Using this guide
Why use this guide?
This guide tells you about the consultants who can help with your medical problem.
You can't go directly to a consultant. You will have to go to your GP first, and then your GP will refer you to a consultant. You can use the information in this guide when you talk to your GP.
What is a consultant?
A consultant is a senior doctor who has had in-depth training in certain diseases, parts of the body or types of treatment. There are different types of consultant:
- surgical (who carry out operations)
- medical (who treat patients using medicine or therapy)
- technical (who use specialised equipment to find out what's wrong with you)
How can I find out about the best consultants for me?
You can find a consultant directly if you know their surname. The guide also allows you to find consultants who have special interests or training related to a particular medical condition.
From the list of consultants you get after your search, you can view more detailed information on a particular consultant.
What information will I see?
Who is the best consultant for my needs?
The guide gives you information on the special interests listed by each consultant. The consultants provide their own details for this guide.
What are Clinical Excellence Awards?
Clinical Excellence Awards are given to consultants who do their jobs particularly well. They are judged on:
- clinical skills (how well the consultant treats patients)
- teaching skills
- how well the consultant manages and develops their service
Treating patients is only part of why a consultant is given a Clinical Excellence Award. So consultants without an Award may still be very good at treating patients.
Only a few consultants have been given A and A+ Awards. Consultants with these awards are leaders in their field.
For more information about how Clinical Excellence Awards work, click here to go to the website of the Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards in England.
Where does the consultant work?
We tell you which NHS and private hospital each consultant works at.
How can I find out more?
If you have further questions, email us at cgenquiries@drfoster.co.uk
