Bupa Platinum consultant
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Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Paediatric immunology, infectious diseases & allergy
- Paediatric respiratory medicine
Offers
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Consultant since 1999; Although my primary accreditation is in Paediatrics, I also have sub-speciality accreditation in paediatric respiratory medicine and am a specialist in diagnosing and treating general allergy disorders.
Qualifications: BM, MRCP (UK), FRCPCH, DM:
Qualified (Bachelor of Medicine) from Southampton University Medical School and training in paediatrics from 1985 onwards at several prestigious UK hospitals (including Southampton, Guys and St Thomas's, St George's, Royal Brompton and King's College). Specialist training in paediatric respiratory medicine and research experience at the Dept of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, Imperial College, London led to several papers and the award of DM from Southampton University (Doctor of Medicine- equivalent to a medical PhD) for my research there.
I have been an NHS hospital consultant in Paediatrics with sub-specialty expertise in allergy and respiratory medicine since 1999.
I have particular expertise in managing difficult asthma and all types of allergic disease in children (and can also advise and assess adults on conditions such as suspected food and venom allergies, anaphylaxis and urtcaria), Awarded Fellowship by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Areas of interest
Areas of specialist interest:
Allergy Anaphylaxis; Urticaria; Allergic Rhinitis: see adults and children for these allergic disorders
Paediatric respiratory diseases; Asthma; Children's health and illness: age 0 - 18 years only.
Procedures (where clinically indicated):
Allergen specific skin prick tests; management of anaphylaxis (including adrenaline auto-injector training)
Medical secretaries
About me
Current NHS consultant posts held
Consultant (Paediatric Respiratory Medicine and Allergic Diseases)
East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5JL
Research interests
Allergen Specific Immunotherapy for allergic diseases; inflammation and anti-inflammatory therapy in difficult asthma
Courses offered to GPs
Professional teaching / talks on management of allergic conditions or asthma or childhood respiratory infections for paediatricians / GPs / nurse practitioners provided if contacted
My outcomes
Outcomes (checked and approved by medical professional body)
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My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine
University of Southmapton Medical Scool 1984
- Doctor of Medicine
University of Southampton Medical School 2009
- MRCP (UK)
Royal College of Physician (London) 1989
- MRCPCH
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health 1997
Additional training
- Specialist Training in Paediatrics / Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
Specialist Training Authority of the Medical Royal Colleges 1999
GMC registration
Reference number 2940519
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
RCPCH 2003
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine
RSM 2010
- Co-chair of Paediatric Allergy Network of East Anglia
PANEA 2015
Details of entry to specialist register
- Paediatrics (Paediatric Respiratory Medicine)
, 1999
Affiliations / memberships
Member of:
British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology;
European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology; European Respiratory Society
My private practice
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs
in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies
guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the
following contact details
(+44) 07740683402
