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Richard Schilling
Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
Biography
Professor Richard Schilling is a Consultant Cardiologist specialising in cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmia management. He has been based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and the Royal London Hospital since 2001, where he has played a central role in the development of one of Europe’s largest and most advanced cardiac centres. His clinical and leadership work has contributed significantly to the modern delivery of arrhythmia services within the NHS.
Academic History
Professor Schilling was appointed Chair in Cardiology and Electrophysiology in 2009. His academic work is closely integrated with his clinical practice and focuses on advancing interventional electrophysiology, device therapy and innovative strategies for the management of cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure.
Career Overview
Professor Schilling has served as a Consultant Cardiologist at St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London NHS Trust since 2001. His clinical practice encompasses all aspects of cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmia management, including catheter ablation, implantation of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronisation therapy for patients with heart failure.
He was a key member of the leadership team that oversaw the merger of the Heart Hospital and Barts Hospital, creating one of the largest and most comprehensive heart centres in Europe. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Professor Schilling holds several senior leadership roles. He is Strategy Director for Barts Hospital, Medical Director for the Arrhythmia Alliance, and President-Elect of the British Heart Rhythm Society.
Professor Schilling also contributes to the academic and clinical literature as a member of the Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review editorial board.
Career Timeline
- 2001–Present: Consultant Cardiologist, St Bartholomew’s Hospital and the Royal London Hospital
- 2009–Present: Chair in Cardiology and Electrophysiology
- 2000s: Key leadership role in the merger of the Heart Hospital and Barts Hospital
- Current: Strategy Director, Barts Hospital
- Current: Medical Director, Arrhythmia Alliance
- Current: President-Elect, British Heart Rhythm Society
Recognition
Professor Schilling is widely recognised for his leadership in cardiac electrophysiology, his contribution to the development of large-scale cardiac services, and his influence on national arrhythmia strategy through professional societies and patient-focused organisations.
Areas of Speciality
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Arrhythmia Management
- Catheter Ablation
- Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
- Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy
- Heart Failure Device Therapy