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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, Allergic Rhinitis, Desensitisation, drug allergy including anaesthetic reactions.
I am a member of British Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Standards of Care Committee.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Professor Richard Powell at Spire include:
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Clinical interests
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.
Qualification and professional memberships
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.
Current NHS posts
Emeritus Professor of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Nottingham University
Personal profile
I enjoy cooking and I 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.
Contact information
| Telephone | For appointments at Spire Leicester Hospital call 0116 214 9150 | Spire Harpenden call 01582 787 058 | Spire Little Aston call 0121 580 7119 |
| Website | http://www.allergyresolutions.co.uk |
| Private secretary | Laura Turner |
| Private secretary telephone | 0776 691 1026 |
| Private secretary email | 01509 856 121 |