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Professional statement
Dr Frederick Boyle is a leading triple accredited consultant in Geriatric medicine, Stroke medicine and General medicine based in London. He specialises in stroke, transient ischaemic attack, hypertension, falls, polypharmacy and syncope. He privately practises at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Private Care.
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.
He is particularly skilled in managing complex medical conditions often seen in older adults, such as dementia, frailty and polypharmacy. He is known for his efficient and patient centred approach and aims to see all urgent referrals with 24 hours.
Dr Boyle believes that medical care is a contract and joint enterprise between the person receiving care and the doctor giving it, he is able to explain complex medical issues in a clear way so that patients can make an informed choice about their medical care. He works closely with colleagues in the Multi-disciplinary team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital including physiotherapists and occupational therapists so that patients benefit from holistic care delivered by skilled professionals. He is also able to review patients in their own home so that older adults avoid the stress and inconvenience of attending a clinic appointment.
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. He undertakes home visits in West London.
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Dr. Boyle was practical and efficient. He quickly understood my medical problem and the test results I brought with me, explained his diagnosis, ordered further tests, and - in short - gave me the kind of analysis and plan of action that I wanted.