Dr Paul Smith
PhD, FRCP, MBChB
30 years of experience
Bingley, BD16 1TW
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by Dr. Conrad Beckett, Dr. Tarun Bansal and 3 other professionals
30 years of experience
Bingley, BD16 1TW
10 connections in healthcare
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by Dr. Conrad Beckett, Dr. Tarun Bansal and 3 other professionals
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About Dr Paul Smith
Dr Paul Smith is a consultant cardiologist based at the Yorkshire Clinic in Bingley. He specialises in complex device therapy as well as all aspects of general cardiology including heart failure, heart rhythm disturbance, and pacemaker implantation. Dr Smith has vast experience in treating all aspects of adult heart disease and is able to provide patients with a comprehensive assessment of symptoms such as palpitations, chest pain, breathlessness, dizziness, and blackouts. He has particular expertise in the assessment of syncope (blackouts) including those that occur as a result of low blood pressure or autonomic disturbance, and he currently leads the Bradford Syncope Sevice.
In addition to his private practice, Dr Smith is also Clincal Lead for Cardiology at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is an Associate Medical Director focusing on clinical effectiveness and patient safety.
After graduating from Leeds University in 1996, Dr Smith continued his cardiology training across West Yorkshire and was able to obtain a three-year fellowship with the British Heart Foundation. Following this, he was awarded a PhD for his research on the role of the autonomic nervous system in cardiovascular disease. Dr Smith then went on to complete a clinical fellowship at the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada, where he received extensive training in advanced heart failure, focusing particularly on complex device therapy including resynchronisation therapy and the use of implantable defibrillators.
Dr Smith lives in Ilkley with his wife and 3 children. He enjoys the outdoors and spends most weekends playing golf and coaching the local junior football team.
Subspecialties
- Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
- Electrophysiology
- Heart Failure
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4306308
Education
University of Leeds
Medicine
Graduated 1996
Qualifications
- MBChB, University of Leeds - 1996
- MRCP, Royal College of Physicians - 1999
- PhD, University of Leeds - 2003
- FRCP, Royal College of Physicians - 2011
Memberships:
- British Heart Rhythm Society
- British Medical Association
- Royal College of Physicians (London)
- British Cardiovascular Society
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- General and Medical
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Saga Health Insurance
- The Exeter
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- WPA
- Healix Health Services
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
Fees
New appointment
£220Follow-up appointment
£170
Locations
The Yorkshire Clinic
Bradford Road, Bingley, United Kingdom, BD16 1TW
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AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Paul Smith is a professional and friendly specialist who puts patients at ease. He explains complex medical terms with clarity; patients value his careful listening and thorough assessments. His service provides reassurance and includes swift test results along with comprehensive advice. Common feedback themes highlight atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, and ECG investigations.
I felt welcome, secure and supported. Staff were very approachable and took the time to explain procedures and talk me through the outcomes.
Excellent experience with Dr Smith, clear explanations and thorough examination of my issues.
Could not fault Dr Smith. Clear explanation from the 1st appointment to the last. Very reassuring
Very professional and courteous. Explained things clearly and put my mind at ease.
This is the second time I’ve needed to call on Dr Smiths expertise in cardiac medicine. He was friendly and reassuring during my diagnosis, explained everything that I was experiencing in manner that was clear and understandable.
Dr Smith immediately put me at ease and answered all my questions clearly and in a way I could understand. I also felt very confident in what he was proposing for an investigative procedure.
Really friendly and approachable. Explains everything in an easy to understand way and genuinely listens to your concerns and acts on them. The man to have in your corner if you have any cardiac problems!
Dr Paul Smith, was brilliant and very understanding. The level of professionalism and honesty is outstanding. Also the way he explains makes sense especially if you’re overwhelmed when it comes to these type of scenarios.
Dr Smith has been absolutely amazing. I am very grateful and sincerely appreciate the guidance and support provided. I am 41 years old and was extremely anxious following some heart related issues within my family. Dr Smith was not only reassuring but also informative in all responses and ensured I had a CT scan, referred me to familial hypercholesterolemia, notified my GP and been fantastic in all my appointments.
Dr Smith was amazing! He was very reassuring and patient with my questions and explained all my tests and results so clearly and in a way I understood. He took my concerns into consideration when discussing a treatment plan. I genuinely wish all healthcare professionals were more like him!
Skill Endorsements
Highly rated by colleagues and patients First point of call for a cardiology opinion
10 Apr 2026
Dr. Conrad Beckett
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Tarun Bansal
NephrologistDr Smith is an outstanding cardiologist who is highly regarded by peers and trainees alike. As a specialist in cardiac devices, he is renowned as one of the most experienced and technically proficient implanters in the region. He provides a rigorous, patient-centred approach to clinical practice and holds himself (and others) to the highest standard. He has managed a member of my own family in recent years and has provided exemplary service. We continue our collaboration at national educational courses on rhythm management, for which he has received glowing feedback. I cannot recommend him hi...
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20 Dec 2023
Dr Peysh Patel
CardiologistI have worked with Paul for the last 11 years. He is a very caring and thorough doctor. I have referred many patients to him over the years but have now referred one of the most important - my mum! What better recommendation can I give?
23 Mar 2023
Mr James Hahnel
Orthopaedic SurgeonFAQ
What are Dr Paul Smith's reviews like?
Dr Paul Smith's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 127 reviews.
What languages does Dr Paul Smith speak?
Dr Paul Smith speaks English
Where is Dr Paul Smith located?
Dr Paul Smith primarily practices at The Yorkshire Clinic, located at Bradford Road, Bingley, United Kingdom, BD16 1TW
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Dr Paul Smith is working Monday (13:00 - 19:00), Thursday (16:00 - 20:00)
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