Medical Professionals
Alström Syndrome is a rare, heretable disorder described by CH Alström in Sweden in 1959.
This section of the website presents a clinical overview of the condition, treatment strategies, a suggested annual review for patients and research both published and underway.
There is also an annual medical conference, combined with a family conference which we recommend you attend if you are in an appropriate field.
Torbay Hospital
Call 01803 614567 when seeking medical advice, for example if you are in accident and emergency. You can pass this number on to relevant medical professionals. The medical team at Torbay are:
Dr R B Paisey: Diabetes and Endocrinology.E-mail Dr Paisey
Dr C M Carey: Cardiology
Dr L Dobson:Respiratory medicine
Mrs Kathleen Williams: Nutritionist
Ms Claire Rockett: Audiologist
Ms Debbie Hodge: Diabetes LiaisonNurse
The Paediatric Team at Birmingam Children’s Hospital
Professor Timothy Barrett. E-mail Prof Barrett
Sr Kirsty Mobberley
Ms Hazel Riggall
Ms Gemma Mears
Ms Jacqui Blythe
Dr Ashish Chikermane
Contact details
Via Mrs Lesley Porter (Administrator) 0121 333 9267
Or for emergencies, Prof Timothy Barrett via hospital swichboard on 0121 333 9999.