Dr Jenny Messenger
Qualifications
MB ChB, FRCP
GMC number: 4435033
Practising since: 1997
Specialties
Respiratory Medicine, General (internal) Medicine
Consultation times
- Thursdays 14:00–17:00
- Overview
About
Dr Messenger is a Consultant in Respiratory and General medicine and has over 20 years' experience in her field.
During her training, she carried out research into Venous Thromboembolic Disease at the Vascular Institute, King's College Hospital in London.
Her sub specialist interests include lung cancer, interventional bronchoscopy, pleural diseases and targeted lung health check screening.
She is currently the Clinical Director for speciality medicine at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital at Haywards Heath. She is the Clinical Director for the targeted lung health checks programme in Sussex and has been the clinical co-chair of the Surrey and Sussex Lung Cancer Alliance since it was developed.
Dr Messenger has a keen interest in medical education and is the course director for an annual thoracic ultrasound course. Jenny works closely with other experienced healthcare professionals including Respiratory Physiotherapists who offer invaluable support in managing respiratory conditions.
*Dr Messenger doesn't take on sleep patients*
Special interests
- General respiratory conditions
- Lung disease
- Lung cancer
- Asthma
- COPD
- Breathing difficulties
- Post Covid.
Other interests
Jenny has been the course director for several successful thoracic ultrasound courses and has a keen interest in medical education. She is the training programme director for acute medicine for the HE KSS deanery and sits on the national specialist advisory committee for acute medicine. She belongs to the Sussex Cancer Network Lung Tumour Group.
Personal interests
Jenny lives in Lewes with her partner, four children and her dog. Her spare time is spent enjoying country walks, going to the theatre and cinema and spending time with friends and family. She loves visiting new places around the world.
Locations Dr Jenny Messenger works with
Related experience
Memberships
- British Thoracic Society
- Royal College of Physicians
Other posts held
- Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, Brighton
- Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Training Programme Director for Acute Medicine
Insurers Dr Jenny Messenger works with
Dr Jenny Messenger works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna
- Simplyhealth
Declaration
Dr Jenny Messenger does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Jenny Messenger does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Jenny Messenger does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.