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Professor Richard Powell
Professor Richard Powell

Professor Richard Powell

Consultant in Clinical Immunology and Allergy

MB BS, DM, FRCPath, FRCP

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I have more than 30 years' experience in treating immunological conditions including allergy. I remain actively involved in teaching and research. I am the lead author on the recent BSACI Urticaria and Angioedema Guideline.

I have expertise in all aspects of allergic conditions specifically food reactions (allergy and intolerance), urticaria, anaphylaxis and allergic rhinitis.

I am a member of the British Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Standards of Care Committee.

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Some of the principal treatments carried out by Professor Richard Powell at Spire include:

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Allergy
Immunology

Special clinical interests: Clinical immunology; Urticaria and angioedema (hives and swellings); Food reactions including food allergy/Intolerances; Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions); Rhinitis (hay fever etc); Insect sting allergy; Drug reactions/allergy; Recurrent infections.

MB BS / University of London / 1971
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

MRCP (UK) / London / 1974
Member Royal College of Physicians - Postgraduate diploma for higher medical training.

FRCP (UK) / London / 1992
Fellow Royal College of Physicians (elected)

DM / Nottingham / 1995
Doctorate of Medicine Nottingham University - Award for postgraduate research

FRCPath (Immunology) / London / 2000
Elected fellow of Royal College of Pathologists based on substantive published research work

Professional memberships

Member and Treasurer of British Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (BSACI)

Member of BSACI Standards of Care Committee

International Fellow of American of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology

Fellow of the European Academy of Asthma and Clinical Immunology

Professional leadership

I am a member of the Standards of Care Committee at the British Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy. Hence am involved in maintaining standards of care across the UK through the production of guidelines for the management of individuals with allergic conditions.

I am the lead author on the recent BSACI Urticaria and Angioedema Guideline.

Emeritus Professor of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Nottingham University

I enjoy cooking and have acquired an interest in vegetarian food as I have gained a vegetarian son in law! I enjoy gardening and like having stripes on my lawn! I enjoy cycling and walking. I also have four grandchildren.