Professor Colin Berry
Qualifications
Sc, M.B. Ch.B , Ph.D, F.R.C.P.(Glasg), F.A.C.C
GMC number: 4045038
Practising since: 1993
Specialties
Cardiology, General (internal) Medicine
Consultation times
- Every Monday morning
- Overview
About
Professor Berry undertook undergraduate medical studies at the University of Glasgow (1987-1993) and completed an intercalated science degree (Maîtrise, Physiology) at the University of Paris (1989-1990). He was awarded a PhD at the University of Glasgow (2002) in Cardiovascular Science and his studies were supported by a Medical Research Council Clinical Training Fellowship.
Professor Berry trained in Cardiology and Internal Medicine (2001-2006) first in Glasgow and then at the Montreal Heart Institute (2005-2006). Whilst in Montreal, he worked in Professor Jean-Claude Tardif's Atherosclerosis Research Group and used coronary imaging techniques to study stem cells and coronary artery disease. His research in Montreal was supported by a British Heart Foundation International Fellowship and an International Exchange Award from the Royal Society of Edinburgh. When in Montreal, he became the first British clinician to participate in transcatheter aortic valve replacement. He recently completed post doctoral studies (2007-2009) at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, US National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD.
Treatments and tests offered by Professor Colin Berry at Nuffield Health
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Event monitor
- Cardiovascular risk profile
- Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
- CT calcium scoring (or cardiac calcium scoring)
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)
Locations Professor Colin Berry works with
Related experience
Research
Professor Berry's research focuses on injury and repair pathways in heart attack and heart failure. His group's research seeks to better understand the nature of heart muscle injury, including causes, consequences, and health outcomes in the longer term. A current focus is heart muscle bleeding after a heart attack. His research uses novel research technologies such as MRI and coronary "pressure wires" and current and future studies are aimed to identify new treatments (such as stem cells) which may help patients who have had a heart attack.
Professor Berry's research has been supported by the British Heart Foundation, Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland, Chief Scientist Office, Medical Research Scotland, Scottish Funding Council and Wellcome Trust.
Research: MRI
Memberships
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC, 2008)
- British Cardiovascular Intervention Society
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP, 2007)
- Scottish Cardiac Society
- British Cardiovascular Society
- British Society for Cardiovascular Research
- British Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
- European Society of Cardiology
Other posts held
- Consultant Cardiologist at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital and Western Infirmary, Glasgow
Insurers Professor Colin Berry works with
Professor Colin Berry works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Bupa
- Bupa On Demand
Declaration
Professor Colin Berry does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Professor Colin Berry does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Professor Colin Berry does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.