Dr Derek Connolly

Professional statement

Dr Derek Connolly is a leading Birmingham cardiologist specialising in the detection, treatment, and prevention of coronary heart disease. Well-versed in all aspects of general cardiology, Dr Connolly is the Chief/Primary Investigator in several large clinical trials in cardiovascular medicine and was responsible for developing one of the UK's largest cardiac CT programmes as well as one of the UK's first primary angioplasty programmes.

Dr Derek Connolly is a highly trained specialist, having completed training in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh, and San Diego, gaining several notable achievements along the way: a first-class honours degree and the Brunton medal from the University of Edinburgh; a PhD in molecular cardiology from the University of Cambridge; and a Carnegie scholarship in San Diego. With years of experience under his belt, Dr Connolly has a reputation for a high standard of patient care.