Dr Richard Webb
General Practitioner (GP)
MBBS
"I'm delighted to offer patients an unhurried consultation at The Montefiore Hospital, where I work as part of a fantastic medical team with unrivalled facilities for pathology and imaging."
I have worked as a GP in Brighton for the past 12 years and during that time have really enjoyed the wide variety of work that general practice has offered. I enjoy working with patients to address their health concerns and improve their quality of life I am experienced and confident in managing a complete range of primary care problems covering all aspects of general medicine along with dermatological, musculoskeletal, ear/nose/throat, allergy, women's health and mental health issues.
My expertise lies in listening to patients in order to make accurate diagnoses and provide exceptional care. This involves remaining up-to-date with the best treatments available based on the most current and robust evidence.
A key part part of my practice is being approachable and kind. I am an empathic and thoughtful person and find satisfaction in providing my patients with the best possible care and supporting them through that process. I also understand the limitations of my own practice and know how and when to seek advice from my specialist colleagues.
I am the Clinical Lead for the Urgent Treatment Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. In addition to working there as a GP I am now responsible for reforming the department to ensure that the people we see each day who walk into A&E receive safe, prompt and effective care.
I am also the GP Clinical Lead for HERE, a not-for-profit organization in Brighton which provides out of hours access to GPs via telephone and face-to-face consultations 365 days a year. In addition to working in the service as a GP my role involves ensuring the service is accessible and that we provide an excellent experience for patients based on the latest evidence and guidance.
During my general practice career I have continued to publish medical research and was involved the the HYVET trial - the largest ever randomized control study of hypertension in those over 80 years of age.
Prior to studying medicine I completed a degree in politics, philosophy and economics at Jesus College, Oxford University. I was subsequently the youngest ever columnist for the Globe and Mail newspaper in Canada and a regular TV commentator on finance matters for Canada's national network, CBC.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Richard Webb at Spire include:
General practice
- Blood pressure test
- Cancer tests
- Diabetes test
- Hormone test
- Sexual health testing
- Thyroid test
Other treatments
- General medicine (respiratory, cardiology, gastroenterology)
- Allergy
- Dermatological issues
- Ear nose and throat problems
- Musculoskeletal issues
- Women's health
- Men's health
- Also arrange referrals, blood tests, ECGs, xrays/ultrasounds/CT scans and MRIs
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at The Montefiore Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Asthma
Atrial fibrillation
Benign prostate diseases
Dementia
Diabetes
Diabetic medicine
Erectile dysfunction
General practice
Headache
Hearing loss
Hypertension
Inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory skin disease
Lung disease
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Menstrual disorders
Nephrology
Post natal depression
Psychogeriatric medicine
Reproductive health
Sexual dysfunction
Sexual health
Sexual transmitted infections
Sleep disorders
Sports injury
Soft tissue injuries
Stroke prevention
Subfertility
Thyroid disease
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBS / St Georges, University of London / 2007
Bachelor of Medicine
Professional memberships
British Medical Association (BMA)
Professional leadership
I am the GP Clinical Lead for the Urgent Treatment Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and also the Clinical Lead for Additional Primary Care in Brighton and Hove. Both roles involve me overseeing the GPs who work in these services to ensure patients receive the best care available.
Montefiore Hospital Medical Advisory Committee (MAC)
Current NHS posts
Clinical Lead, Urgent Treatment Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital
GP Clinical Lead for Additional Primary Care in Brighton and Hove
Personal profile
I enjoy spending my free time playing tennis with my kids, riding my bike on the Downs and reading a good book.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0127 392 0230 |