Dr Humayun Ahmad
Qualifications
MBBS, MCPS, FRCP Edin, FRCP Lon, FRCPath, MSc
GMC number: 5202496
Practising since: 2007
Specialties
Haematology
Consultation times
- Weekly Thursday 18:00–20:00
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About
Dr Ahmad is an experienced Consultant Haematologist specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of blood and bone marrow disorders. He has advanced expertise in both haematological medicine and pathology, built through comprehensive specialist training at King’s College Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital in London.
He is a substantive Consultant Haematologist at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust and is well‑known for his compassionate, patient‑centred approach to care.
Dr Ahmad has led services recognised and revalidated for Clinical Service Excellence by Myeloma UK, the UK’s leading myeloma charity. In 2009, he received the Health and Social Care Award for Patient Safety for his innovative work in preventing blood clots. He also has a strong interest in clinical research and has served as Principal Investigator at Queen’s Hospital Burton for several national haematology trials.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Ahmad holds a Master’s degree in Medical Leadership and has undertaken numerous senior leadership roles within his Trust. He has also served as Regional Advisor for the Royal College of Pathologists and as a Trustee on the Board of the British Society for Haematology.
Demonstrating his commitment to empowering patients, Dr Ahmad has produced six patient information videos on common haematological malignancies, available at:
https://www.patientmedianetwork.com/
Special interests
Myeloproliferative disorders incl MDS, Thrombosis, Thrombophilias & Antiphospholipid Syndromes. Pregnancy related haematological disorders
Other interests
- Chronic myeloprofilerative disorders
- Thrombotic disorders
- Pregnancy related haematological disorders
- Chronic lymphoproliferative disorders.
Languages spoken
Hindi, Bengali, Marathi
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Humayun Ahmad at Nuffield Health
- Thrombotic disorders
Locations Dr Humayun Ahmad works with
Related experience
Research
Development of an electronic model of risk assessment and computer assisted reminder system for the prevention of Hospital Acquired Thrombosis (blood clots).
Principal Investigator for Burton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for Haematology trials.
Memberships
- Fellow of Royal College of Physicians London
- Fellow of Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh
- British Society for Haematology
- Fellow of Royal College of Pathologists
- European Haematology Association
Other posts held
- Consultant Haematologist, Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Insurers Dr Humayun Ahmad works with
Dr Humayun Ahmad works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Humayun Ahmad does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Humayun Ahmad does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Humayun Ahmad does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.