Peter Swoboda

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

He has expertise of 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 in the University of Leeds where he is conducting research into understanding abnormal heart rhythms in experienced athletes. He has experience of treating athletes of all abilities with pre-existing or newly diagnosed cardiac conditions.