Dr. Perry M. Elliott, MBBS, MD, FRCP, FESC, FACC

Perry M. Elliott, MBBS, MD, FRCP, FESC, FACC, is a cardiologist specialising in inherited heart muscle disease based at University College London and Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, United Kingdom, recognised internationally for work in inherited cardiovascular disease and cardiomyopathy. He holds the position of Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Director of the UCL Centre for Heart Muscle Disease and Consultant Cardiologist.

Particular areas of attention include hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; arrhythmogenic and dilated cardiomyopathy; and cardiac amyloidosis. He was elected Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

A cardiologist is a physician, not a surgeon: the work is diagnosis, medical treatment and catheter based procedures rather than open operations. Qualification takes a medical degree, general medical training and several years of cardiology specialisation. The particular area of practice for Dr. Perry Elliott is inherited cardiovascular disease and cardiomyopathy.

Quick Reference For Dr. Perry Elliott

• Full Name And Credentials: Perry M. Elliott, MBBS, MD, FRCP, FESC, FACC
• Profession: Cardiologist specialising in inherited heart muscle disease
• Field Of Focus: Inherited cardiovascular disease and cardiomyopathy
• Current Position: Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Director of the UCL Centre for Heart Muscle Disease and Consultant Cardiologist
• Institution: University College London and Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew’s Hospital
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting

Dr. Perry Elliott Degrees, Fellowship And Registration

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MBBS, St Thomas’s Hospital Medical School, London, qualifying in 1987
• Membership: Member of the Royal College of Physicians, 1991
• Specialty Training: General cardiology, St George’s Hospital Medical School, London

Dr. Perry Elliott Subspecialty Expertise

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Perry Elliott as centred on:

• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• Arrhythmogenic and dilated cardiomyopathy
• Cardiac amyloidosis
• Genomic medicine and family screening
• Risk prediction for sudden cardiac death
• Rare cardiovascular disease trials

Professional Roles And Advisory Work Of Dr. Perry Elliott

• Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at University College London, appointed to a full chair in 2012
• Director of the UCL Centre for Heart Muscle Disease and Head of Clinical Research at the UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science
• Research Lead of the Inherited Cardiovascular Disease Unit at Barts Heart Centre
• Senior Investigator of the United Kingdom National Institute for Health Research
• President of Cardiomyopathy UK, Europe’s foremost charity for patients with heart muscle disease
• Chair of the European Society of Cardiology Guideline Task Force on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and of the ESC Heart Academy
• Chaired the ESC Working Group on Myocardial and Pericardial Diseases from 2010 to 2012 and the executive committee of the European registry on cardiomyopathies
• Cardiovascular lead for the North Thames NHS Genomic Medicine Centre and a member of the Genomics England steering group for cardiomyopathy
• Chair and co-founder of the UK Cardiac Pathology Network
• Executive editor of the European Heart Journal, former Deputy Editor of Heart from 2009 to 2013, and associate editor at the Journal of the American College of Cardiology
• Edited Principles and Practice of Clinical Cardiovascular Genetics and the Oxford Specialist Handbook on Inherited Cardiac Disease

Dr. Perry Elliott Research Output And Awards

• Elected Fellow of the American College of Cardiology in 2001 and of the European Society of Cardiology in 2005
• Author of more than 400 peer reviewed papers on heart muscle disease
• Developed risk stratification tools for sudden cardiac death that are embedded in European practice guidelines
• Visiting Professor at the Cleveland Clinic in 2013
• His work on high throughput gene sequencing has lowered the cost of genetic diagnosis in inherited heart disease

Base And Affiliation Details For Dr. Perry Elliott

University College London and Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew’s Hospital

London, United Kingdom. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

What Inherited Cardiac Disease And Cardiomyopathy Involves

Sports cardiology answers a specific question: when is a heart finding in an athlete normal adaptation and when is it disease? Years of intensive training enlarge the heart and alter the electrocardiogram in ways that can look alarming but are harmless, while a small number of athletes carry a genuine condition that makes strenuous exercise dangerous. Getting this wrong in either direction has consequences, which is why athlete specific criteria for interpreting the electrocardiogram were developed, and why screening is done by people who see athletes routinely.

Further Specialists Working In Inherited Cardiac Disease And Cardiomyopathy

If you are comparing specialists, these profiles cover closely related areas of cardiology:

• Dr. Sanjay Sharma, sports cardiology and inherited cardiac disease at City St George’s, University of London, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Cleveland Clinic London
• Dr. Nilesh Samani, cardiovascular genetics at University of Leicester and the Cardiac Centre at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
• Dr. Barbara Casadei, atrial fibrillation and translational cardiology at University of Oxford Radcliffe Department of Medicine and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Dr. Hugh Calkins, catheter ablation and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

Appointment And Access Guidance For Dr. Perry Elliott

Dr. Perry Elliott is a consultant cardiologist in the Centre for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease at Barts Heart Centre since 2015, whose clinical work includes implanting cardiac devices. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

Answers To Common Questions About Dr. Perry Elliott

What did Dr. Perry Elliott study?

MBBS, St Thomas’s Hospital Medical School, London, qualifying in 1987. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Perry Elliott?

Perry M. Elliott, MBBS, MD, FRCP, FESC, FACC. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Perry Elliott hold?

Dr. Perry Elliott is Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Director of the UCL Centre for Heart Muscle Disease and Consultant Cardiologist, based at University College London and Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

What is Inherited Cardiac Disease And Cardiomyopathy?

Inherited Cardiac Disease And Cardiomyopathy is the area of cardiology concerned with inherited cardiovascular disease and cardiomyopathy. Cardiologists working in it, including Dr. Perry Elliott, diagnose and treat these conditions and carry out the research that sets the standard of care for them.

Has Dr. Perry Elliott received professional recognition?

Yes. Elected Fellow of the American College of Cardiology in 2001 and of the European Society of Cardiology in 2005. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Perry Elliott hold leadership roles in the field?

Yes. Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at University College London, appointed to a full chair in 2012. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

References And Sources For This Dr. Perry Elliott Profile

• Cardiomyopathy UK
• Radcliffe Cardiology author profile
• European Cardiology Review author profile

Accuracy And Review Of This Dr. Perry Elliott Profile

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

Found something out of date? Contact the Find MD Health editorial team and we will review the entry.

Health Information Disclaimer For The Dr. Perry Elliott Profile

Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with University College London and Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew’s Hospital. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.