Dr Dean Creer areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Dr Dean Creer is an established and reputable chest (respiratory medicine) specialist (pulmonologist) based in London with extensive expertise in breathing problems, cough, chest infections and lung nodules as well as having a special interest in bronchiectasis, non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease and tuberculosis including latent tuberculosis. He privately practises at Hendon Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), One Welbeck Hospital, and Spire Bushey Hospital. His NHS base is Royal Free London Foundation Trust NHS trust where he is a consultant respiratory and general physician.
Graduating from the University of Cape Town Medical School in 1991, Dr Creer completed his specialist medical training in London, including renowned institutions such as the Royal Free Hospital, the London Chest Hospital, and St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He holds fellowship status with the Royal College of Physicians and has been a specialist respiratory and general medicine physician since 2004.
Dr Creer's breadth of respiratory expertise encompasses the assessment and management of the common respiratory symptoms, including cough, breathing difficulties and wheezing. He has specialist skills in clinical assessment and interpreting diagnostic tests such as chest x-rays, chest CT scans, and breathing tests, He has extensive experience in the investigation of lung nodules, in the investigation of potential lung cancers and lung cancer screening. He also performs advanced procedures including bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS-TBNA), having conducted over 2000 procedures. As a tuberculosis specialist he has specialist knowledge relating to the interpretation and management of people with positive tuberculosis related blood tests (IGRA).
Dr. Creer is a member of the British Thoracic Society (BTS), the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS).
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29/04/2024
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Dr Creer is one of the best doctors I've ever seen. He's not only knowledgable but also very personable and caring. He speaks clearly and finds a way to adapt his speaking to make sure its absorbed. He obviously has a high EQ as well as a good IQ. Often lacking in some doctors.
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26/04/2024
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I felt valued and listened to by the doctor
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29/03/2024
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This time I had a telephone consultation with Dr Creer. He was very helpful and explained everything very clearly as usual. I appreciate being under his care and can highly recommend him.