Consultants by speciality

physicians

Our Consultant Physicians are listed below.

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  • Dr A S Bansal: Consultant Immunologist, St. Helier NHS Trust. Allergies, auto-immunity, immune deficiency.
  • Dr M R Bending: Consultant Physician, St. Helier Hospital. General medicine and nephrology.
  • Clinic:
  • Monday evening
  • Wednesday evening
  • Saturday am
  • Dr M Benson:Consultant Physician & Gastroenterologist, Chelsea & Westminster and Royal Marsden Foundation NHS Trusts. Pancreato-biliary disease, irritable bowel syndrome, dyspepsia/reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer screening, diagnostic colonoscopy and gastroscopy, advanced endoscopic procedures (interventional colonoscopy/gastroscopy, ERCP and EUS).
  • Clinic:
  • Wednesday pm
  • Friday am
  • Dr Adrian Draper: Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine, St.George's Hospital. Occupational lung disease, asthma, critical care.
  • Clinic:
  • Friday evenings

 

I trained in respiratory & general medicine in London at various district hospitals, Royal Brompton Hospital and finally at St George's hospital where I was subsequently appointed as a consultant with a remit to develop interstitial lung disease sub specialisation and a rapid access service at Queen Mary's, Roehampton.

My research interest was in occupational lung disease, specifically respiratory hypersensitivity to workplace chemicals. Whilst at St George's I spent six months training in adult intensive care and became an advanced life support instructor.

  • Dr D M Forton: Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, St George's Hospital. General gastroenterology and endoscopy, acute and chronic liver disease.
  • Clinic:
  • Tuesday evening
  • Dr C Groves: Consultant in Gastroenterology, St George's Hospital. General gastroenterology and endoscopy.
  • Clinic:
  • By arrangement
  • Dr P J Howard: Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist, St. Helier Hospital. Oesophageal problems including motility disorders, gastro-oesophageal reflux and non-cardiac chest pain.
  • Clinic:
  • Monday evening
  • Thursday pm
  • Dr S Hyer: Consultant Physician and Senior Lecturer, St. Helier and St. George’s Hospitals. All aspects of diabetes and endocrinology and general internal medicine.
  • Clinic:
  • Friday evening
Dr M H Khan: Consultant Physician and Geriatrician, Epsom Hopsital. General medicine including Parkinson's disease, syncope, balance disorders and hypertension.
  • Clinics:
  • Saturday mornings
  • Qualifications; MBBS FRCP

 

  • Consultant Physician & Geriatrician at Epsom General Hospital since 2002
  • Honorary Senior Lecturer & Teacher, University of London
  • Fellow of the Society of Geriatric Cardiology, FSGC (USA) 2007

 

  • interested in all aspects of general medicine
  • expert in dealing with multi-system pathology
  • expertise in dealing with acute medical problems and their subsequent stabilisation and assessment
  • complex disorders which have atypical and varied presentations
  • particular interest in Parkinson's disease and its different variants, including Parkinson's with neuro-psychiatric, autonomic and postural problems
  • special interest in syncope and black-outs, undiagnosed patients with cardiovascular, neurological or metabolic causes
  • expert in patients who need assessment of their balance disorder and postural instability
  • hypertension, including stroke prevention service
  • comprehensive whole system approach to all common diseases in the senior adult
  • Dr J T C Kwan: Consultant Physician, St. Helier Hospital. Hypertension, detection of early renal disease, Renal Medicine, Dialysis and Transplantation.
  • Clinic:
  • Tuesday pm
  • Dr C S McIntosh: Consultant Physician, Chelsea and Westminister. Diabetes and Endocrinology.
  • Clinic:
  • Wednesday am
  • Professor B P Madden: Consultant Physician, St. George’s Hospital. Endobronchial laser therapy and stenting, pulmonary hypertension, right heart catheterisation and intensive care.
  • Clinic:
  • Monday am (monthly)
Dr Asif Mahmood: Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist, St Helier Hospital. Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Endoscopy, Acid related disorders, IBS, Liver disease, gut motility and nutrition.
  • Clinic:
  • By arrangement


BSc MBChB MRCP MD

I graduated from University of Leicester Medical School. I gained postgraduate experience in a number of London teaching Hospitals including St Georges Hospital in Tooting. I carried out my research for a higher MD degree at Hammersmith Hospital in London. My research focused on mechanisms of gut repair following injury, such as in Inflammatory Bowel Disease or following the use of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. I have published several original papers in peer reviewed journals.

I currently hold a position as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Epsom & St Helier NHS Hospitals. I have extensive experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology and Hepatology as well as Endoscopy.

My particular interests and expertise are in the management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease , acid related disorders, functional gut disorders and chronic liver disease. My interests in endoscopy are both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy of the upper and lower GI tract. This includes dilatation of strictures, luminal stent insertion, variceal band ligation and photo-coagulation. I am also fully trained in therapeutic ERCP.

  • Dr P Mitchell-Heggs: Consultant General and Thoracic Physician, Epsom Hospital. Problems with a thoracic or cardiac basis - cough, breathlessness, pain. Diagnostic dilemnas especially chest and medical problems including asthma, lung cancer and chronic lung disease.
  • Clinic:
  • Thursday pm
  • Dr R T Orchard: Consultant Physician, St. Helier Hospital. General Medicine, Gastroenterology.
  • Clinic:
  • Monday pm
  • Dr N S Paramothayan:Consultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine, Honorary Senior Lecturer St. George’s University of London. All general respiratory problems, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disorders and obstructive sleep apnoea.
  • Clinic:
  • Friday evening 5-8pm

 

  • Dr. Shanthi Paramothayan BSc MBBS PhD FCCP FRCP
  • Consultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine
  • Honorary Senior Lecturer St. George’s University of London
  • St. Helier University Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 1AA
  • Work Tel No: 020 8296 3207
  • Work e-mail address: shanthi.paramothayan@epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk
  • GMC Number: 4024291

 

  • PRIVATE PRACTICE AT:
  • Shirley Oaks Hospital, Poppy Lane, Shirley Oaks Village, Surrey CR9 8AB
  • Tel: 020 8655 5500
  • Clinics at Shirley Oaks Hospital Saturday Mornings, 9-12am
  • Contact Details: 07759 703797 or shanthi.paramothayan@epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk

 

I have an Honours degree in Medical Biochemistry and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. I qualified from St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, University of London in 1993. I trained in Respiratory and General Medicine in several London hospitals, including St. George’s Hospital and The Royal Brompton Hospital where I received specialist training in Sleep Medicine, bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disorders and Sarcoidosis. I have published several Cochrane Meta-analyses on Pulmonary Sarcoidosis and Pulmonary Hypertension (Cochrane Library: www.cochrane.co.uk). My most recent publication is on “Treatments for Pulmonary Sarcoidosis” in Respiratory Medicine (January 2008). I teach undergraduates and postgraduates, am a Royal College of Physicians Educator and studying for my Diploma in Medical Education.

I obtained the MRCP in 1996, completed my specialist training in 2001 and am on the Specialist Register. I have been a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at St. Helier University Hospital since January 2004. I am a member of the British Thoracic Society. I was elected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians in 2007.

I am happy to be referred patients with all acute and chronic Respiratory problems: chest infections, cough, breathlessness, haemoptysis and abnormal chest X-rays. I provide a rapid and thorough diagnosis and management.

I have a particular interest and expertise in the management of patients with lung cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disorders and obstructive sleep apnoea. I am Lead Clinician for Obstructive sleep apnoea and provide an excellent and rapid service for patients with snoring and other sleep related disorders including obstructive sleep apnoea.

Procedures Undertaken: Sleep Studies and Diagnostic Bronchoscopy.

I am registered to see patients with all major health insurance companies, including BUPA (Provider No: 04024291), AXA PPP (Ref: NP01153), WPA (Ref: 4279753), Norwich Union and Standard Life.

  • Dr T M Rahman: Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist, St.George's Hospital. Acute and chronic liver and pancreatic disease, reflux and functional bowel disease, intensive care medicine.
  • Clinic:
  • Teusday am

 

Dr Tony M. Rahman MA MRCP DIC PhD (Oxon.)

Interests: General Gastroenterology, acute and chronic liver and pancreatic disease. Reflux and functional bowel disease. Therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy.

My present post is based at St. George’s Hospital, London where I am involved in the Departments of Gastroenterology and Intensive Care Medicine. My post includes out-patient clinics, care of in-patients, teaching and also performing endoscopic procedures (endoscopy, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy) at the National Endoscopy Training Centre based at St. George’s Hospital.

With regards to my previous training, I completed my PhD in liver disease at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital. My further specialist training was based at St. Thomas’ London, where I was involved in new and innovative treatments of complex Barrett’s oesophagus and reflux disease, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis and functional bowel disease. 

I am able to offer investigations  and management for oesophageal, gastric, colonic and liver cancers. I have particular expertise in the management of acute and chronic liver diseases, pancreatic disease, irritable bowel syndrome and other functional bowel disorders. 
My interests in endoscopy are both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy of the upper and lower gastro-intestinal tract. This includes most modalities of dilatation, stent insertion, variceal banding, photo-coagulation and laser therapy.

  • Dr C F J Rayner: Consultant Respiratory & General Physician.
  • Clinic:
  • Thursday pm

 

Dr. Charlotte Rayner trained in General and Respiratory Medicine at Charing Cross Hospital, the Royal Brompton Hospital and St.George’s Hospital London.

  • Charlotte now works solely in private practice.
  • Her PA, Sally Mclean can be contacted on 0208 605 2851

 

She was Lead Clinician for Respiratory Medicine and lung cancer at St.George’s Hospital and was Director of Training for General Medicine both at St.George’s and in the South West Thames Region. In addition, she was lead Clinician in South West Thames for both Lung Cancer and for Tuberculosis.

At St.George’s she established a specialist service in aspects of Respiratory medicine including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sarcoidosis, sleep disorders and tuberculosis, bronchoscopy and endobronchial therapy. Working with the Department of Paediatrics, she also had an interest in adolescent respiratory problems including asthma and allergy.

Her research interests cover aspects of cancer infection, infection and the lung including bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive airways disease and tuberculosis. In addition she has undertaken studies in sleep medicine, asthma, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung diseases and cough.
Charlotte is happy to see patients with any acute or chronic medical or respiratory disorders.

  • Dr A Rodin: Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist, St. Helier Hospital. All aspects of endocrinology, including polycystic ovary syndrome, hirsutism, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders, male and female hypogonadism, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and obesity.
  • Clinics:
  • Tuesday am
  • Alt Wednesday evening
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  • Contact details
  • Private Secretary (Debby Davies): 07894 201694
  • Fax: 020 8644 4377
  • Email: Andrew.Rodin@epsom-sthelier

Qualifications
  • 1978 Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons Biochemistry), University College London
  • 1981 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS), University College London
  • 1986 Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP UK)
  • 1991 Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of London
  • 1992 Specialist Accreditation in General (Internal) Medicine, Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, Royal College of Physicians
  • 1996 Specialist Register, (General Medicine, Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus), General Medical Council
  • 1998 Recognition of Quality in Endocrinology (RQE), European Board of Endocrinology
  • 2000 Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), London

Current Appointments
  • 1996 Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist, St Helier Hospital, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Carshalton, Surrey
  • 1996 Honorary Senior Lecturer in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General Medicine, St George’s, University of London
  • 2000 Chairman, Specialty Training Committee for Diabetes and Endocrinology, South London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex
  • 2001 Regional Specialty Adviser for Diabetes and Endocrinology, South London, Royal College of Physicians
  • 2004 Deputy Regional Adviser, Royal College of Physicians
  • 2004 Lead Clinician for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Biographical notes

After training in General Internal Medicine in London, I specialised in Endocrinology and Diabetes and worked at the Medical Research Council Clinical Research Centre, Harrow (1986-1989) and then at St George’s Hospital and Medical School, London (1989-1996). I took up my present NHS Consultant post in Endocrinology, Diabetes Mellitus and General Medicine at St Helier Hospital, Carshalton in 1996 and I am the Lead Clinician for Diabetes and Endocrinology.

I have a major interest in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training. I was a Clinical Lecturer at St George’s Hospital Medical from 1989 to 1996 and since then I have held the post of Honorary Senior Lecturer in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine. I was Sub-Dean at St George’s Hospital Medical School with particular responsibility for years 3 and 4 of the undergraduate medical course from 1999 to 2005.

I have a made significant contributions to our knowledge of polycystic ovary syndrome and have extensive clinical experience in this and other related conditions. My clinical interests also include all aspects of endocrinology, including pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal disorders, male and female hypogonadism, as well as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and obesity.

Further information
  • Full name: Dr DAVID ANDREW RODIN
  • GMC Number: 2715579
  • BUPA provider number: 02715579
  • AXA PPP provider number: DRO1245

  • Dr S Samadian: Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine, St. Helier Hospital.
  • Clinic:
  • Wednesday evening
  • Dr A Theodossi: Consultant Physician, Mayday University Hospital. Endoscopy, Dyspepsia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis and Jaundice.
  • Clinic:
  • Wednesday am
  • Dr S Zar: Consultant physician and gastroenterologist, St Helier Hospital. Therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy, ERCP, dyspepsia, IBS, Colitis, gastrointestinal motor disorders, jaundice, food allergy.
  • Clinic:
  • Monday evening
  • Alt Thursday evening