Dr Matthew Kahn

I'm a Consultant Cardiologist based at Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital (a quaternary, highly specialist cardiac centre with an international reputation).

I also treat private patients at Spire Manchester, The Circle Health Group Alexandra in Cheshire and The Rowan Suite in Liverpool. My areas of expertise include Heart Failure & Complex Device Therapy (Pacemaker & Defibrillator implants) in addition to a range of other cardiovascular symptoms.

I am the Cheshire and Mersey Network Lead for Heart Failure and Complex Device Therapy, and the MAC Cardiology Representative at Spire Manchester. I am one of the highest volume implanters of cardiac implantable electronic devices (ICDs / Defibrillators and complex pacemakers) in the country and helped set up the device service at Spire Manchester Hospital.

I treat a range of cardiovascular problems like chest pain, angina, palpitations, breathlessness and blackouts.

I specialise in heart failure and cardiac implantable electronic devices, which means I use devices like pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) to treat patients with heart rhythm problems or heart failure.

I offer a full package of services to my patients, including consultations, tests and treatments. As well as specialising in heart failure, I also offer heart health checks for anyone who is worried about their heart. These involve a series of tests that can identify heart problems early, or simply put your mind at ease that all is well.

I understand that problems with your heart can be very worrying, and so you may have lots of questions. Myself and my team aim to respond quickly to questions or concerns.

I’m continually involved in research projects that further our understanding of heart failure and how we can treat it and am currently an Honorary Visiting Lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University.

After completing my medical degree, I won funding from the British Heart Foundation to complete a PhD investigating heart failure outcomes and the influence of insulin-resistance on vascular regeneration. I presented my work nationally and internationally, and published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. I also won the British Atherosclerosis Young Investigator of the Year Award for this work.

Since moving to Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, I’ve also developed close links with ‘The Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science’ (LCCS). This is a collaborative research programme that brings together world-leading specialists in cardiovascular medicine. The aim is to improve the cardiovascular health in the city of Liverpool and I am excited to be a part of it.

Working at Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, I was part of the team that put in one of the first 'EV-ICDs' in the country. This novel type of defibrillator has particular advantages that may be useful in certain situations. I also implant 'SICDs' and leadless pacemakers (MICRA & AVEIR devices).

I am the Cheshire & Mersey Network Lead for Heart Failure which allows me to help develop the strategy for managing Heart Failure across our region; this is something I am incredibly passionate about.

I also thoroughly enjoy sharing new findings and best practice with others. I teach medical students and junior doctors, and share expertise with other consultants and GPs.

I live in Bowdon (Cheshire) with my wife and two much adored children. In my spare time I love to travel and enjoy most sports.