Screening
Autonomic Disorders
Cardiac Generator Replacement
Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs)
24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
Angina
Conduction System Pacing (CSP)
Tachycardia
Defibrillator Implantation
Ventricular Fibrillation
Cardiac Re-synchronisation Therapy
Congestive Heart Failure
Atherosclerosis
Cardiac Pacing
Heart Attack
Dizziness

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 5207347

Royal College of Physicians

No. 112343

British Cardiovascular Society

No. 2317


Education

University of Oxford

Cardiovascular Medicine

Graduated 2016


Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London
  • MD: Doctor of Medicine, 2016
  • CCT in Cardiology: West Midlands Deanery, 2015
  • CCDS: International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners, USA, 2015
  • MRCP: Royal College of Physicians, London, 2004


Professional memberships:

  • British Cardiovascular Society (BCS)
  • British society of heart failure (BSH)
  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
  • Royal College of Physicians, London (RCP)
  • British Medical Association (BMA)

Publications

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Read publications and papers written by this specialist.

25 / 02 / 2023

Effects of haemodynamically atrio-ventricular optimized His bundle pacing on heart failure symptoms and exercise capacity: the His Optimized Pacing Evaluated for Heart Failure (HOPE-HF) randomized, double-blind, cross-over trial - PubMed

Published in European journal of heart failure

07 / 01 / 2005

Blood pressure demographics: nature or nurture ... ... genes or environment? - PubMed

Published in BMC Medicine

20 / 12 / 2012

Vitamin D and risk of death from vascular and non-vascular causes in the Whitehall study and meta-analyses of 12,000 deaths - PubMed

Published in European Heart journal

24 / 10 / 2017

Effects of Vitamin D on Blood Pressure, Arterial Stiffness, and Cardiac Function in Older People After 1 Year: BEST‐D (Biochemical Efficacy and Safety Trial of Vitamin D) | Journal of the American Heart Association

Published in Journal of the American Heart association


Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £275
  • Follow-up appointment: £175

Insurers

  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Aetna
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • The Exeter
  • Self-pay only

Location

All locations for Dr Joseph Tomson

The Royal Free London Private Patients Unit

4.66

(1651)

Pond Street, London, United Kingdom, NW3 2QG

4.67

(3060)

8A Wellington Place, St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA

4.73

(22)

52 Moxon Street, London, United Kingdom, EN5 5TS

4.76

(5796)

60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH

4.9

(1242)

1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR

Reviews

5.0
verified patient
15 Mar 2026

Dr. Thomson was excellent. He listened to my experience and explained his diagnosis clearly. He put my mind at rest and had a very reassuring manner

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
15 Mar 2026

A charming cardiologist who gave very clear advice.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
15 Mar 2026

Dr Tomson was very kind and explained in detail in layman's terms the procedure that is being proposed for my condition and put me totally at ease, it was a real pleasure to meet him

Patient seen for:
4.3
verified patient
14 Mar 2026

Visit very good except pharmacies closed and I couldn't collect medication . Eventually given a prescription for any pharmacie but as it was unsigned I couldn't get my prescription a d will ha e to return to hospital.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
14 Mar 2026

Excellent. Everything explained very clearly. I was allowed to ask questions and I received clear usefully answers

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
14 Mar 2026

The Dr had a calming nature and listened to me, explanations given were clear.

5.0
verified patient
03 Mar 2023

Dr Tomson encountered a difficulty during the procedure, but showed persistence and skill in overcoming it.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
21 Nov 2021

Considerate and confidence inspiring.

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Dr Joseph Tomson's overall patient rating is 4.92 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 8 reviews.

What languages does Dr Joseph Tomson speak?

Dr Joseph Tomson speaks English, Hindi and Malayalam

Where is Dr Joseph Tomson located?

Dr Joseph Tomson primarily practices at The Royal Free London Private Patients Unit, located at Pond Street, London, United Kingdom, NW3 2QG
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What are Dr Joseph Tomson working hours?

Dr Joseph Tomson is working Monday (11:30 - 13:15, 13:30 - 18:00), Wednesday (17:15 - 19:00), Thursday (16:45 - 19:15)

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