Dr John Silberbauer
Qualifications
MA MD(Res), FRCP
GMC number: 4743927
Practising since: 2000
Specialties
Cardiology
Consultation times
- Weds PM
- British Heart Rhythm Society
- European Society of Cardiology
- European Heart Rhythm Association
- Overview
About
Dr John Silberbauer is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist specialising in the management of cardiac arrhythmias. He provides expert care at Nuffield Health Brighton, alongside his NHS roles at the Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal Hospitals.
Dr Silberbauer completed his medical training at the University of Cambridge and University College London in 2000. He undertook dedicated cardiac electrophysiology fellowships at St Thomas’ and King's College Hospitals, and was awarded the prestigious European Heart Rhythm Association Fellowship in 2012 at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan—a world-leading centre for ventricular tachycardia ablation. He holds an MD(Res) higher degree from St George’s for his research into pacemakers and atrial fibrillation.
Deeply committed to advancing patient outcomes, Dr Silberbauer leads the cardiac electrophysiology research program at the Sussex Cardiac Centre and serves as a PhD supervisor across Brighton and Sussex Medical School, the University of Sussex, and the University of Warwick. At Nuffield Health Brighton, he combines this world-class academic background with a compassionate, patient-centred approach to heart health.
Special interests
- Electrophysiology
- Cardiac arrhythmia - (Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial flutter, Ventricular arrhythmia)
- Syncopy evaluation
- Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Cardiac resynchronisation therapy
Other interests
- General Cardiology
- Cardiac Health Screening
- Cardiac arrhythmia evaluation (Palpitations)
- Cardiac electrophysiology studies
- Atrial Fibrillation ablation
- Atrial flutter ablation
- Ventricular tachycardia ablation
- Pacemaker implantation
- Intracardiac Defibrillator Implantation (ICD)
- Cardiac Re-synchronisation Therapy(CRT) for Heart Failure
- Inherited cardiac channelopathies
Treatments and tests offered by Dr John Silberbauer at Nuffield Health
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Assessment of all aspects of cardiology
- Event monitor
Locations Dr John Silberbauer works with
Related experience
Research
Dr John Silberbauer is a leading figure in clinical cardiac electrophysiology research, dedicated to translating academic insights into safer, more effective treatments for heart rhythm disorders. As the research lead at the Sussex Cardiac Centre, he has authored 65 peer-reviewed publications, many of which are highly cited and published in high-impact cardiology journals. He also serves on the Editorial Board of the highly respected US journal, Heart Rhythm.
A frequent international congress presenter, Dr Silberbauer pioneered the global, safety-enhancing EpiCO2 technique for epicardial ablation. He serves on prominent medical technology advisory boards and has secured over £3m in NHS research funding within the last five years. As Chief Investigator for multiple international randomised controlled trials, he drives the highest level of medical evidence to shape future clinical guidelines. Furthermore, he has been instrumental in bringing pioneering technologies like pulsed field ablation to the Sussex Cardiac Centre ahead of other NHS sites through first-in-man studies.
Memberships
- British Cardiovascular Society
Other posts held
- Consultant Cardiologist, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Insurers Dr John Silberbauer works with
Dr John Silberbauer works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- The Exeter
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA