Dr Matthew Faircloth

Dr Matthew Faircloth

Consultant Cardiologist

Dr Faircloth PhD MRCP is a cardiologist who sees patients from a range of locations, including London and Surrey.  He has a particular interest in ischaemic heart disease and interventional cardiology, especially primary angioplasty for the immediate treatment of myocardial infarction.  In addition, he treats all aspects of cardiology including hypertension, rhythm management, pacing and heart failure.

His main base is on the Surrey/Hampshire/Berkshire border and he is well placed to see patients from these areas in Clare Park Hospital and Frimley Park Hospital. In addition, he practices at St Anthony’s Hospital in Cheam where he is pleased to see patients from South London and Surrey.

Dr Matt Faircloth qualified from St George's Hospital Medical School, gaining a number of prizes, before undertaking junior posts at St George's, the Royal Brompton and Hammersmith Hospitals.  He started his registrar training at Frimley Park Hospital in 1999 before going on to St George's. He was awarded a personal BHF Fellowship to research the molecular basis of ischaemic heart failure, at St Thomas' Hospital, leading to the award of a PhD.  Dr Faircloth completed his training with a fellowship in interventional cardiology back at St George's Hospital.

He maintains an ongoing interest in medical education and is involved in programmes locally and internationally.

All aspects of general cardiology including hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, cardiac pacing and arrhythmias, ischaemic heart disease (chest pain) and coronary intervention (angioplasty).

- British Cardiovascular Society
- British Cardiac Intervention Society
- Royal College of Physicians