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Dr Richard Leech
MB, BS, FRCA Anaesthetist
Languages spoken
English
Expert in
Oncology
Overview
Centres
Specialises in
Treatments
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)