Dr Tom Cahill
Dr Tom Cahill
Dr Tom Cahill is a Consultant Cardiologist based at the John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford) and Cleveland Clinic (London). He has extensive experience in general cardiology and specialist expertise in heart valve disease, coronary artery disease, and structural heart conditions.
He believes in placing patients at the centre of every decision. His priority is to ensure each person receives the most appropriate treatment for their condition, carefully considering all options – whether conservative, medical, interventional, or surgical.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Cahill is highly experienced in the full range of transcatheter procedures for structural heart disease, including complex interventions in patients with previous valve replacements. He also specialises in catheter-based treatments for coronary artery disease.
He is recognised as a high-volume expert operator in:
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Coronary angiography and stent implantation
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Closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO)
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
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Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER)
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Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO)
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Transcatheter valve replacement
Training and Qualifications
Dr Cahill graduated from the University of Cambridge (Queens' College) with a double first, before completing his medical training at University College London. Following clinical rotations in London and Oxford, he trained in Interventional Cardiology at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
He went on to spend two years at Columbia University Medical Centre in New York – an internationally renowned centre of excellence – where he gained advanced training in cutting-edge treatments for valvular and structural heart disease.
Academic and Research Contributions
Dr Cahill holds a DPhil (PhD) from the University of Oxford (2017) and has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers. He has contributed to leading cardiology textbooks and regularly lectures nationally and internationally. He is committed to medical education and serves as Lecturer in Clinical Medicine at Balliol College, University of Oxford.
Dr Cahill’s research interests include:
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Heart valve disease (aortic stenosis, mitral & tricuspid regurgitation)
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Outcomes from transcatheter treatments (TAVI, TEER, TMVR/TTVR)
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Infective endocarditis
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Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
👉 See Dr Cahill’s full list of scientific publications on ResearchGate
Special Interests
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General cardiology (chest pain, breathlessness, dizziness, high blood pressure, cholesterol management)
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Heart valve disease (aortic stenosis, mitral and tricuspid valve disease)
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Structural heart disease (PFO, ASD, LAAO, paravalvular leak closure)
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Coronary artery disease (angina, heart attack)
Procedures Performed
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Coronary angiography
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Coronary stent implantation
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TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation)
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TEER (Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair)
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Transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve replacement
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Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure
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Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) closure
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LAAO (Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion)
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Paravalvular leak closure
Professional Memberships
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General Medical Council
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British Society of Cardiology
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British Cardiovascular Intervention Society
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British Heart Valve Society
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Royal College of Physicians
Insurers
Dr Cahill is recognised by a wide range of private medical insurance providers, including Aviva Health, AXA Health, Bupa, Vitality Health, WPA, AXA Global Healthcare, Benenden Health, Cigna, CS Healthcare, The Exeter, Freedom Health, Health-on-Line, InterGlobal, Medical Care Direct, PHC, Simplyhealth, Westfield Health, and others.