Dr Riyaz Somani

Outstanding Patient Experience Award – Doctify 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Dr Riyaz Somani is a Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist who has worked in cardiology since 2002. In December 2014, he was appointed as a Consultant Cardiologist at the Glenfield Hospital, Leicester. He sees private patients both at Spire Nottingham and Spire Leicester, treating adults and teenagers aged 16-17.

As well as general cardiology, as an internationally trained and highly experienced electrophysiologist, Dr Somani has special expertise in treating palpitations, heart rhythm disorders and the assessment of sudden cardiac death risk.

He performs over 200 procedures per year which include the following: Pulmonary vein isolation (AF ablation) for paroxysmal and persistent AF with access to pulsed field ablation (PFA) and VT ablation with epicardial access (using 3D mapping systems). Radiofrequency ablation for atrial flutter, atrial tachycardias and SVTs. Permanent pacemaker implantation (single and dual chamber), Loop recorder implantation, Implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) therapy, Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) for heart failure and cardioversion (internal and external). Dr Somani implanted the UKs first Micra AV leadless pacemaker and is able to offer this technology to private patients. In addition, he also has responsibilities for pacemaker interrogation and analysis, electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, ECG monitoring, echocardiography, blood pressure assessment and treatment and exercise stress testing.

Dr Riyaz Somani was awarded a PhD from the University of Leeds in 2011 after a period of dedicated research in the field of cardiology. He has received extensive training in both general cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology at the Yorkshire Heart Centre in Leeds as well as at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada having successfully completed a two-year fellowship (Diploma). As well as providing outstanding care to his patients, he is actively involved in internationally recognised research and teaching.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

• 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
• Calcium Coronary Score
• Cardiac Electrophysiology & Heart Rhythm Management
• Cardiac MRI
• Cardiac Pacing
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) (for Heart Failure)
• Cardioversion (Internal & External)
• Catheter Ablation
• Cryoablation
• CT Coronary Assessment
• ECG (Electrocardiogram)
• ECG Monitor
• Echocardiogram
• Exercise Stress Testing
• Heart Scan
• Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) Therapy
• Loop Recorder Implant
• Micra Leadless Pacemaker
• Pacemaker Interrogation & Analysis
• Radiofrequency Ablation (for Arrhythmia)
• Single & Dual Chamber Pacemakers
• Supraventricular Tachycardia Ablation
• Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation & Epicardial Ablation (using 3D mapping)
• Video Consultation
• Zio Cardiac Recorder
• Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Angina
• Anticoagulation
• Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
• Atherosclerosis
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Atrial flutter
• Blackouts
• Bradycardia
• Cardiac Ablations
• Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy
• Cardiomyopathy
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Cardioversion
• Chest Pain
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Cryoablation
• Dizziness
• ECG
• Ectopic Heart Beats
• Heart Attack
• Heart Failure
• Heart Murmurs
• Heart Muscle Disease
• High Blood Pressure
• Hypertension
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Implantable Loop Recorder
• Inherited Cardiac Conditions
• Long QT Syndrome
• Loss of Consciousness (Syncope)
• Micra Leadless Pacemaker
• Pacemaker
• Paediatric Cardiology (aged 16-17)
• Palpitations
• Raised Cholesterol
• Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
• Tachycardia
• Valvular Heart Disease
• Ventricular Fibrillation
• Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
• Zio Cardiac Recorder