Dr. Burgess has an established reputation as an experienced and accredited Clinical Cardiologist having qualified in Medicine in 1993 and trained in cardiology since 1996 (appointed Consultant in 2007). He provides comprehensive invasive and non-invasive services for patients with all types of heart disease. Dr. Burgess has extensive experience in echocardiography, a technique integral to the assessment of most types of heart disease, from local training to international lectures and multiple collaborative research programmes. His MD Thesis in echocardiography was followed by a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Queensland, Australia. Dr Burgess is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Liverpool, has published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals and regularly takes part in training and examining junior doctors.

Appointments are available on the NHS (at Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) or privately (at the Sefton Suite Private Patient Unit – Aintree Hospital/Kenilworth Road, Crosby in which case patients can usually be accommodated within 24-48 hours. Key components of the service provided by Dr Burgess are:

• Flexible appointments with a choice of locations for consultations.

• Ample time allocated to listening to your health concerns.

• Impeccable personal attention with a patient-focused approach from initial assessment, through to investigation and treatment.

• Provision of a wide range of investigation and support facilities.

• Evidence-based treatments according to up to date best practice.

• Recommendations carefully explained in a language that you can understand to help you make fully-informed decisions about your care.

• Care provided in a safe and comfortable environment.

Dr. Burgess is not able to offer advice without a consultation involving a comprehensive assessment.