SW Thames Prospectus - South Thames Diabetes and Endocrinology
SW Thames Prospectus - South Thames Diabetes and Endocrinology
SW Thames Prospectus - South Thames Diabetes and Endocrinology
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Associate Consultant Staff<br />
Professor Shirley Hodgson<br />
Mr Alberic Fiennes<br />
Mr Henry Marsh<br />
Mr Andrew Martin<br />
Dr Paul Collinson<br />
Dr Frances Boa<br />
Dr Catherine Egan<br />
Mr Jimmy Uddin<br />
Professor Michael Brada<br />
Thomas Addison Unit Staff Members<br />
Diabetic Specialist<br />
Nurse<br />
Research Nurses<br />
Endocrine Nurses<br />
Dietician<br />
Podiatrist<br />
Retinal Screeners<br />
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Clinical Genetics<br />
Bariatric Surgery<br />
Pituitary Surgery<br />
Pituitary Surgery<br />
Chemical Pathology<br />
Chemical Pathology<br />
Consultant Opthalmologist (<strong>Diabetes</strong>)<br />
Consultant Opthalmologist (Thyroid eye<br />
disease)<br />
Radiotherapy (Royal Marsden)<br />
SpR<br />
SHO<br />
PRHO<br />
The department of endocrinology <strong>and</strong> diabetes is a dedicated unit, The<br />
Thomas Addison Unit. It consists of 12 outpatient rooms, a 3 bedded<br />
podiatry unit, the endocrine investigation unit <strong>and</strong> offices. All aspects<br />
of diabetic care including diabetic nurse specialists, dieticians,<br />
podiatry <strong>and</strong> endocrine nurse specialists are accommodated within<br />
the department.<br />
<strong>Diabetes</strong> Services<br />
The Thomas Addison Unit currently has around 5,000 active cases on<br />
its lists. In common with all Hospital<br />
<strong>Diabetes</strong> Service, the majority of its<br />
work is outpatient activity, although<br />
the team also has access to general<br />
medical beds for management of<br />
diabetic complications, particularly<br />
acute diabetic foot management,<br />
provides a referral service for<br />
inpatient care of patients with<br />
diabetes admitted under other<br />
specialties. In addition to new<br />
patient, follow-up, nurse screening<br />
<strong>and</strong> annual review clinics, the Department also provides joint diabetes<br />
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