GMC Number: 3490008
MRCPsych certified Consultant Psychiatrist with over 10+ years’ experience of developing innovative General Psychiatry and Addiction services to a diverse client group with high levels of morbidity for alcohol, drugs, and mental health problems in the UK. I have an excellent background in innovative clinical management of complex psychiatric presentations in multiple challenging environments, where I focus on responsibly measuring outcomes of new modalities and treatments. I am an adept communicator, with excellent communication skills, able to engage with patients from all walks of life. I am a team player with a robust management style who can lead other team members within complex organizational structures.
I qualified as a medical doctor (MBChB 1991) from the University of Manchester, originally trained as a surgeon (FRCS Edinburgh 1998) but decided to specialize in General Psychiatry and became a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych Edinburgh) in 2003. I have a special interest in Adult ADHD. I am part of the United Kingdom Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN). I received my Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in General and Forensic Psychiatry with Endorsement in Addiction Psychiatry in 2010. I have had academic ties to the University of Glasgow and actively mentor and teach students and specialist trainees.