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Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Interventional cardiology
About me
I am a friendly and conscientious doctor, used to working hard for my patients. I try to avoid unnecessary hospital tests and treatments - where possible I want my patients to be able to just get on with their normal lives and forget about their heart conditions.
Areas of interest
Angina:-
I am an interventional cardiologist dealing with problems of the coronary arteries (angina, heart attacks). I perform the full range of angioplasty / stent procedures and have a high level of proficiency due to high numbers of cases performed each year, with a low complication rate. I specialise in treating arteries blocked for months or even years (chronic total occlusions). ~
High blood pressure:-
I run a specialist service in high blood pressure (hypertension) and will investigate and treat resistant hypertension. ~
Other cardiology problems:-
I am able to advise and manage a full range of cardiology problems in my clinic.
Medical secretaries
About me
External resources
Current NHS consultant posts held
Consultant Cardiologist (since 2008)
James Cook University Hospital
Research interests
Investigator for several multicentre trials including SELECT
Personal interests
I like to keep fit running and cycling, i like to spend time with my family and enjoy reading for fun.
(Additional) Languages spoken
My outcomes
Outcomes (self-reported)
My publicly available procedure details and outcomes are published online http://www.bcis.org.uk/pages/page_box_contents.asp?pageid=775&navcatid=157
These show that I performed around 200 angioplasty/PCI cases in a year, with a complication rate (2.8%) well within that predicted from the complexity of the cases taken on.
My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- BSc Hons
Edinburgh University 1994
- MBChB
Edinburgh University 1995
- MRCP
Royal College of Physicians 1998
- MD
Edinburgh university 2004
- Certificate of Clinical Education
Newcastle University 2010
GMC registration
Reference number 4229876
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
- Vice President,
British Cardiovascular Society 2022
Details of entry to specialist register
- Cardiology and General Medicine
, 2008
Affiliations / memberships
British Cardiac Society
British Cardiovascular intervention Society
British Medical Association
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh)
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
Myself
via switchboard of James Cook Hospital
01642 850850