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Dr Ben Mercer

Dr Ben Mercer

Cardiology 06158730

https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/ben-mercer/

  • Bupa Platinum consultant
  • is fee assuredFee assured
  • Open Referral network
Overview
Bupa Platinum consultant
Fee assured
Open Referral network

Specialises in

  • Electrophysiology

Offers

  • Face-to-face consultations
  • Video and telephone consultations

About me

I am a senior Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, and Clinical Lead for Electrophysiology and Catheter Ablation at the Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General Infirmary. The Yorkshire Heart Centre is one of the UK's largest teaching hospital cardiac centres and among the country's highest-volume electrophysiology services, delivering advanced care for patients with complex heart rhythm disorders.

I graduated in Medicine from the University of Leeds in 2007 and completed specialist training in Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology throughout the West Yorkshire region. Alongside my clinical training, I undertook research into cardiac rhythm disorders and was awarded a PhD from the University of Leeds in 2014.

My clinical practice is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias (heart rhythm disorders). I manage the full spectrum of heart rhythm conditions, including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), premature beats (ectopics), atrial flutter, and ventricular arrhythmias. I am committed to providing personalised, evidence-based care and working closely with patients to identify the most appropriate treatment strategy for their individual circumstances.

A particular area of expertise is catheter ablation, including the use of the latest advanced technologies for the treatment of both straightforward and highly complex arrhythmias. This includes pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation, complex ventricular tachycardia ablation incorporating both endocardial and epicardial techniques, and state-of-the-art three-dimensional mapping systems. I also have extensive experience in the implantation and management of cardiac implantable electronic devices, including pacemakers, cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) devices and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).

My goal is to deliver expert, compassionate care using the most advanced treatments available, helping patients achieve symptom relief, improved quality of life, and greater confidence in their heart health.

Areas of interest

Ablation of arrhythmia; Blood pressure test; Blood tests for heart disease risk (cardiac testing); Cardiac electrophysiology; Cardioversion heart rhythm treatment; ECG monitoring or event recorder - 24/48 hour; Electrocardiogram (ECG); Exercise electrocardiogram; Pacemaker implantation; Cardiac resychronisation therapy

Medical secretaries

Anaesthetists worked with

  • Dr Ben Mercer has worked with Dr Rajendra Singh at the following hospitals:

    • Spire Leeds Hospital ()
  • Dr Ben Mercer has worked with Dr Amjad Abdul Samad at the following hospitals:

    • Spire Leeds Hospital ()
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Procedures completed

  • K5760

    Ablation of left atrial fibrillation by isolation of the pulmonary veins left/right (RFA/CRYO/Laser) (including mapping) - ()

    Spire Leeds Hospital ()

  • X5020

    External cardioversion - ()

    Spire Leeds Hospital ()

  • K5720

    Ablation of AV nodal re-entry tachycardia (including mapping) - ()

    Spire Leeds Hospital ()

  • K5761

    Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (including mapping) - ()

    Spire Leeds Hospital ()

  • K6010

    Cardiac pacemaker system introduced through vein (dual chamber) - ()

    Spire Leeds Hospital ()

  • K5780

    Ablation of accessory pathway or selected modification of AV node (including mapping) - ()

    Spire Leeds Hospital ()

  • K5710

    Ablation of atrio-ventricular junction (including mapping) - ()

    Spire Leeds Hospital ()

  • 20142

    Insertion of implantable ECG loop recorder (including reporting) - ()

    Spire Leeds Hospital ()

  • K5810

    Diagnostic intracardiac electrophysiological study (including characterisation of intracardiac conduction and any testing of anti-arrhythmic drug efficacy by programmed stimulation) - ()

    Spire Leeds Hospital ()

  • K5730

    Ablation of right atrial arrhythmia (including mapping) - ()

    Spire Leeds Hospital ()

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