PhD, FRCP, MBChB
Cardiologist
29 years of experience
Bingley, BD16 1TW
8 connections in healthcare
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by Dr. Tarun Bansal, Dr Peysh Patel and 2 other professionals
29 years of experience
Bingley, BD16 1TW
8 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Tarun Bansal, Dr Peysh Patel and 2 other professionals
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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.
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General Medical Council
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University of Leeds
Medicine
Graduated 1996
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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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.

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 SurgeonI 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 2021MR
Mr Jonathan Robinson
General SurgeonWhat 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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