More consultants join West Suffolk Hospital

16 May, 2003

Four new consultants have joined the West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Trust.

Dr Paul Molyneux started work in a new post as the Trust’s second Consultant Neurologist. He is based at the West Suffolk Hospital for 3 days a week, spending the other 2 days at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.  He has a special interest in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, and will be involved in the Beta-interferon clinic at Addenbrooke’s, to help manage the care of people with the disease.

“My appointment will mean a substantial increase in the level of service which the Trust provides for patients with neurological problems,” said Dr Molyneux.  “Patients should be seen more quickly, and those with chronic conditions should be seen by a consultant more regularly than in the past.  I want to expand the service provided to patients with multiple sclerosis, putting the Trust at the forefront of providing new treatments for the disease.”

Having completed his medical training in London, Dr Molyneux spent 3 years studying the effects of Beta-interferon as a Research Fellow at the National Hospital in Queen Square, London, before being appointed as Specialist Registrar in Neurology.

“It is good to be working at a dynamic forward-thinking Trust which attracts top consultants from throughout the country,” he said.  “My wife and I are enjoying the quality of life which Suffolk offers compared to London.  The friendliness of the people is quite extraordinary. Having moved house while my wife was 38 weeks pregnant, it has certainly been an interesting time!”

Mr David Ross joins the Trust as a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. His is a new post, bringing the number of Consultant Obstetricians working in the Trust to six.  Mr Ross qualified as a doctor from Oxford University in 1990. His most recent post was as Specialist Registrar at King’s College Hospital in London.

Dr Nicholas Levy starts work as a Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Critical Care on 30^th June. He is a replacement for Dr Kwee Matheson. Dr Levy qualified as a doctor from the Royal Free Hospital, London University in 1993. His most recent post was as Specialist Registrar at Addenbrooke’s & Papworth Hospital.

Ms Alessandra Canal joins the Trust as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon with an interest in Breast and Skin Cancer. Hers is a joint appointment with Addenbrooke’s Hospital.  She qualified as a doctor from the University of Auckland, New Zealand in 1990. Her most recent post was as Consultant at the Plastic Surgical Unit at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland.

“I want to extend a warm welcome to all four new consultants, and am confident that they will help us to improve the level of care we provide to our patients,” said John Parkes, Trust chief executive.  “They are joining the Trust as we are engaged in a major drive to modernise and improve the services we offer.  We are rarely faced with a better opportunity to build a truly world-class health care service for the community we serve, and I know that all four consultants will welcome the chance to be part of this.”