Dr Joseph Tomson is a Consultant Cardiologist with expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of heart rhythm disorders and cardiovascular disease. He provides comprehensive cardiac care for patients experiencing symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, blackouts, chest pain and shortness of breath, as well as those seeking assessment and treatment for established heart conditions.
A key area of Dr Tomson’s practice is the management of heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and other arrhythmias. He is experienced in the assessment and optimisation of pacemakers and implantable cardiac devices, helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes from their treatment.
Alongside his specialist interest in arrhythmia management, Dr Tomson treats patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes a holistic approach to cardiovascular care, focusing not only on diagnosis and treatment but also on prevention and long-term heart health.
Dr Tomson believes that cardiovascular disease is often preventable when risk factors are identified early. His approach combines personalised cardiovascular risk assessment with shared decision-making, working closely with patients to understand their priorities and develop treatment plans that fit their lifestyle and goals. Whether preventing heart disease or managing complex cardiac conditions, he focuses on delivering care that is tailored to each individual patient.
Conditions Mr Tomson treats patients for:
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial flutter
- Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms)
- Ectopic heartbeats
- Heart failure
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia)
- Coronary artery disease
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
- Blackouts and fainting (syncope)
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Cardiovascular disease risk factors
- Patients requiring pacemaker and defibrillator management
Testing & treatments Dr Tomson offers:
- ECG monitoring
- Echocardiography (echocardiogram)
- Exercise stress testing
- Tilt table testing
- Electrical cardioversion
- Pacemaker checks and optimisation
- Defibrillator checks and optimisation
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Preventive cardiology consultations
- Heart rhythm assessment
- Investigation of palpitations and syncope
- Hypertension management
- Cholesterol management
Dr Tomson has a specialist clinical interest in heart rhythm disorders, cardiovascular prevention and the long-term management of patients with cardiac conditions. His work focuses on helping patients understand and manage their cardiovascular risk factors, while ensuring that treatment decisions are aligned with their individual priorities and health goals.
He has particular expertise in the investigation and management of arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, alongside the assessment and optimisation of cardiac rhythm management devices.
Additional information about Dr Joseph Tomson
- Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Hampstead
- Lead, Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Practice Group, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Honorary Associate Clinical Professor, UCL Medical School, London
Pubmed search link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Tomson+J&cauthor_id=23257953
Selected 5 articles in Pubmed:
1. HOPE-HF trial : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36404397/
2. Whitehall study II, CV risks and vitamin D : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23257953/
3. The BEST-D trial : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29066437/
4. THRIVE 2 study group: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25014686/
5. Blood pressure – BMC medicine : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15638936/
- British Cardiovascular society (BCS)
- British society of heart failure (BSH)
- Royal college of Physicians, London (RCP)
- British Medical Association (BMA)
- Medical Defence Union (MDU)
- British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS)
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
Cardiovascular disease is largely preventable. We have the tools to identify risk early. Dr Tomson’s approach combines personalised risk assessment with shared decision-making—working with you to understand your priorities and design a treatment plan that fits your life, not just your test results. Whether preventing disease or managing established heart conditions, he focus on what matters most to you, not just the diagnosis.
He qualified in 1999 (MBBS) and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP, London) in 2004 and completed higher specialist training in Cardiology (CCT) in 2015. He undertook research at the Cardiovascular research at the Clinical Trials and Statistics Service Unit (CTSU, University of Oxford) and completed his thesis there (MD, 2016).