Cleveland Clinic London

21/08/2026

We’re delighted to be supporting the 15th Annual London Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia (VT) Symposium, taking place on 21 September 2026 at the Royal Society of Medicine, London.

Chaired by our own Consultant Cardiologist, Professor Magdi Saba, the symposium will bring together leading international experts for a day of cutting-edge discussion, practical insights and the latest advances in ventricular arrhythmia care.

The programme will explore novel VT mapping and ablation techniques, imaging, pulsed field ablation, AI and complex ventricular arrhythmia substrates. Pre-recorded cases from Barcelona and Cleveland Clinic London will highlight streamlined substrate mapping and what to expect with deep septal substrate.

We’re also delighted to welcome Pasquale Santangeli, MD, PhD, from Cleveland Clinic’s main campus in the US, who will join the faculty to share his expertise in complex VT ablation and mapping.

Register your place today via the link in bio.

20/08/2026

We’re always grateful to hear from our patients and would like to thank this patient for taking the time to share their experience at Cleveland Clinic London.

Providing compassionate, personalised and an exceptional patient care is at the heart of everything we do.

learn more about our services here: https://clevelandcliniclondon.uk/

19/08/2026

Singer Alison Wheeler was no stranger to long performances and overnight travel. When her stamina began to decline, a heart rate of 32 beats per minute led to an unexpected diagnosis.

The UK singer and musician had spent years experiencing shortness of breath, fatigue and longer recovery times after activities that once felt routine. Although she worked hard to stay healthy through exercise and daily walks, she initially attributed the symptoms to perimenopause and midlife changes.

Everything changed when her fitness tracker showed her resting heart rate had fallen to 32 beats per minute. At 54 years old, an ECG revealed Alison had heart block, a condition that disrupts the electrical signals that control the heartbeat.

Looking for a second opinion, Alison turned to consultant interventional cardiologist Dr Asif Qasim at Cleveland Clinic London.

After confirming the diagnosis, Dr Qasim referred Alison to consultant cardiologist Professor Christopher Aldo Rinaldi. Concerned by how low her heart rate had become, the team recommended a pacemaker to restore her heart's normal rhythm.

Professor Rinaldi says while most people who need a pacemaker are older than Alison, heart block can sometimes develop in younger adults as well. Although some people can live with a very low heart rate for years, like Alison, they can struggle when they exert themselves.

Professor Rinaldi implanted the pacemaker in January, and Alison says she noticed a difference almost immediately.

"I am definitely doing better. Before the operation, my family used to joke I was always huffing and puffing, but I didn't even realize I was doing it," Alison says. "My body was constantly reaching for air. They said it sounded like I was sighing all the time.”

Today, Alison is back to exercising, weight training, walking her dog and, most importantly, performing again.

"I've had many people, mostly women, reach out to me because they're frustrated they're experiencing similar symptoms but aren't getting answers," she says. "Like me, many initially assumed it was menopause. I encourage them to keep advocating for themselves and ask whether an ECG might be appropriate, because help is available."

More: https://cle.clinic/4hHZRzL

18/08/2026

For individuals recovering from major trauma and catastrophic injuries, understanding the right treatment options and pathway can be complex.

Our Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Assessment Clinic (MRAC) provides a coordinated, evidence-based approach to rehabilitation assessment and planning for patients with private or medico-legal funding.

Our specialist team brings together clinical expertise to provide:
✔️ Comprehensive MDT rehabilitation assessments
✔️ Evidence-based report with clinical recommendations
✔️ Outcome-focused intervention planning
✔️ Regular progress updates and reporting
✔️ Insight into outcomes, rehabilitation goals and ongoing needs

For solicitors, motor insurers and case managers, MRAC offers clarity and a coordinated view of the patient’s rehabilitation journey, supporting informed planning and decision-making.

For patients, it means a clearer understanding of their needs, future goals and the rehabilitation pathway ahead.

To find out more, visit: https://clevelandcliniclondon.uk/clinical-institutes/rehabilitation

17/08/2026

Mr Veeru Kasivisvanathan, Consultant Urological Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic London, discusses focal therapy and its role in treating prostate cancer in carefully selected patients.

In the video, Veeru explains how focal therapy works, the potential benefits of this targeted approach and how it can form part of a personalised approach to prostate cancer care.

At Cleveland Clinic London, our Urology team offers focal therapy, including HIFU, as one of our treatment options available to selected patients with prostate cancer.

Find out more about prostate cancer care at Cleveland Clinic London: https://clevelandcliniclondon.uk/clinical-institutes/digestive-disease-surgery/prostate-cancer

13/08/2026

Innovation and evidence-based practice go hand in hand in supporting our patients on their rehabilitation journey.

Last month, our neurorehabilitation unit introduced an augmented reality (AR) device, bringing interactive technology into upper and lower limb rehabilitation. Through AR-based exercises, the device supports movement, coordination and cognitive-motor skills, helping to enhance patient engagement and motivation while complementing personalised, evidence-based rehabilitation.

As part of our ambition to deliver and demonstrate the impact of this evidence-based care, we use validated outcome measures, including FIM+FAM for patients admitted for 28 days or longer, and Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) for shorter admissions.

These measures allow our multidisciplinary team to track patient progress, evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions, including innovative approaches such as the use of AR technology, and ensure rehabilitation goals remain personalised and meaningful.

Together, advanced technology and outcome measurements reflect our commitment to patient-centred, outcomes-focused neurorehabilitation, supporting recovery while demonstrating measurable impact.

Find out more about our services: https://clevelandcliniclondon.uk/clinical-institutes/rehabilitation

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

We are pleased to share that Mr Timothy Jones, Consultant Neurosurgeon, is now offering consultation appointments at Prime Health Weybridge, in addition to his clinics at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital. Mr Jones holds clinics at Prime Health Weybridge on Tuesday mornings, between 8am and 12 noon.

Mr Jones is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with a specialist interest in the management of brain tumours, including glioma, glioblastoma, metastases and meningioma. His clinical interests also include facial pain and hemifacial spasm, as well as a range of general neurosurgical conditions, including sciatica, lumbar stenosis, hydrocephalus and carpal tunnel syndrome.

He takes a patient-centred approach to treatment, with a focus on balancing quality of life alongside longevity.

To book an appointment, please call 020 3423 7500 or visit: https://clevelandcliniclondon.uk/doctors/6057752-mr-timothy-jones

11/08/2026

Cleveland Clinic London has expanded its Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine services to welcome patients aged 16 to 17, providing specialist care for sports injuries, bone and joint conditions and musculoskeletal concerns.

From assessment and diagnosis through to treatment and rehabilitation, our multidisciplinary team brings together orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, physiotherapists, imaging experts and rehabilitation professionals to provide coordinated, personalised care.

Whether they’re recovering from a sports injury or experiencing a non-sports-related orthopaedic condition, young people can access specialist support designed around their individual needs.

Learn more about our Young People’s Service: https://clevelandcliniclondon.uk/clinical-institutes/orthopaedics/young-people-services

11/08/2026

From kitesurfing and freediving – to a hospital bed. A hip injury put Georgina Monti’s life on hold. But after undergoing hip resurfacing with an innovative ceramic implant, she's surfing again and reclaiming her mobility.

“There are no words to describe what it felt like to be able to surf again after so long. It was truly amazing,” says Georgina, who ultimately underwent hip resurfacing surgery with a ceramic implant at Cleveland Clinic London – which is one of the first hospitals in the world to provide this alternative to metal-on-metal hip resurfacing.

The 31 year old from the United Kingdom says her injury stemmed from a wakeboarding accident where she dislocated her hip. This happened when she was 17 years old, and by 30 years old, the pain drove Georgina to get an MRI. It showed her femoral head had collapsed. She eventually came to Cleveland Clinic London to meet with Professor Justin Cobb. He was offering another option besides a total hip replacement: a hip resurfacing procedure using a ceramic implant.

“While a great option, a total hip replacement is not the best approach for everyone. For instance, it can reduce the amount of exercise a patient can take. With hip resurfacing, patients retain the femoral head and neck, allowing them to resume the activities they participated in with their healthy, native hip,” says Prof Cobb.

For years, the only available option was metal-on-metal hip resurfacing, which manufacturers currently recommend only for patients with larger femoral heads – typically found more often in men. In response, Prof Cobb and team created the ceramic hip resurfacing implant that's tailored to patients with smaller hips and pelvises.

“I put off having a scan longer than I should have. Don’t be scared to take that step. There’s so much they can do now for hip preservation, and it turned out to be the best possible thing I could have done. I feel the strongest I've ever felt in my entire life,” says Georgina.

Her story: https://cle.clinic/47xz3eR