Vascular biology - endothelial cell responses to injury

Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Leeds General Infirmary
Honorary Senior Lecturer

Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
British Association of Modular Managers
Clinical Advisor to BAMM Publications

I was appointed to Leeds General Infirmary in November 2000 and took up the post in February 2001. My training has been in adult cardiothoracic surgery with a special focus on adult cardiac work. All patients have been risk stratified and entered on a clinical management system which provides real time performance information. This is available on request. My professional interests include teaching, management, audit and the use of IT in healthcare systems.

I graduated from Southampton University in 1985. I began my career as a general surgeon but changed to cardiothoracic surgery whilst on a rotation at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. I then joined the Royal Brompton Hospital, cardiothoracic rotation in 1992. My doctorate in medicine entitled 'Activated Protein C as a logical adjunct to Heparin and Cardiovascular Intervention' was awarded by the Imperial College in 2000. I was president of the Association of Surgeons in Training from 1999-2000. I have initiated and continue to run the Silver Scalpel Award to identify the best surgical trainers in the land. I have been awarded and Executive MBA specialising in systems-thinking and process management within healthcare.

I have a keen interest in patient safety and quality.