36 years of experience
Bristol, BS6 6UT
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About Dr Mark Turner
Dr Mark Turner is a consultant cardiologist at Spire Hospital Bristol and Bristol Heart Institute. He specialises in general cardiology and interventional cardiology.
His areas of interest are as follows:
Valve intervention;
- TAVI; Mitralclip;
- Adult congenital heart disease;
- Congenital intervention;
- Heart failure;
- Interventional cardiology;
- heart valve disease;
- PFO closure;
- hypertension;
- diving medicine
Dr Turner specialises in keyhole surgery for holes in the heart and valve disease. He has expertise in TAVI, Mitraclip, paravalvar leak closures as well as all aspects of congenital heart disease intervention, including PFO and ASD closure.
A particular specialty of Dr Turner's is diving cardiology, and he is the chairman of the UK diving medical community. He was previously a diving medicine doctor at the Institute of Naval Medicine and the Submarine Escape training tank.
Dr Turner has been a consultant since 2005 and gained his medical qualification from Bristol University. Between 1988 and 1998, he was a Royal Navy Medical Officer followed by a Surgeon Lieutenant Commander. He undertook cardiology training in Plymouth, Cardiff, Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCLH Hospitals.
Additionally, Dr Turned worked with pioneers of percutaneous valve treatments and is now a trainer of this technique in centres both in the UK and abroad. He has also undertaken extensive research into pacing therapy, particularly in relation to heart failure.
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3453340
Education
University of Bristol
Medicine
Graduated 1990
Qualifications
MB ChB 1990 University of Bristol
Languages spoken
- English
Fees
New appointment
£250Follow-up appointment
£180
Locations
Spire Bristol Hospital
Redland Hill Durdham Down, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS6 6UT
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Bristol Heart Institute
Terrell St, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS2 8ED
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AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Mark Turner is patient and clear in his interactions, delivering excellent patient care. He is highly skilled and knowledgeable in procedures such as Patent Foramen Ovale closure, with patients reporting feeling safe and confident in his treatment. His professional approach involves detailed explanations, making complex medical information easy to understand. The reviews frequently highlight his specialisation in Patent Foramen Ovale procedures and echocardiogram diagnostics.
Dr Turner took time to actively listen and ensure all of my questions were thoroughly answered. Unlike recent appointments with other consultants, I did not feel rushed or under pressure to leave. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr Turner.
No words can truly do justice to how incredible Dr. Turner is. He performed my PFO closure after I suffered a stroke, during one of the most vulnerable and frightening times of my life. From the moment I met him, he made me feel safe, cared for, and confident that I was in the best hands. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered my questions with patience, and gave me confidence when I needed it most. His compassion, skill, and professionalism meant more to me than I can ever fully explain. It is easy to see why he is a leader in his field — his knowledge, expertise, and calm reassurance were evident throughout my care. He is everything you could possibly wish for in a doctor: kind, reassuring, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. He did not just treat my condition; he helped me through one of the hardest chapters of my life with kindness and reassurance. I will always be deeply grateful for Dr. Turner and the care he gave me. He is an outstanding doctor, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
I felt really looked after and was a clear and positive visit
Dr Turner explained my condition in detail and checked my understang. He was very thorough and I felt in safe hands throughout the whole of my patient journey.
I saw Mark about a PFO, which I had found out about some years ago after volunteering for a research trial. At all stages - culminating in my having the PFO closed by him - he was kind, patient, reassuring and highly professional. It is clear that he is enormously skilled and knowledgeable in this field, and I feel very grateful to have been able to be treated by him. I would thoroughly recommend his services (underpinned too by his very efficient medical secretary, Rachel). Excellent experience in all respects. Thank you.
I was highly delighted with the care I received from Dr Turner from the initial consultation through having my operation (to close a hole in the heart) and follow up checks. He explained everything clearly and patiently and pointed me to published research so I could make an informed decision on whether I should have the operation. Everything went perfectly and my operation was a great success. Mark was recommended to me by several others as the best person for a scuba diver to consult on this type of operation and they were right! I would recommend Mark to anyone.
Telephone consultation easy to arrange. Clinical letter and forms received promptly after appointment
Excellent experience. I had 100% confidence in his treatment. He gave me back some peace of mind and bought normality back to my life after long NHS waits.
Dr Turner has been excellent all the way through treatment over the past six months. Consultation, surgery through to post op care has been an excellent experience.
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Dr Mark Turner's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 39 reviews.
What languages does Dr Mark Turner speak?
Dr Mark Turner speaks English
Where is Dr Mark Turner located?
Dr Mark Turner primarily practices at Spire Bristol Hospital, located at Redland Hill Durdham Down, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS6 6UT
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