Clinical expertise
Dr Matthew Ryan is a consultant interventional cardiologist who cares for patients with a wide range of heart conditions both in outpatient and emergency settings.
He is an expert in treating:
- chest pain
- angina
- heart attack
- coronary artery disease
- breathlessness
- high cholesterol
- high blood pressure
- heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
He offers a range of treatment options including:
- coronary angiogram
- coronary angioplasty and stenting
- complex PCI
- microvascular function testing
- impella-supported PCI
- intracoronary imaging
- rotational atherectomy
- intravascular lithotripsy
Locations
Our specialist provides care at these locations:
Biography
Dr Matthew Ryan is a consultant interventional cardiologist at St Thomas’ Hospital and a senior lecturer at King’s College London, with recognised expertise in both general and interventional cardiology.
He completed his medical degree at the University of Leeds in 2010, graduating with an award for the top performance in finals. After general medical training at UCLH and the Royal Free Hospital, he completed his specialist cardiology training at St Thomas’ Hospital and King’s College Hospital.
He was awarded a PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine from King’s College London in 2021.
Research
As a senior lecturer at King’s College London, Dr Ryan is highly active in research. His research focuses on the relationship between coronary artery disease and heart failure, as well as improving the safety of coronary artery stenting in complex or high-risk cases. He has a particular interest in clinical trials.
In 2024 Dr Ryan was awarded a prestigious Advanced Fellowship by the National Institute for Health Research and Medical Research Council. The award included £2.8 million to improve our understanding of how coronary artery disease causes heart failure. He is committed to using research to advance patient care and improve the lives of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Publications
Dr Ryan has published research in top tier medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, European Heart Journal, Circulation and Journal of the American College of Cardiology. He was a member of faculty for both the European Society of Cardiology and American College of Cardiology Congresses in 2024, presenting the results of major studies at both meetings.
