A freelance doctor offering services in expedition medicine...
...at home as a GP and A&E doctor in the South West of England.
Expedition Medicine
Team Leader - has conceived, planned, and led multiple expeditions across 60+ countries including both Polar regions.
Team Player - has accompanied expeditions in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Arctic and Antarctica as the doctor, photographer, and/or assistant leader.
Credentials - ALS, APLS, ATLS, European Trauma Course, PHEC, MRCGP
Skills - competent ski mountaineer, rock climber, mountain biker, off road driver and surfer.
"The best doctor we have ever had"
Jonas Rutta, Professional Mountain Guide of 27 years, Kilimanjaro
"Great job. A really safe pair of hands"
Mac Mackenney, Explorer & Director of Max Adventure Ltd
Tropical Medicine
Experience - has worked in Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, Malawi, and Nepal for a cumulative period of 6 months. Contributed to research at national and international levels.
Qualifications - holds the Diploma of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (Liverpool, 2013) and the Diploma of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (RCOG, 2011).
"Invaluable input. We are impressed"
Dr Ringera, Senior Medical Officer,
St Luke's Hospital, Kenya
Austere Environments
Hot - extensive experience of hot environments, operating with vehicles, animals, and on foot at temperatures up to 50*c
Cold - travelled to both the Arctic and Antarctica; worked with Zodiacs, huskies, pulks and skis at temperatures down to -30*c
High - experienced of altitude. Operated at altitudes up to 6,000m in the Tibetan, Chinese, Indian and Nepalese Himalayas, the Alps, Southern Alps, Atlas, and in the Simien Mountains.
Dry - extensive experience of desert expeditions, including in the Sahara, Namib, Karakum, Kyzyl Kum, and Thar deserts.
“Your actions… are perfect representations of Professionalism, Respect and Integrity”
Robin Cooper, Operations Manager for NZ Police - Auckland Airport
UK & New Zealand Practice
General Practice - locum GP in Somerset and Devon. Registered as a GP in NZ.
Emergency Medicine - senior doctor in a Major Trauma Centre in the UK.
Pre Hospital Care
BASICS doctor for SWIFT Medics (BASICS Wiltshire)
Medical Lead and Doctor for South Western Ambulance Service’s GP999 Somerset Car scheme
Broad Experience - has worked in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and most acute Medical specialities
Awards - received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Commemorative Coin and King’s Coronation Coin for services as a BASICS doctor for South Western Ambulance Service
UK GMC No: 7083384
MCNZ No: 82178
“Outstanding care and professionalism”
Letter of thanks from a patient, Royal Devon & Exeter Emergency Department