Professor Elijah Behr is a Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, specialising in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of arrhythmias, in addition to arrhythmia research as the Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at St George's University Hospital where he directs the Cardiovascular and Genomics Research Institute. He sees private patients at the Mayo Clinic Healthcare, Harley Street Clinic, and Surrey Cardiovascular Clinic.
Professor Behr earned his primary medical qualifications at the University of Cambridge and Guy’s Hospital, London, after which he undertook his advanced cardiology training at St George's Hospital. Upon completion of his training, Professor Behr was appointed Consultant in 2007 St George's Hospital London. Since his appointment, he runs his Inherited Cardiac Conditions and Arrhythmia Clinics. He has also previously served as the President of the Association for Inherited Cardiac Conditions and has developed the European Cardiac Arrhythmia Genetics focus group for the European Heart Rhythm Association. He leads national initiatives for improved patient care such as the NHS and Coronial Sudden Unexpected Death pilot programme. He was named Hero of the Year 2023 by the British Heart Foundation.
Professor Behr is also an active member of the scientific and clinical research community, as he has authored numerous research papers for renowned cardiology journals, in addition to being Executive Editor for EP-Europace, an editorial board member for the Heart Rhythm Journal and writing international guidelines for arrhythmia treatment and cardiac arrest as well as genetic testing. Professor Behr is also well known for his work as part of the UK 100,000 Genomes Project and in developing research collaborations such as the UK-wide Rare Arrhythmia Syndrome Evaluation (RASDE) consortium.
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Education:
BA(Hons) University of Cambridge
MBBS (Distinction) University of London
MA(Hons) University of Cambridge
MD University of London
FRCP Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Memberships:
FESC Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
BCS member
EHRA member
AICC member
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Outstanding cardiologist and a world leader in cardiac genetics
Dr Ricardo Petraco
Not only is Elijah is considered an international key opinion leader in his field, but he is a truly empathetic and caring doctor.
Professor Stephen Brecker
Prodessor Behr is a well respected figure in his field and has helped many patients with both simple and complex cardiac problems.
Dr Sarmed Sami
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Professor Elijah R Behr speaks English
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Professor Elijah R Behr primarily practices at Spire St Anthony's Hospital, located at London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, United Kingdom, SM3 9DW
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Professor Elijah R Behr is working Monday (13:00 - 17:30), Wednesday (18:00 - 20:00)
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