Dr Rizwan Hussain

Practising at

Spire Cardiff Hospital

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Rizwan Hussain at Spire include:

Private GPs

Professional profile

Originally from South Wales, I qualified from Imperial College London in 2002 and completed my General Practice training on the Gwent Vocational Training Scheme where I gained hospital experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Emergency Medicine, Dermatology, General Internal Medicine and Paediatrics. I went on to complete my General Practice training in family practices within the Newport area. Alongside achieving Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners, I gained the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists and the Diploma in Practical Dermatology.I am a full time Principal General Practitioner working both in the public and private sectors. I ensure that I keep up to date with the full spectrum of general practice. My interests include the areas of diabetes, dermatology and medical education. I strongly believe in a holistic approach to optimising physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Since qualifying as a General Practitioner in the NHS my experience has been very broad. As the Practice Lead for diabetes, I am proactive in not only managing medical therapies, but, behavioural change and weight management too. I have regular involvement in teaching GPs and other Healthcare Professionals about the management of diabetes in primary care.

As the Practice Lead for dermatology I conduct minor skin surgery and joint injections. I also represent our practice at our Primary Care Cluster, a role which promotes and seeks to reinforce the integration of health, social care and wellbeing across the health, social care and voluntary sectors. As the Practice Lead for Medicines Management, I have gained valuable experience in monitoring prescribing policies and formulary updates.I regularly work sessions in the Cardiff & Vale Out of Hours GP service.My most recent area of interest is clinical research where I oversee clinical trials in the practice on behalf of Health and Care Research Wales, as well as a variety of UK wide universities.

As an Honorary Clinical Tutor at Cardiff University, I supervise the training of 5th Year Medical Students. I have also been responsible for overseeing the Independent Prescriber Training of a Clinical Pharmacist.

Through my private practice I have gained extensive experience of conducting private GP consultations and health assessments. I have a wide knowledge of local Consultants and specialty services.

Qualification and professional memberships

MBBS / Imperial College London / 2002
Bachelor or Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

DPD / Cardiff University / 2007
Diploma in Practical Dermatology

DRCOG / London / 2004
Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

MRCGP / London / 2006
Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners

Professional memberships

Honorary Clinical Tutor, Cardiff University

Research and Publication

Articles

Therapeutic inertia amongst general practitioners with interest in diabetes.

Personal Profile

Outside of medicine I have interests in swimming, cycling and reading. I also thoroughly enjoy exploring the great outdoors with my wife and two young daughters.

Financial Interests

Holds less than 0.1% of the shares in Spire Healthcare Group.

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