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Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon

MD, MB ChB, BSc (Hons), FRCP, FACC

Cardiologist, Diagnostic Pathway Specialist

Live bookings available

39 years of experience

Sutton Coldfield, B74 3UP

(+3 more)

44 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Thuva Amuthan, Dr Norman Qureshi and 8 other professionals

5

/5

(128 reviews)

Live bookings available

39 years of experience

Sutton Coldfield, B74 3UP

(+3 more)

44 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Thuva Amuthan, Dr Norman Qureshi and 8 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
41
1
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)
24
CT Coronary Angiogram
14

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About Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon

Professor Leyva-León has been a Consultant Cardiologist since 2000 and is currently based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, one of the UK’s largest teaching hospitals. Alongside his NHS role, he holds a Professorship in Cardiology at Aston University Medical School, where he leads internationally recognised research programmes.

His clinical practice covers the full spectrum of general cardiology, including angina, heart attacks, hypertension, and raised cholesterol. He has particular specialist expertise in heart failure, cardiomyopathies, and cardiac rhythm disorders (arrhythmias). Professor Leyva-León is a pioneer of cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) and has extensive experience in advanced cardiac device therapy, including pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).

A recognised authority in cardiac imaging, he specialises in echocardiography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance (cardiac MRI), and cardiac computed tomography (cardiac CT), using these modalities to support precise diagnosis and personalised treatment planning.

Professor Leyva-León has played a major role in shaping national and international cardiology practice. He is Past President of the British Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and has served as a Clinical Advisor to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence on national guidelines for heart failure, cardiac devices, and drug therapy. He has also contributed to European Society of Cardiology guideline committees for heart failure and pacing.

He has over 400 research publications and abstracts and more than 300 invited lectures delivered worldwide. His research focuses on cardiac devices, electrophysiology, cardiomyopathies, heart failure, imaging, and clinical outcomes, undertaken collaboratively at Aston University and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

In addition to his NHS work, Professor Leyva-León sees patients privately at Little Aston Hospital, The Priory Hospital, The Harborne Hospital in Birmingham and the One Heart Clinic in Solihull. He is known for his thorough, evidence-based, and patient-centred approach to care. For more details, contact:  www.doctorleyva.com


Subspecialties

  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Electrophysiology
  • Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
  • Preventative Cardiology
  • Heart Failure
  • Interventional Cardiology

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(239)
Skill Endorsements
(24)

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Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
41
1
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)
24
CT Coronary Angiogram
14
Coronary Artery Disease
13
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
12
24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
11
1
Breathlessness
10
Atrial Fibrillation
10
Heart Scan
9
Chest Pain
8
Pacemakers
8
Cardiomyopathy
7
Palpitations
6
1
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
6
Tachycardia
5
1
Pacemaker Surgery
5
Heart Failure
5
Cardiac Screening
5
Atrial Flutter
4
Ectopic (Missed) Beats
4
Cardiac MRI (CMR)
3
3
Heart Bypass Surgery
3
Tiredness (Fatigue)
3
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
2
1
Cardiac Imaging
2
Cardiac CT
1
5
Congestive Heart Failure
1
2
Dizziness
1
1
Heart Murmurs
1
1
Health Assessments
1
Atherosclerosis
1
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
1
Angina
1
Coronary Angiography
1
Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
1
Inherited Cardiac Conditions
1
Bradycardia
1
Aortic Aneurysms
1
Aortic Valve Degeneration
1
Medical Check-Ups
1
Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT)
1
Cardiac Generator Replacement
1
Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR)
1
Takotsubo Syndrome
1
Breast Uplift Surgery (Mastopexy)
1
Cosmetic Breast Surgery
1
Bubble Contrast Echocardiography
1
Non-Invasive Heart Imaging
1
Heart Attack
1
Pericarditis
1
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
1
Oedema
Heart Muscle Disease
High Cholesterol
Fainting (Syncope)
Heart Blocks
Cardiovascular Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Valvular Heart Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Athlete's Heart
Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
Cardiac Arrest
CardioMEMS
Cardiometabolic Disease
Right Heart Catheterisation
Autonomic Mediated Syncope
Heart & Lung Health Assessments
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
DVLA Assessments
Exercise Testing
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Neurocardiogenic Syncope (Vasovagal)
Long QT Syndrome
Exercise Stress Test
Microvascular Angina
Cardioversion
Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Calcium Coronary Score
Mitral Valve Disease
Lipids
Stress Echocardiogram
Infective Endocarditis
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Dyslipidaemia
Myocardial Perfusion Scan
Aortic Stenosis
Coronary Stent Insertion
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Chronic Total Occlusion
Cardiac Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Angioplasty
Aortic Dissection
Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (S-ICD)
Dysautonomia (Autonomic Disorders)
Myocardial Flow Reserve
Cardiovascular Genetics
Catheter Ablation
Cardiac Ablation
Cholesterol Disorders
Hyperlipidaemia
3D Echocardiography
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardio-Oncology
Leadless Pacemakers
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Conduction System Pacing (CSP)
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
Myocarditis
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs)
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cardiac Catheterisation
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Aortic Valve Replacement
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac Pacing

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3256952


Education

University of Manchester

Medicine

Graduated 1987


Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Insurers

  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Healix Health Services
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • WPA
  • Vitality
  • Aviva Health
  • Benenden Health
  • AXA Health
  • General and Medical
  • Self-pay only

Fees

  • New appointment

    £265
  • Follow-up appointment

    £179
*May vary on location

Locations

The Priory Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Priory Rd,, Edgbaston, United Kingdom, B5 7UG

4.89(952 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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One Heart Clinic Solihull

47 Station Road, Solihull, United Kingdom, B91 3RT

4.88(26 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

The Harborne Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TQ

4.90(834 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Spire Little Aston Hospital

Little Aston Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, B74 3UP

4.90(926 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Video consultation

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
41
1
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)
24
CT Coronary Angiogram
14

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon is professional, reassuring, clear, and thorough with patients. He diagnoses heart issues and explains treatment plans. Patients feel at ease and trust his care, valuing his quick tests and clear guidance. His practice often covers irregular heartbeat and echocardiograms.

5
verified patient
01 Oct 2026

Very professional and clearly an expert in his field. Reassuring and kind. Just the person you need when you’re worried and need help.

5
verified patient
18 Sep 2026

Treated with respect and given full answers to my questions. Was left feeling confident that the treatment being provided was correct. All feedback/letters were sent in a timely manner and with enough details and written in a manner I could understand. A reassuring communication style.

5
verified patient
11 Sep 2026

The Professor was very reassuring, he immediately put me at my ease, clearly explained my condition and the medication he suggested I took to help prevent further deterioration in my heart condition

5
verified patient
10 Sep 2026

Prof Leyva-Leon was very professional , explained things clearly and was very personable, I would certainly recommend him for cardiology. I would certainly not hesitate to re visit in the future. His secretary was very accommodating in arranging my appointments to coincide my ct scan with Prof L availability.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
10 Sep 2026

Professor Leyva-Leon is always reassuring and explains everything very clearly. I always feel confident in his diagnosis and treatment plans. I feel very privileged to have Professor Leyva-Leon as my heart consultant

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
07 Sep 2026

I felt that Professor Leyva -Leon was very kind and professional and explained everything very well indeed. He put me at my ease and was very thorough in his consultation. I am having ongoing tests to resolve my health issues.

5
verified patient
04 Sep 2026

A high performing consultant who values clients. Very thorough undertaking a wide variety of tests and procedures where possible explains findings in lay terms and works as a partner in planning treatments

4.67
verified patient
04 Sep 2026

Professor Francisco was a pleasure to visit. He had a great bedside manner, was very honest, and made me feel comfortable and at ease even when I was quite nervous and anxious about my symptoms. He preformed all the relevant tests required professionally, but was also happy to utilise results I had from other recent doctor and hospital visits so there was no unnecessary self funded costs for me. It was really good to get to see someone face to face when that is really a hard task with the NHS these days. Overall I would highly recommend seeing the Professor for any cardiology related issues.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
28 Aug 2026

Professor Francisco was absolutely amazing . From my first visit being worried as you would expect with heart issues after the first 5 mins I knew I was in great hands . He kept me informed and explained everything clearly and I was no longer worried or scared as I knew I had the best care . A number of visits followed and I’m a lot better all thanks to Professor Francisco . 5 stars in every department. Thank you again

5
verified patient
24 Aug 2026

Very good and efficient service, on time in pleasant surroundings. All aspects of my medical care were explained fully.

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Skill Endorsements

Excellent physician. I would recommend unreservedly.

14 May 2026
Endorsed for
Congestive Heart Failure
Dizziness

Dr Thuva Amuthan

Dr Thuva Amuthan

General Practitioner
I have referred patients to them

Excellent cardiologist and colleague

13 Jan 2026
Endorsed for
Congestive Heart Failure
Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
Heart Attack

DQ

Dr Norman Qureshi

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

Professor Leyva is a well known and respected Cardiologist . I have known Prof Leyva well over 25 years , and all patients speak highly of him as a person and professional

16 Jul 2025
Endorsed for
Cardiac CT
Cardiac MRI (CMR)

Dr Camilo Diaz

Dr Camilo Diaz

Dermatologist
I have referred patients to them

Professor Leyva is an excellent colleague and I have referred a great many patients to him who are always delighted with the extremely thorough and knowledgeable care they receive. I couldn’t rate him more highly and would recommend him to anyone.

16 Aug 2024
Endorsed for
Cardiac CT
Cardiac MRI (CMR)
Palpitations

Dr Sarah Wright

Dr Sarah Wright

General Practitioner
Is a colleague
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Most recent articles

Read articles from Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon explaining process of procedures and other important things you should know before choosing your provider.

Drug therapy for heart failure does not abolish the risk of sudden cardiac death

Drug therapy for heart failure does not abolish the risk of sudden cardiac death

Sudden cardiac death as a proprotion of total death after latest treatments for heart failure

27 March 2023

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FAQ

What are Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon's reviews like?

Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 128 reviews.

What languages does Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon speak?

Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon speaks English and Spanish

Where is Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon located?

Professor Francisco Leyva-Leon primarily practices at Spire Little Aston Hospital, located at Little Aston Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, B74 3UP
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