Dedicated to Exceeding expectations in Cardiac Care
I built my practice because private cardiology should feel different. Not just faster, not just more convenient — genuinely different in the room.
Every clinical decision I make comes from understanding that you are not a set of symptoms or a referral. You are a person whose time, whose worry, and whose life outside the clinic door matters. That principle shapes everything from how I structure appointments to how I communicate results.
I didn't build my practice to replicate the NHS within a different building. I built it because I believe medicine works better when patients feel seen and heard.
My Story
Medicine gave me a foundation in skill and knowledge. What shaped me more, though, was learning what it feels like to be alongside someone trying to get care from a system that was not designed with them in mind.
I have been on the wrong side of that dynamic in my own professional life. It changed how I listen, how I make time, and what I will not compromise on. Patients often tell me they feel genuinely heard. That is deliberate. It comes from having seen, at some cost, what happens when someone is not.
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In Conversation
In this 27-minute film from Semble's In Practice series, Dr Balerdi and fellow consultant cardiologist Dr Rahim Kanji talk candidly about working in heart care today: what patients are really asking for, how private practice can put time back into the consultation, and where the NHS and private care fit together.
It is the closest thing to sitting in on a first appointment before you book one.
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Press coverage and independent pieces about how the practice works and what patients are asking for.
Could UK patients embrace self-funded healthcare?
On patients arriving better informed than ever, and why self-funded and preventive care only work when they connect to a proper clinical journey.
Stronger communication tops safety priorities for UK patients
Patient Safety Day survey coverage: why patient safety is inseparable from trust, and doing what you said you would do, when you said you would.
64% of patients experience inconsistent or poor healthcare communication
Trade press coverage of the same survey, with Dr Balerdi on keeping promises to patients as the foundation of safe care.
Rookery Healthcare: one echo platform across three sites
How the practice reports, shares and reviews echocardiograms across Hull, Grimsby and Scunthorpe on a single cloud platform, and what that removes from the patient's wait for a result.
In Practice: Cardiology, with Dr Rahim Kanji
A 27-minute conversation between two consultant cardiologists about working in heart care today. Also playable above.
Semble helps cardiologist put compassion back at the centre of care
On reclaiming the equivalent of a working day each week from administration, and spending it on the consultation instead.
Patient tracking helps Dr Balerdi increase practice numbers by a third
How knowing exactly who is under the practice's care, and following each patient through, grew the practice by 30%.
Our Core Values
Everything we do is guided by our commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation in cardiac care.
Clinical Excellence
We maintain the highest standards of clinical practice, using evidence-based medicine and cutting-edge diagnostic technology to ensure accurate assessments and optimal patient outcomes.
Rapid Access
We understand that cardiac concerns require prompt attention. Our streamlined appointment system ensures quick access to specialist care when you need it most.
Patient-Centered Care
Every patient is unique. We provide personalized care plans, clear communication, and ongoing support to ensure you feel informed and confident throughout your cardiac health journey.
What Sets Us Apart
Non-Invasive Specialization
Our expertise in non-invasive cardiac assessments means comprehensive evaluations without unnecessary procedures.
Regional Coverage
Strategically located across Hull, Scunthorpe, and Grimsby for convenient access throughout the region.
Comprehensive Reporting
Detailed reports and clear communication with both patients and referring physicians ensure continuity of care.
Insurance Partnerships
Working with major insurance providers and offering self-pay options to make quality cardiac care accessible.
Dr Matthew Balerdi
MBChB, FRCP | Consultant Imaging Cardiologist
GMC Registration: 6077164
Dr Matthew Balerdi is a Consultant Cardiologist and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, specialising in non-invasive cardiac imaging. With extensive training and experience in echocardiography, stress testing, and comprehensive cardiac assessment, he provides expert care for patients across Hull, Grimsby, and Scunthorpe.
Areas of Expertise
Professional Memberships
NHS Practice
I still work in the NHS as I have done since 2003. Currently I lead the Adult Congenital Heart Disease level 3 centre in the Humber Health Partnership and the Nuclear Cardiology Service at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby.
Our Team
Meet the dedicated team behind Dr Matthew Balerdi, bringing together expertise, compassion, and excellence in cardiac care.
Mrs Suheyla Tyma
Executive Assistant to Dr Balerdi
Ensuring seamless operations and exceptional patient coordination, Suheyla manages scheduling and administrative excellence across all our locations.
Mrs Emma Hendrie
Clinic Manager
Overseeing day-to-day clinic operations and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and service delivery across our healthcare facilities.
Mrs Deborah Balerdi RGN INP
Co-Founder & Registered Nurse
Registered General Nurse and Independent Nurse Prescriber, bringing clinical expertise and compassionate patient care to our practice.
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