Dr Peter Swoboda

Dr Peter Swoboda is a Consultant Cardiologist at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust and Associate Professor of Cardiology at the University of Leeds. He completed medical training at the University of Cambridge and King’s College London before completing a PhD at the University of Leeds. He trained in Sports Cardiology at St George’s University, London.

He has expertise in risk factor modification in patients with established cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, atrial fibrillation, angina and heart failure. He has experience in the use of weight loss medications (such as Wegovy and Mounjaro) alongside exercise and lifestyle interventions.

Dr Swoboda leads the Sports Cardiology Research Group at the University of Leeds where he is conducting research into understanding abnormal heart rhythms in experienced athletes. He has experience treating athletes of all abilities with pre-existing or newly diagnosed cardiac conditions.