Dr Francis Murgatroyd is a consultant cardiologist at King's College Hospital in London, specializing exclusively in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders. He was appointed in 2000 as a Consultant Cardiologist at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, before moving to King's in 2004.

Dr Murgatroyd completed his first degree at Cambridge, qualifying medically from Oxford University in 1985. He trained in cardiology at St George's Hospital in London, and in Leicester, completing a senior fellowship at the University of Western Ontario. His clinical and research interests include all aspects of arrhythmia treatment, including catheter ablation, pacemaker and defibrillator therapy.

Dr Murgatroyd is highly skilled in procedures such as pacemaker implantation, defibrillator therapy, and cardiac resynchronization therapy. He is an expert in cardiac electrophysiology and catheter ablation. He treats a range of conditions including cardiac arrhythmias, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and sudden cardiac death.

Since his appointment, Dr Murgatroyd has been dedicated to advancing the field of cardiology through both his clinical practice and research. He holds the titles of MA, FRCP, FACC, and FESC, reflecting his extensive education and commitment to the field. His work continues to make significant contributions to the treatment and understanding of heart rhythm disorders.