Dr Dan McKenzie

I am a Consultant Cardiologist based in Bath and Bristol with a specialist interest in complex angioplasty. I work full time for the NHS at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.

I provide a contemporary, evidence-based service, which is patient focused, to investigate and treat a broad range of cardiovascular problems. These include the investigation and management of chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations and fainting.

My sub-specialty is coronary intervention using wires, balloons and stents to treat narrowings within coronary arteries. I am a high volume operator and perform the majority (94%) of my cases through the radial artery, which is proven to be the safest route. I have an excellent outcome and safety record with a complication rate below those predicted in the British Cardiovascular Interventional Society (BCIS) statistical model (1.4% actual vs. 2.6% predicted).

The most important person during any investigation or procedure is always the patient and I am strongly engaged with governance and quality improvement to ensure that teams work effectively to provide the best patient care possible. This includes all forms of communication throughout.

I am closely involved in the education and training of Junior Doctors and contribute to a number of National and International research trials and registries. I am the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS) Treasurer and have been on Council and the BCIS Training and Education Group for 5 years. BCIS is the national society responsible for training the next generation of interventional cardiologists.

Outside work, I am a keen sportsman and cycle, swim and run regularly. I have run many half and full marathons, cycled London to Paris and participate in Sportives most years. This year I completed the Outlaw half distance triathlon. I have 5 children and spend as much time as possible with them, supporting their busy social and sporting lives.”