Professional profile

Dr Edward Petzer has been a consultant cardiologist for over eighteen years, working closely with those in need of cardiological treatment. He has cared for patients needing cardiological diagnosis, including SADS (inherited cardiac disease), heart failure, blood pressure issues, dizziness, POTS, palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pains, collapses, faints, reduced tolerance to exercise. In 2016, he spearheaded the first NHS syncope service in south east England.  

Using the latest technology in cardiac diagnoses and management, Dr Petzer is an accomplished high volume device surgeon, well versed in pacemaker implants, cardiac resynchronisation devices, and internal cardiac defibrillators.

Having learned first-hand from internationally respected cardiac surgeons in Holland in 2015, Dr Petzer implanted the first subcutaneous cardiac defibrillator in Kent. This procedure is now an integrated part of his private practice after receiving glowing patient feedback. He is great proponent of implantable loop devices to help diagnose arrhythmias in his patients. He embraces new technologies such as Apple Watch, KardiaMobile, etc. to help with care and diagnosis of his patients. He works closely with renowned cardiologist, Dr Nicholas Gall in treating patients at the Tertiary Specialised National POTS Clinic.

Dr Petzer attends international conferences in person and online twice a year to make sure his knowledge remains up to date and keeps abreast of innovations and changes of practise in his area of expertise. 

He has also held roles including Chair of the Resuscitation Committee, along with Advanced Life Support Instructor to Clinical Director of ALS Training at Darent Valley Hospital. He has been Device Lead at Darent Valley Hospital since the role was introduced and now performs over 500 procedures a year. For the past three years he has been Morbidity and Mortality lead at Darent Valley Hospital in effort to improve standards and safety for patients.

Dr Petzer has been personally involved in the surgical training of device specialists, many of whom are now consultants in Kent and he continues to be involved in their training at King’s College Hospital. He also believes strongly in supporting local communities and has for last fourteen years offered Advanced Life Support Training to the Royal Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club where he also coached the under 9s.

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments offered by Dr Edward Petzer include:

  • Cardiology reviee
  • Blood pressure monitor
  • Cardiac CT scan (heart CT)
  • Cardiac MRI
  • Echocardiogram
  • Exercise tolerance testing
  • ECG monitoring or event recorder
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Blood tests for heart disease risk (cardiac testing)
  • CT coronary angiogram
  • Pacemaker
  • Defibrillator – including subcutaneous
  • Loop recorder (LINQ).