Dr. Thomas French Consultant Physician
Years of Experience : 15+
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Languages Known : English
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Dr. Thomas French is a triple CCT UK Board Certified Consultant Physician with extensive expertise in Stroke Medicine, Acute Internal Medicine, and General Internal Medicine. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Dr. French is also registered with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Trained in some of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe, Dr. French has built a career defined by clinical excellence and strong, sustainable leadership. He is recognized globally for achieving exceptional “door-to-needle” times in stroke care and has professionally consulted for international companies to share his clinical approach. Dr. French is a transformational leader with a proven track record of driving effective, safe, and patient-centered care through governance, finance, and organizational culture reform.
Education & Training
- MBChB, University of Glasgow (2011)
Expertise
- Stroke Medicine: Specialist in acute stroke intervention and workflow efficiency.
- Acute Internal Medicine: Expertise in managing complex, acutely unwell patients.
- General Internal Medicine: Holistic care for a wide range of internal medical conditions.
- Service Redesign & Governance: Improving hospital systems to enhance patient safety and staff well-being.
- Medical Education: Experienced instructor in simulation, regional teaching programs, and instructor for the Royal College of Physicians UK (IMPACT).
Certification
- Full GMC Registration with Specialist Registration and License to Practice
Membership
- Associate Medical Director: Currently serving in Urgent and Unscheduled Care.
- Clinical Strategy: Extensive experience as a Clinical Director for Ageing and Health, and Clinical Lead for Hospital at Night.
- Advocacy: Member of the Scottish National Consultants Committee (BMA) and Chair of the NHS Forth Valley Local Negotiating Committee.
- Innovation: Chief Medical Officer for Trust Rugby International and a recognized leader in the implementation of "Unified Rugby".
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP UK, 2016)
Fellowship
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCP Glasg, 2023)