Dr Eric Holroyd

Dr Eric Holroyd is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Consultant General Cardiologist and expert witness at University Hospital of North Staffordshire and Mid Cheshire NHS Trust, and also practises at The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle. His principal areas of clinical expertise include interventional cardiology, coronary artery disease, angina, cardiac arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, hypertension, heart failure and the investigation of chest pain, breathlessness and palpitations.

Dr Holroyd provides comprehensive care for adults with both acute and chronic cardiovascular disease across inpatient and outpatient settings. As a senior interventional cardiologist, he performs high volumes of percutaneous coronary interventions, including elective and emergency coronary angioplasty, while also managing a broad spectrum of general cardiology conditions. His clinical practice encompasses the diagnosis, investigation and long-term management of complex cardiac disorders, with particular expertise in coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease and cardiovascular risk management.

Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Holroyd has held senior leadership responsibilities, serving as Clinical Lead in Cardiology for over a decade, where he played a key role in developing local cardiology services and improving access to specialist cardiac care. He continues to contribute to cardiovascular research and is the Lead Consultant for the Young Heart Screening programme, supporting the early detection of hidden cardiac conditions in young people. 

Dr Eric Holroyd has undertaken medico-legal practice since 2022, providing independent expert opinion in Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury and Professional Regulatory / Fitness to Practise matters. He accepts instructions from both claimant and defendant solicitors and prepares Screening / Advisory, Breach of Duty, Causation and Condition & Prognosis reports.

His medico-legal practice draws on extensive expertise as a Consultant Interventional and General Cardiologist, with instructions commonly relating to coronary artery disease, angina, cardiac arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, hypertension, heart failure and the assessment of patients presenting with chest pain, breathlessness and palpitations. He is also instructed in cases involving interventional cardiology, including coronary angioplasty and the management of acute and chronic cardiovascular disease. His reports provide clear, evidence-based opinions to assist solicitors in the assessment of liability, causation and the long-term impact of cardiac conditions. 

Dr Holroyd's current clinical practice centres on the assessment, investigation and treatment of adults with acute and chronic cardiovascular disease. He manages patients presenting with symptoms such as chest pain, breathlessness and palpitations, undertaking comprehensive diagnostic assessment and providing ongoing management for a broad range of cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, angina, cardiac arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, hypertension and heart failure.

A significant proportion of his clinical work involves interventional cardiology, with expertise in performing elective and emergency percutaneous coronary interventions for patients with coronary artery disease. His practice encompasses both planned and urgent cardiac care, combining advanced procedural skills with the long-term medical management of complex cardiovascular conditions. This breadth of experience enables him to assess patients across the full spectrum of cardiac disease, from initial presentation through to intervention and ongoing follow-up.

Dr Holroyd also has a particular interest in the early identification of cardiovascular disease, contributing to the screening of young individuals for hidden cardiac conditions. His day-to-day practice integrates clinical assessment, diagnostic investigation, evidence-based treatment and preventative cardiology, supporting patients with complex cardiac needs while promoting improved long-term cardiovascular health. 

Dr Holroyd completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, where he undertook cardiovascular research that was presented at international conferences in both Europe and the USA and published in international journals. He was awarded a Doctor of Medicine degree by the University of Cambridge in recognition of this work, demonstrating a strong academic foundation within cardiology.