Dr Matthew Faircloth

Professional statement

Dr Matthew Faircloth, a highly esteemed consultant cardiologist runs clinics as “one-stop” services whenever possible, ensuring a swift and efficient diagnostic process. Tests such as ECGs, echocardiograms, exercise tests, and cardiac monitors are often arranged on the same day as the initial visit.

With two to three clinics held per week, Dr. Faircloth, supported by a friendly and helpful PA, Deborah Squire, strives to accommodate patients as promptly as possible. Dr Faircloth qualified from St George's Hospital Medical School with multiple prizes, subsequently undertaking junior posts at St George's, the Royal Brompton, and Hammersmith hospitals. Registrar training began at Frimley Park Hospital in 1999 before progressing to St George's.

A personal British Heart Foundation (BHF) Fellowship allowed Dr Faircloth to conduct research on the molecular basis of ischemic heart failure at St Thomas' Hospital, culminating in the award of a PhD. Training was completed with a fellowship in interventional cardiology at St George's Hospital. In 2008, Dr. Faircloth was appointed as a consultant cardiologist at Frimley Park and St George’s hospitals.

Dr Faircloth is recognised by all major insurance companies and adheres to their fee structures, including BUPA, AXA-PPP, Aviva, WPA, and Exeter. An experienced and highly skilled interventional cardiologist, Dr Faircloth has externally reviewed performance figures that confirm excellent success rates and an outstanding safety record. Trusted by colleagues for clinical and interventional expertise, Dr Faircloth is often described by patients as a good and careful listener, a critical quality for achieving swift and accurate diagnoses.