Dr Frederick Boyle

Professional statement

Dr Frederick Boyle is a triple accredited consultant in geriatric medicine, stroke medicine, and general medicine. He specialises in stroke, transient ischaemic attack, hypertension, falls, polypharmacy, and syncope. 

Dr Boyle completed specialty training at King's College Hospital with a fellowship in stroke medicine at St Thomas' Hospital, and joined the GMC Specialist Register in 2019. Dr Boyle worked as a consultant at King's and the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Australia before being appointed at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Throughout his training, he demonstrated exceptional clinical skills and a deep understanding of the unique needs of older adults. In his clinical practice, Dr Boyle is known for his compassionate approach and his ability to connect with elderly patients. He emphasises the importance of comprehensive geriatric assessments, which include evaluating physical health, mental health, social circumstances, and functional abilities. His practice is characterised by a multidisciplinary approach, involving collaboration with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, social workers, physical therapists, and dieticians to provide patient-centred holistic care.

Dr Boyle is particularly skilled in managing complex medical conditions often seen in older adults, such as dementia, frailty, polypharmacy, and chronic diseases such as heart failure.

Dr. Boyle has presented his work in stroke and geriatric medicine internationally, including at the European Stroke Organisation Conference. His research interests include dementia care, strategies for preventing frailty and stroke. He has an interest in medical education and teaches medical students at Imperial College London. 

Dr Boyle has his private clinic at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on Monday afternoons, however he aims to see all urgent referrals including TIAs within 24 hours.