EAST LANCASHIRE ANAESTHETIC GROUP
ABOUT US
All of the doctors in the East Lancashire Anaesthetic Group are experienced, highly trained anaesthetic consultants who all hold substantive positions in the NHS, and have done so for many years.
We provide anaesthetic services for The Beardwood Hospital, part of the circle health group. We also provide anaesthetic services for other private hospitals in and around Lancashire.
The care we provide for you begins with pre-operative preparation and advice, followed by the best possible care throughout surgery and during the post-operative period.
Within our group, we have anaesthetic expertise relevant to all the areas of surgery, including:
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ENT surgery
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Orthopaedics and trauma
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General Surgery
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Urology
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Childrens Surgery
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Vascular surgery
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Neurosurgery
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Cosmetic surgery
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Gynaecological surgery
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Ophthalmic surgery
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Pain management
As Consultants in Anaesthesia:
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We have completed a medical degree, typically taking 5 years
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Undergone Junior doctor rotations for at least 2 years
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Completed specialist training in anaesthesia for at least 7 years
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Have been established consultants in anaesthesia since then, typically for many years
Meet our Consultants
Dr Andrew Shannon
Partner
Qualifications: MBChB FCARCSI
Medical School: University of Aberdeen
Anaesthetic Training: The North West Deanery, England
Consultant in Blackburn since: October 2010
GMC Number: 4586362
Dr Ian Alexander Clegg
Partner
Qualifications: MBChB FRCA
Medical School: University of Manchester
Anaesthetic Training: The North west Deanery, England
Consultant in East Lancashire since: August 2014
GMC Number: 6122511
Dr Aji Thomas Mathew
Partner
Qualifications: MBBS FRCA
Medical School: University of Manipal, India
Anaesthetic Training: North West Deanery, England
Fellowship in regional Anaesthesia, Toronto Canada
Consultant in East Lancashire since: August 2009
GMC Number: 5195387
Dr Chandra Chandrashekhar
Partner
Qualifications: MBChB FRCA
Medical School: University of Glasgow
Anaesthetic Training: Glasgow, West of Scotland and Christchurch, New Zealand
Consultant in East Lancashire since: September 2020
GMC Number: 7036940
Dr James Small
Partner
Qualifications: MBChB FRCA
Medical School: University of Glasgow
Anaesthetic Training: Glasgow, West of Scotland and Christchurch, New Zealand
Consultant in East Lancashire since: September 2020
GMC Number: 7036940