Dr Richard Leech
MB, BS, FRCA Anaesthetist
Languages spoken
English
Expert in
Oncology
Overview
Special clinical interest in vascular venous access.
Dr Leech graduated from King’s College School of Medicine & Dentistry (University of London) in 1990. He then became a specialist Registrar in South East Thames working in hospitals in East Kent, East Sussex, Guy’s and King’s including a six months fellowship in Liver Transplant Anaesthesia at King’s College Hospital.
Dr Leech then completed a one-year sabbatical in Australia at the Royal Perth Hospital, including four months “Outback Anaesthesia” working with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. He was then appointed as a Consultant Anaesthetist in 1999. Other roles include Consultant Appraiser, Lead Clinician for Long Term Vascular Access and Lead Clinician for Intrathecal Chemotherapy.
Career positions
Current position(s)
- Consultant Anaesthetist Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Year qualified
- 1990
Past position(s)
- Specialist Registrar in South East Thames working in hospitals in East Kent, East Sussex, Guy’s and King’s
Education
Universities
- King’s College School of Medicine & Dentistry (University of London) in 1990.
Fellowship
- Six months fellowship in Liver Transplant Anaesthesia at King’s College Hospital.
Expertise and interests
- Vascular venous access
Professional associations
- Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (MRCA)