Dr Tom Mwambingu

Qualifications

MBChB , FRCP , MSc(dis)

GMC number: 6028167

Practising since: 2001

Specialties

Cardiology

About

Dr Mwambingu is a consultant cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in sports cardiology, general cardiology, exercise prescription and cardiac imaging (advanced echocardiography and cardiac CT).

Dr Mwambingu graduated from Leeds University in 2001 and he undertook his postgraduate training both in the Yorkshire and North-East regions, completing his cardiology training rotation at Freeman Hospital, Newcastle.

He returned to Yorkshire in 2012 to take up a full-time consultant post. He is the Lead Cardiologist at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Sheffield University.

He is the first cardiologist in the Yorkshire region to complete a Master's degree in Sports Cardiology from St George’s University, London. He has considerable experience in the screening and cardiac assessment of athletes from recreational to elite level.

He prides himself on clear communication and working in partnership with his patients to provide individually tailored care. The standard of his care has been recognised by has received many awards including iWantGreatCare of Certificate of Excellence 2019 and Local Clinical Excellence Awards.

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Dr Tom Mwambingu in the news

Dr Mwambingu discusses the important link between diet and heart health: The 3 daily food choices that are breaking your heart - and what to eat instead | The Sun

Special interests

  • General Cardiology
  • Sports Cardiology
  • Advanced Echocardiography
  • Cardiac CT

Other interests

  •  Heart Valve Disease
  • Inherited Cardiac Conditions

Personal interests

Regularly playing football (in between injuries), running, and playing the guitar (semi-competently).

Languages spoken

English

Locations Dr Tom Mwambingu works with

  •  

    2 Leighton Street, Leeds, LS1 3EB

    0113 3227251
    Overall rating
    Outstanding

Related experience

Memberships

  • British Society of Echocardiography
  • British Cardiovascular Society
  • European Society of Cardiology
  • Association of Inherited Cardiac Conditions

Other posts held

  • Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Insurers Dr Tom Mwambingu works with

Dr Tom Mwambingu works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • Simplyhealth
  • Healix
  • WPA

Declaration

Dr Tom Mwambingu does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Dr Tom Mwambingu does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Dr Tom Mwambingu does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.

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