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 Jenny Messenger is a Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine, with over 20 years’ experience in the field.
During her training, she conducted research into venous thromboembolic disease at the Vascular Institute, King’s College Hospital, London. She continues to serve as Principal Investigator for lung cancer–related clinical trials.
Her subspecialist interests include lung cancer, interventional bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), pleural disease, and targeted lung health check screening. She also has extensive experience in the management of asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and breathlessness of unknown cause.
Dr Messenger is currently the Clinical Director for Speciality Medicine at both the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. She is also the Clinical Director for the Sussex Lung Cancer Screening Programme and was, until recently, Co-Chair of the Surrey and Sussex Lung Cancer Alliance.
With a strong interest in medical education, she is the Course Director for an annual Thoracic Ultrasound Course, and she works closely with a team of experienced healthcare professionals, including Respiratory Physiotherapists, to provide comprehensive support in managing respiratory conditions.
Please note: Dr Messenger is currently unable to assess patients for sleep-disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnoea.
Special interests
- General respiratory conditions
- Lung disease
- Lung cancer
- Asthma
- COPD
- Breathing difficulties
- Post Covid/ Long COVID
- Cough
- Interstitial lung disease
- Breathlessness
- Lung Cancer screening
Personal interests
Jenny lives in Lewes with her partner and four children. 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.