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Website- Bupa Platinum consultant
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Fee assured
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Verified account
- Open Referral network
About me
I am a Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensive Care specialist based at the Royal Derby Hospital. I provide anaesthetic care for a wide range of surgical procedures, with a strong focus on patient safety, comfort, and overall experience.
I am also a Bupa Platinum Consultant and Associate Clinical Director in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, working across Derby and the East Midlands.
I understand that having surgery can feel worrying, so I make it a priority to keep patients informed, reassured, and comfortable throughout their journey. I take time to explain anaesthetic options in plain language and involve you in decisions about your care.
I create personalised anaesthetic plans based on your medical history, the type of procedure, and your individual needs. My aim is to make your experience as safe, smooth, and stress?free as possible�from your pre-operative assessment through to recovery.
Patients often comment on my calm and reassuring manner, and I work closely with surgical and nursing teams to ensure joined?up, high-quality care.
My work includes:
General anaesthesia
Regional anaesthesia (including nerve blocks)
Sedation for minor and day-case procedures
Care of patients undergoing both routine and complex surgery
Supporting recovery and managing pain after surgery
I also specialise in intensive care medicine, caring for patients who require close monitoring and advanced support.
A thorough and careful pre-operative assessment
A clear explanation of your anaesthetic and what to expect
A personalised care plan tailored to you
Focus on comfort, safety, and a smooth recovery
My goal is to help you feel relaxed, confident, and well cared for at every stage of your treatment.
Areas of interest
Intensive Care Medicine (ICM): Managing critically ill patients, multisystem organ support, and complex critical care pathways.
General Anaesthesia: Formulating custom sedation and general anaesthetic strategies for various major elective and emergency surgical procedures.
Perioperative Patient Safety: Tailoring anaesthetic delivery to a patient's precise medical background to minimize risk and optimize post-operative recovery timelines
Medical secretaries
- Karen Astle PPM Nuffield Derby
- DE23 4SN
- 01332 540130
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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J1880
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with peri-operative cholangiogram - (5-50)
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G6500
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) includes forceps biopsy, biopsy urease test and dye spray - (5-50)
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F0910
Surgical removal of impacted/buried tooth/teeth - (5-50)
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T2400
Repair of umbilical/paraumbilical hernia (irrespective of age) - (5-50)
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T2000
Primary repair of inguinal hernia - (5-50)
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T2021
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia requiring mesh - unilateral - (5-50)
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T2002
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia - unilateral - (5-50)
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W3712
Primary total hip replacement ¿ unilateral +/- cement - (1-5)
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J1830
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - (1-5)
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W5920
Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint with bone grafting +/- internal fixation (as sole procedure) - (1-5)
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H2002
Diagnostic colonoscopy, includes forceps biopsy of colon and ileum - (1-5)
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W4244
Tibial liner exchange in total knee replacement - (1-5)
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W4210
Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral - (1-5)
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W2830
Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance - (1-5)
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V4451
Balloon kyphoplasty - single level - (1-5)
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M6532
Holmium laser resection of prostate (HoLRP) (including cystoscopy) - (1-5)
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W8646
Multiple arthroscopic operations on ankle (including soft tissue +/- bony +/- joint surface procedures) without ligament reconstruction - (1-5)
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E1350
Closure of oro-antral fistula with local flap - (1-5)
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M4510
Diagnostic endoscopic examination of bladder (flexible cystoscopy) +/- any biopsy - (1-5)
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A5755
Nerve Root Block +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) LUMBAR - (1-5)
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L8510
Ligation/stripping of long or short saphenous vein (including local excision/multiple phlebectomy) - (1-5)
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Q1800
Hysteroscopy (including biopsy, dilatation, +/- cauterisation, curettage and resection of polyp(s) +/- Mirena coil insertion) - (1-5)
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W7410
Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee - (1-5)
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T2200
Primary repair of femoral hernia - (1-5)
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T2720
Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernia requiring mesh - (1-5)
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W9240
Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure) - (1-5)
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W8230
Arthroscopic meniscal repair - (1-5)
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F3440
Tonsillectomy - adult (and bilateral) - (1-5)
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G2592
Laparoscopic revision repair of hiatus hernia with anti-reflux procedure - (1-5)
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H2502
Diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy (including forceps biopsy and proctoscopy) - (1-5)
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T2100
Repair of recurrent inguinal hernia - (1-5)
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T2781
Repair of epigastric hernia - (1-5)
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T6722
Primary open lengthening of Achilles tendon - (1-5)
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W0850
Partial excision of bone (including exostoses) - (1-5)
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W1080
Osteotomy of long bone, +/- fixation (including graft) - (1-5)
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W5200
Unicompartmental knee replacement - unilateral - (1-5)
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W5540
Debridement of infected total joint replacement - (1-5)
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W7580
Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (adult) - (1-5)
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W8200
Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral - (1-5)
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T2761
Laparoscopic repair of Spigelian hernia +/- mesh - (1-5)