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Professor Elijah R Behr

Professor Elijah R Behr

Cardiologist

North Cheam, Sutton, SM3 9DW

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30 years of experience
Verified profile
30 years of experience

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3 professional endorsements

9 recommendations for:

Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)(2)
Catheter Ablation(2)
Electrophysiology(1)
Other(4)

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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.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat) (22%)
  • Catheter Ablation (22%)
  • Electrophysiology (11%)
  • Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy (11%)
  • Long QT Syndrome (11%)
  • Others (22%)

Subspecialties
  • Electrophysiology
  • Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy

All conditions and treatments
  • Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
  • Athlete's Heart
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Bradycardia
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Cardiovascular Genetics
  • Fainting
  • Heart Muscle Disease
  • Cardiac Ablation
  • Cardiac Ablation
  • Cardiac Generator Replacement
  • Cardiac Pacing
  • Cardiac Re-synchronisation Therapy
  • Cardiac Screening
  • Cardiac Screening in Sport
  • Cardioversion
  • Catheter Ablation
  • ECG (Electrocardiogram)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4031491


Qualifications

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


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £350
  • Follow-up appointment: £350

insurers
  • Bupa Platinum
  • General Medical
  • The Exeter
  • CS Healthcare
  • health-on-line
  • Four Points Assistance
  • WPA
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Bupa
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Simply Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Groupama
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Healix
  • Cigna
  • Saga Insurance
  • Norwich Union
  • Aetna
  • Legal & General
  • Vitality Health
  • Benenden
  • Aviva Health

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Spire St Anthony's Hospital

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London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, United Kingdom, SM3 9DW
London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, United Kingdom, SM3 9DW
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15 Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1PT
15 Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1PT
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13:00 - 17:30
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5 Huxley Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU2 7RE
5 Huxley Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU2 7RE
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18:00 - 20:00
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Blackshaw Road, London, United Kingdom, SW17 0QT
Blackshaw Road, London, United Kingdom, SW17 0QT
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Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat) (2)
Catheter Ablation (2)
Electrophysiology (1)
Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy (1)

3 endorsements

Outstanding cardiologist and a world leader in cardiac genetics

02 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Catheter Ablation
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)

Dr Ricardo Petraco

Diagnostic Pathway – Cardiac
Is a colleague

Not only is Elijah is considered an international key opinion leader in his field, but he is a truly empathetic and caring doctor.

01 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Electrophysiology
Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy

Professor Stephen Brecker

Cardiology
Is a colleague

Prodessor Behr is a well respected figure in his field and has helped many patients with both simple and complex cardiac problems.

26 Feb 2024
Endorsed for
Catheter Ablation
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
Loss of Consciousness (Syncope)
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Dr Sarmed Sami

Gastroenterology
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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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