Personal Profile
Dr Peter Glennon is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiologist providing private care at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry. He has been a Consultant at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust since 2001, where he has also served as Cardiology Lead Clinician since 2004.
He qualified in medicine with an Honours degree from the University of Leeds in 1987 and completed specialist cardiology training in London and Cambridge. During this time, he undertook advanced research at the National Heart and Lung Institute in London, focusing on the cellular mechanisms of cardiac hypertrophy and gene transfer techniques in cardiac cells.
His research led to the award of an MD (Doctor of Medicine) with Distinction in 1996, reflecting his strong academic foundation alongside clinical expertise.
Dr Glennon later became Director of the UHCW Cardiology Training Programme, which received commendation following external review in 2013, highlighting his leadership and contribution to clinical education.

Clinical Expertise
Dr Glennon specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease and heart muscle conditions, with particular expertise in:

Angina and coronary artery disease
Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Heart failure
Cardiomyopathy, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Cardiac catheterisation and coronary intervention

He provides a comprehensive cardiology service supported by advanced diagnostic testing and interventional procedures.

Conditions Treated
Dr Glennon manages a wide range of heart conditions, including:

Angina
Heart attacks
Heart failure
Cardiomyopathy (including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)
Chest pain and suspected coronary disease


Treatments & Procedures
Dr Glennon offers a full range of diagnostic and interventional cardiology services, including:

Cardiac catheterisation
Coronary angiography
Coronary stenting (including drug-eluting stents)
Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE)

He utilises the latest techniques to improve patient outcomes and minimise hospital stays.

Innovation & Service Development
Dr Glennon has played a pivotal role in advancing cardiology services in Coventry and Warwickshire. His contributions include:

Introducing same-day discharge for coronary stenting patients
Establishing septal myocardial ablation services for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Performing the first drug-eluting stent implantation in the West Midlands
Introducing radial artery (wrist) access for cardiac catheterisation, improving patient comfort and recovery
Developing day-case transfer pathways to accelerate access to urgent cardiac procedures

These innovations have significantly improved patient experience, efficiency and clinical outcomes.

Leadership & Teaching
Dr Glennon has held several key leadership roles, including:

Cardiology Lead Clinician at UHCW
Director of the Cardiology Training Programme

He is committed to:

Maintaining high standards of patient care
Supporting the development of cardiology services
Training the next generation of cardiologists


Patient‑Centred Approach
Dr Glennon believes in delivering care through a collaborative, team-based approach, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of treatment.
He focuses on:

Clear communication and patient understanding
Access to advanced diagnostics and treatments
Delivering safe, effective and timely care
Improving patient outcomes and experience


Professional Memberships

Royal College of Physicians (London)
British Cardiovascular Society
British Cardiovascular Intervention Society

• Angina


• Heart attack


• Heart failure


• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy


• Cardiac catheterisation


• Coronary stenting


• Transoesophageal echocardiography  

• British Cardiac Society


• British Cardiovascular Intervention Society


• Royal College of Physicians of London