Dr Tim Lockie
Qualifications
MBChB, Bsc. (First Class Hons.), PhD, MRCP, FESC
GMC number: 4604408
Specialties
Cardiology
- Overview
About
Dr Lockie is a highly experienced Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and complex cardiovascular conditions.
He grew up in North London and was educated at University College School in Hampstead before studying Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, where he also completed an intercalated BSc in Medical Sciences with First Class Honours. After graduating with an MBChB in 1999, he gained broad clinical experience working on both medical and surgical wards at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, before moving to London to undertake specialist cardiology training at St Thomas’ Hospital.
Dr Lockie developed a specialist interest in ischaemic heart disease and coronary revascularisation. He completed a PhD at King’s College London (KCL), earning international recognition including the Young Investigator Prize at the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) conference in the United States. His research has been widely presented and published at leading international cardiology meetings.
Further advancing his expertise, Dr Lockie completed a British Heart Foundation fellowship at the Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam, focusing on advanced coronary stenting techniques and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). He then completed his specialist PCI training at St Thomas’ Hospital under Professor Simon Redwood, a leading authority and President of the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS).
Special interests
Dr Lockie specialises in a range of advanced cardiac procedures and treatments, including:
- Complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
- Primary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- Coronary stenting and revascularisation procedures
- Intravascular imaging (IVUS, OCT)
- Coronary physiology assessment (FFR, iFR)
He is also actively involved in cardiovascular research, serving as Principal Investigator for several large, multinational clinical trials, ensuring patients benefit from the latest evidence-based treatments and innovations in cardiology.
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Tim Lockie at Nuffield Health
- Cardioversion
Locations Dr Tim Lockie works with
Related experience
Research
Dr Lockie is the Clinical Lead for Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories at the Royal Free Hospital, where he plays a key role in developing local clinical guidelines and improving patient pathways. He is also involved in medical education and training, as well as maintaining institutional databases for acute coronary syndromes and PCI outcomes.
He represents the North Central London region on the national advisory board of the British Cardiac Society, and is an active contributor to national and international cardiology education. He regularly teaches and lectures at conferences, including as faculty for the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
In recognition of his clinical expertise and academic contribution, Dr Lockie has been elected a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), a mark of excellence in cardiovascular medicine.
Other posts held
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Insurers Dr Tim Lockie works with
Dr Tim Lockie works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aetna
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Bupa Global
- Cigna
- Healix
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
- Alliance Healthcare