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Dr Paul Smith

PhD, FRCP, MBChB

Cardiologist

29 years of experience

Bingley, BD16 1TW

8 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr. Tarun Bansal, Dr Peysh Patel and 2 other professionals

4.98

/5

(122 reviews)

29 years of experience

Bingley, BD16 1TW

8 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr. Tarun Bansal, Dr Peysh Patel and 2 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Endorsements
Atrial Fibrillation
32
2
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
28
1
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
24
1

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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

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(239)
Endorsements
(70)

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Atrial Fibrillation
32
2
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
28
1
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
24
1
Echocardiogram
17
1
Pacemaker Surgery
15
2
Breathlessness
15
1
Chest Pain
11
3
CT Coronary Angiogram
12
2
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
9
Cardiovascular Disease
6
2
High Blood Pressure
6
2
Heart Scan
6
1
24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
6
1
Heart Valve Problems
6
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
5
1
Dizziness
3
2
Coronary Artery Disease
4
1
Exercise Stress Test
1
3
Cardiac Pacing
2
2
Palpitations
4
ECG Holter Monitor
1
3
Heart Failure
4
Atrial Flutter
4
Cardioversion
2
1
Neurocardiogenic Syncope (Vasovagal)
3
Congestive Heart Failure
2
Health Assessments
2
Low Blood Pressure
2
Cardiac Rehabilitation
1
1
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
2
Fainting
2
Video Consultation
1
Loss of Consciousness (Syncope)
1
Tachycardia
1
Ventricular Fibrillation
1
Heart Bypass Surgery
1
Angina
1
Myocardial Perfusion Scan
1
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
1
Cardiac Re-synchronisation Therapy
1
Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing
1
Bubble Contrast Echocardiography
1
Catheter Ablation
1
Unstable Angina
1
Irregular Heart Beat
1
Bradycardia
1
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
1
Calcium Coronary Score
1
Cardiac MRI
1
Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
1
Fetal Cardiology
1
Variable Blood Pressure
1
Medical Check-Ups
1
Intravascular Ultrasound
1
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
1
Pressure Wire Study (Coronary Angiography)
1
Rotablation (Coronary Arteries)
1
Cardiac Shock Wave Therapy (CSWT)
1
Autonomic Mediated Syncope
1
Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT)
1
Cardiac Generator Replacement
1
Heart & Lung Health Assessments
1
Cardiac CT
1
Stress Echocardiogram
1
Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
1
Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram
1
Aviation Cardiology
1
Cardiac Imaging
1
Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR)
1
Cardiac Ablation
1
Cardiomyopathy
Dyslipidaemia
Heart Attack
Heart Murmurs
Heart Muscle Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Long QT Syndrome
Oedema
Pericarditis
Valvular Heart Disease

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

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £220
  • Follow-up appointment: £170

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • The Exeter
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Healix Health Services
  • Cigna
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Bupa
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • General and Medical
  • WPA

Location

All locations for Dr Paul Smith

The Yorkshire Clinic

4.91

(297)

Bradford Road, Bingley, United Kingdom, BD16 1TW

Reviews

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.

5.0
verified patient
16 Feb 2026

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.

5.0
verified patient
12 Feb 2026

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!

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
07 Feb 2026

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.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
23 Jan 2026

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.

5.0
verified patient
12 Dec 2025

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!

5.0
verified patient
30 Jul 2025

Dr Paul Smith was very professional and very informative. He made me feel safe in his hands and was very knowledgeable. He explained everything and made sure I understood the tests that I required. My results came through quick and appointments were easy to be made so I didnt have weeks of stressing. Thanks for everything Paul it really was appreciated.

5.0
verified patient
21 Jul 2025

Dr Paul smarty was patient caring and calm and understanding , I felt he cared about my symptoms and listened to me . He fully explained what tests to do and these were done promptly x

5.0
verified patient
24 Feb 2025

I’ve just finished my consultation with Dr Smith, he made me feel at ease and answered all my questions in a calm, friendly and professional way. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dr Smith to anybody in future and will be very happy to see him again if the need arises.

5.0
verified patient
06 Feb 2025

I cannot speak highly enough of Dr Smith. He was so warm and friendly. From my initial consultation, he took the time to explain my issues and offered tests to check my heart. I was given the option for further tests which I decided to take due to strong family heart problems. My results were explained fully, along with advice and guidance on how to keep my heart fit and healthy. I left feeling reassured after many years of worry.

5.0
verified patient
25 Nov 2024

Dr Smith listened to my symptoms and overall situation and conducted a very thorough assessment. He took the time to explain what he was looking for and went through the tests results afterwards, which was reassuring. He was friendly and professional throughout.

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Endorsements

15 Dec 2025
Endorsed for
Cardiovascular Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Breathlessness

Dr. Tarun Bansal

Dr. Tarun Bansal

Nephrologist
Is a colleague

Dr 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
Endorsed for
Cardiology
ECG Holter Monitor
Chest Pain

Dr Peysh Patel

Dr Peysh Patel

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

I 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
Endorsed for
Cardiology
ECG Holter Monitor
Exercise Stress Test

Mr James Hahnel

Mr James Hahnel

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

I would highly recommend Dr Smith, he is an excellent clinician and very well respected as a cardiologist. I would never hesitate to seek his opinion or refer one of my patients to him. He provides a comprehensive service and feeds back promptly to patients and colleagues alike.

04 Nov 2021
Endorsed for
Cardiology
Exercise Stress Test
ECG Holter Monitor

MR

Mr Jonathan Robinson

General Surgeon
I have referred patients to them

FAQ

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 122 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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What are Dr Paul Smith working hours?

Dr Paul Smith is working Monday (13:00 - 19:00), Thursday (16:00 - 20:00)

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