ABOUT
Specialist Expertise in Heart Rhythm Care
Dr Mokhtar Ibrahim is a Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist based in Leicester, with specialist expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex heart rhythm disorders. His practice includes catheter ablation, advanced cardiac pacing and the management of cardiac implantable electronic devices, including pacemakers and defibrillators. He provides personalised, evidence-based care, helping patients understand their condition and the treatment options available to them.
20+
Years of cardiology experience
300+
Procedures per year — complex EP & devices
Dual EHRA
Certified in electrophysiology & devices
60+
Peer-reviewed publications
Background & training
Dr Ibrahim graduated in Medicine from Ain Shams University in 2005 and trained across the full breadth of cardiology, gaining his MRCP in 2012 and a PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine in 2014. He became a consultant in Cairo in 2014 before moving to the United Kingdom in 2016.
He completed advanced electrophysiology training at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, including two years of advanced fellowship training in complex arrhythmia and device procedures.
A high-volume procedural practice
Dr Ibrahim is an experienced electrophysiologist and device specialist with broad expertise across complex electrophysiology and cardiac device procedures.
His procedural experience includes complex catheter ablation, pacemaker implantation, ICD therapy, cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT), and advanced conduction system pacing.
Specialist registration & current roles
In 2019, he gained entry to the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology through the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) pathway and was appointed as a Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester.
- Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist — Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Private practice — Spire Nottingham Hospital
- Private practice — Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital
Research & Education
Dr Ibrahim is actively involved in clinical research, teaching and professional education within electrophysiology, with a particular academic interest in conduction system pacing and contemporary approaches to the management of heart rhythm disorders. He contributes to the education and training of healthcare professionals in electrophysiology and advanced pacing techniques.
Alongside his clinical and academic work, his approach remains firmly patient-centred: providing clear explanations, discussing treatment options openly, and tailoring recommendations to each individual’s needs.
Dual EHRA accreditation
Dr Ibrahim holds European Heart Rhythm Association certification in both:
- Cardiac Devices — 2018
- Cardiac Electrophysiology — 2019
This dual accreditation is held by a relatively small number of UK cardiologists.
Qualifications
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2005
MBBS — Ain Shams University -
2009
MSc Cardiovascular Medicine — Ain Shams University -
2012
MRCP — Royal College of Physicians -
2014
PhD Cardiovascular Medicine — Ain Shams University -
2018
EHRA Certification — Cardiac Devices -
2019
GMC Specialist Registration (CESR), Cardiology -
2019
EHRA Certification — Cardiac Electrophysiology
Professional recognition
- FRCP — Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
- FESC — Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
- Member — European Heart Rhythm Association
- AF Pioneer Award 2023