Consultant Surgeon
MA, MS, FRCS (C-Th), DRCOG, DCH, DFFP.
United Kingdom
I have been a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon for 20 years. I have undertaken a comprehensive practice in cardiac and thoracic surgery, undertaking elective and emergency coronary artery bypass, valve and aortic surgery.
I also undertake a full pulmonary case load including lung resection for cancer, investigation and treatment of numerous other pathologies, benign and malignant including mesothelioma, non-cancer thoracic surgery, empyema, pneumothorax. I lead the regional centre for the management of chest wall pathologies e.g. Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carintum. In addition, I have lead in the management of major thoracic trauma.
I use minimally invasive surgical techniques, including Videoscopic Thoracic Surgical (VATS) techniques. I have a significant research portfolio. I am actively involved in training undergraduate and post graduate students and doctors, in Keele Medical School and in regional and national levels, having had a term as Clinical Tutor for 3 years.
I have received professional training in providing medico-legal evidence and reporting with Bond Solon. I have provided medico-legal reports that have been examined in cases of, clinical negligence, industrial injury and compensation, survival prediction etc. CV available on request.
The London Hospital Medical School
Royal College of Surgeons, Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons