Cardiology

Why Choose Our Private Cardiology Clinic?

Heart symptoms can be frightening, and delays in diagnosis only add to the anxiety. At our private clinic in Ware, you’ll be seen by a Consultant Cardiologist in a calm, professional setting — with same-week access, on-site ECGs and echocardiograms, and clear guidance on next steps.

We help you understand what’s happening — and what to do about it.

✅ Consultant-delivered care
✅ ECG and echo-cardiac ultrasound available on-site
✅ In-depth consultations for ongoing symptoms
✅ Personalised reports and treatment plans
✅ No referral needed

⚠️ Please Note – We Do Not Treat Emergencies

If you are experiencing chest pain, breathlessness at rest, collapse or suspected heart attack symptoms:

👉 Call 999 or go to A&E immediately.

We do not provide acute or emergency care. Our service is for non-urgent, ongoing, or unexplained cardiac symptoms that require specialist investigation and review.

What We Can Help With

Our Consultant Cardiologist provides assessment, diagnosis and advice for:

• Chest discomfort (non-urgent)
• Palpitations
• High blood pressure
• Dizziness or fainting episodes
• Shortness of breath (on exertion)
• Swollen ankles
• Unexplained fatigue
• Abnormal ECG results
• Heart murmurs
• Irregular pulse or atrial fibrillation
• Pre-operative cardiac clearance
• Cardiovascular risk assessment (family history, cholesterol, lifestyle)

We also offer second opinions and review of prior NHS or private tests.

In-House Investigations and Services

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

A fast, painless test to measure your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity.
Used to assess:

• Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
• Effects of medications
• Past or silent heart attacks

✅ Done on-site during your visit.

Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)

A real-time ultrasound of your heart showing structure and function.

Used to assess:

• Heart muscle performance
• Heart valve abnormalities
• Heart chamber size and function
• Possible heart failure

✅ Performed in-clinic by a Consultant Cardiologist or specialist sonographer.

Consultations & Heart Health Reviews

Our in-depth appointments are ideal for:

• Reviewing symptoms in detail
• Investigating multiple concerns at once
• Understanding risk factors and next steps
• Interpreting blood tests or imaging from other providers

👉 You’ll receive a detailed summary and plan after your appointment.

The Value of Seeing a Consultant Early

Whether your concern is new, ongoing, or unresolved — we believe that early clarity prevents unnecessary worry, avoids complications, and gets you the right support faster.

✅ Understand your symptoms
✅ Rule out serious conditions
✅ Create a personalised management plan
✅ Know what comes next

Based in Ware, Serving Hertfordshire and Beyond

Our clinic is located in the heart of Ware, Hertfordshire, with easy access:

• 2 min walk from the nearest paid Parking (Kibes Lane Car Park)
• 5 min walk from The Ware Train Station

We’re committed to offering hospital-level care in a calm, private, and accessible setting.

Book Your Cardiology Consultation Today

Take the worry out of your heart health with expert, personalised care.

📞 Call us now: 01920 455522 | 07542 606
📍 Visit: The Dolphin House; 6-7 East Street; SG12 9HJ
📧 Email: info@sml.surgery

What Makes Us Different

• Longer appointment times
• Investigations performed and interpreted in one place
• Direct access to your specialist
• No delays, no confusion, no unnecessary stress