About Me
Thank you for visiting my website, I realise it’s tricky deciding who might be in the best position to help so this information here is for you. Formerly President of the British Thyroid Association, I am a Consultant Endocrinologist in private practice within several London clinics.
Prior to this I was a Consultant Physician and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Diabetes and Endocrinology at the Royal Free Hampstead and a Consultant Endocrinologist at the North Middlesex Hospital NHS Trust. I am also a published author of Thyroid Disease (The Facts)
My training in general medicine and endocrinology was completed at NHS posts in the West Midlands, North East England and North Staffordshire and included clinical responsibilities for the development of endocrinology and diabetes services.
Patient Feedback
“I found your name on the internet and was so relieved to find a doctor I could see without a gp referral. For several years I had been feeling ill and tried to find a diagnosis. It was fortuitous indeed because you listened to my list of symptoms and arranged a range of tests that ultimately saved my life.
When the test results arrived you wrote a letter indicating I needed urgent attention and this undoubtedly led to a diagnosis of cancer of the caecum. After a right sided hemicolectomy there was no sign of any metastases in lymph nodes despite stage 3 cancer. I have thoroughly enjoyed the last 2 years of life and hope there will be more to come. I can’t thank you enough Mr Vanderpump, you were absolutely marvellous!”
Areas of special interest
My main area of expertise is thyroid disease but my clinical practice includes all aspects of Diabetes and Endocrinology.
I frequently see referrals and manage some of the less frequently occurring conditions such as thyroid cancer; pituitary conditions such as acromegaly; and adrenal disorders including Addison’s disease, plus calcium and bone disorders.
Pregnancy and thyroid disease – please see this related blog post
Endocrine impact of new immunotherapies – please see this related blog post
Treatment of diabetes as complication of treatment for pancreatic cancer – please see this related blog post
Teamwork
You will not only benefit from my own expertise and experience but, where required, by the skills of carefully chosen multi-disciplinary teams including Radiologists, Pathologists, Neurosurgeons, Surgeons and Physicians. I also have access to Dietitians, Diabetes Specialist Nurses and specialist nurse support for endocrinology.
Endocrine disorders can be complicated and far reaching so these multi-disciplinary teams include:
The acute and general medical team at the Physicians’ Clinic led by founding partner Dr Paul Glynne
The Endocrine Multidisciplinary Team at the Cromwell Hospital led by Professor Fausto Palazzo
The Centre for Reproduction and Genetic Health in Great Portland Street led by Mr Paul Serhal
The Fertility Treatment Team at the Lister Fertility Clinic under Dr James Nicopoullos
The London Oncology Centre with colleagues specialising in pancreatic tumours and new immunotherapies
In the news
From time to time I am asked to talk about the conditions in which I specialise or to quote on a particular aspect of the medical world. If you would like to find out more about this just click on the links below.
High Street Health Tests – February 2024
Doctor shares three signs of type 2 diabetes that could show up before a diagnosis – July 2023
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1795304/type-2-diabetes-early-signs-symptoms
Recent coverage of the London Consultants Association Survey
https://www.independent-practitioner-today.co.uk/2020/06/adapting-to-survive/
https://www.independent-practitioner-today.co.uk/2020/06/scale-of-pandemic-disruption-exposed/
Independent Practitioner Today – Help during the crisis – 11th May 2020
https://www.independent-practitioner-today.co.uk/2020/05/help-during-the-crisis/
Cover Magazine – Alan Lakey: Trust me…it’s Trustedoctor – 29th April 2020
https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4014574/alan-lakey-trust-trustedoctor
The Express – Type 2 diabetes: How much sleep you need each night to keep blood sugar levels in check – 6th March 2020
The Times: Three ways to boost your thyroid – 23rd July 2019
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/three-ways-to-boost-your-thyroid-7xnp55g0b
BBC News: Thyroid disease being “over treated – 15th May 2019
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48265023
Top Doctors – Getting pregnant when you have a thyroid problem – 1st March 2019
https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-articles/pregnancy-and-thyroid-problems
Top Doctors – What is the thyroid and what is it responsible for?– 14th February 2019
https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-articles/what-is-the-thyroid
Top Doctors –Diabetes and depression – 6th June 2018
https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-articles/diabetes-and-depression
Top Doctors – 13th March 2018 – Iodine deficiency: modern lifestyle choices which can compromise your health
BBC Radio 4 – 30th January 2018 In their element – Awesome Iodine
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09plrg0
BBC News – November 21st 2017 – 16th November 2017
NHS overcharged by millions for key drug, says watchdog
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42063274
Top Doctors – Can children get thyroid cancer? – 16th November 2017
https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-articles/can-children-get-thyroid-cancer
Top Doctors – Goitres – a real pain in the neck – thyroid problems in children and adolescents
21st October 2017
Top Doctors – Worried that your teenager has a thyroid problem? – 11th October 2017
The Endocrinologist – September 2017 – “Liothyronine (L-T3) treatment in hypothyroidism”
Top Doctors – September 2017 – Hyperparathyroidism: causes, symptoms and treatment
https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-articles/hyperparathoidism-causes-symptoms-and-treatment
The Guardian – August 2017 – My comments on HRT treatment within an Health & Wellbeing article on the menopause
Top Doctors – Thyroid Conditions during pregnancy – 29th June 20-17
https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-articles/thyroid-conditions-during-pregnancy
Top Doctors –Watching your waistline is not just about vanity its about health – 31st May 2017
Top Doctors – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Graves’ Disease – 3rd April 2017
https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-articles/symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-graves-disease
Daily Mail Health Article – Feb 2017
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4220882/Feeling-chilly-Don-t-just-blame-cold-weather.html
Daily Mail – Health Article – December 2016
The Times – September 2016
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-real-reasons-you-cant-sleep-no-its-not-just-stress-0d0p0m5zz
The Guardian – August 2016
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/aug/15/testosterone-therapy-sex-drive-health-men-women
YouTube Dec 2014 – Thyroid Cancer – Patient Journeys -BTF
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pro9cvUwvV0&feature=youtu.be&a
Telegraph Sept 2014
Inside Health BBC Radio 4 Jan 2013 – Thyroxine
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pp5zj
PPP Health Care (Live chat) March 2013
https://www.axappphealthcare.co.uk/Health-worries/Diabetes/Diabetes-and-its-impacts-live-chat/
Daily Mail September 2011
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2034158/I-thought-heart-attack–thyroid-gone-blink.htm l
Daily Express Sept 2011
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/269399/Why-a-daily-glass-of-milk-is-just-swell
Daily Mail August 2011
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2023907/Why-feel-tired-There-illness-exhaustion.html
Daily Mail July 2011
Daily Mail June 2011
Independent June 2011
BBC Website- April 2011 – Worrying levels of iodine deficiency in the UK
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13034582
Daily Mail April 2011
Daily Mail March 2010
Daily Mail March 2010
Daily Mail January 2010
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1240649/Could-indigestion-actually-heart-disease.html
Men’s Health Magazine August 2008
http://www.menshealth.co.uk/healthy/symptoms-treatment/7-deadly-signs-217839
Case Notes BBC Radio 4 April 2008
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/casenotes_tr_20080401.shtml
Belfast Telegraph May 2007
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/obesity-its-time-to-stop-the-fat-attack-28793327.html
Times April 2007
http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/body_and_soul/article1524827.ece
Daily Mail September 2006
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-404724/The-hormone-makes-fat.html
BBC Radio 4 June 2006 Diabetes Check-Up
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/checkup_tr_20060406.shtml
Guardian March 2005
http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2005/mar/09/features11.g21
Today Programme BBC Radio 4 October 2002 Pituitary disease
