Dr Masud Haq
Qualifications
BSc(Hons), MBBS(Hons), FRCP, MD, DRCOG, MAcadMEd
GMC number: 4229340
Practising since: 1995
Specialties
Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, General (internal) Medicine
Consultation times
- Weekly Friday AM Brighton
- Weekly Thursday PM Haywards Heath
- Weekly Monday AM Tunbridge Wells
- Dr Haq can see patients aged 18+
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About
Dr Masud Haq is a highly experienced Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology with over 28 years in practice. His work focuses on hormone health and the wider impact it has on energy, weight and long-term wellbeing.
He treats a broad range of conditions, with particular expertise in thyroid disorders, menopause care, testosterone deficiency and replacement therapy, and medical weight management. Patients are often referred to him when symptoms are unclear or difficult to pinpoint. He takes time to understand each case in detail and develops clear, practical treatment plans that are tailored to the individual.
Education and training
Dr Haq qualified with distinction in 1995, training at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Medical School, Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, and St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne.
He went on to complete specialist training across leading London hospitals including the Royal Brompton, St George’s, Atkinson Morley, and Chelsea and Westminster. He achieved dual accreditation in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine in 2006.
He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians in 2010 and also holds a Diploma from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Leadership and wider work
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Haq has held senior leadership roles. He served as Clinical Lead for his department from 2012 to 2020, helping to shape services and support clinical teams.
He led the development of an integrated community diabetes service in West Kent, improving access to care outside the hospital setting. He has also contributed to national guidance as a member of the Joint British Diabetes Society inpatient care group.
His work has been recognised nationally, including being named a double finalist at the HSJ Value Awards in 2021.
Approach
Dr Haq is known for his calm and methodical approach. He does not rush decisions, taking time to listen, ask the right questions, and explain things clearly.
His focus is on providing high-quality, personalised care, ensuring each patient leaves with a plan they understand and feel confident following.
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Special interests
- Thyroid disease
- Testosterone replacement treatment
- Menopause and HRT
- Medical weight loss treatments
- Diabetes.
Other interests
- Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, goitres, thyroiditis
- Investigation of weight gain and medical weight loss treatments
- Perimenopause, menopause, HRT
- Amnorrhoea – infrequent, irregular or absence of periods
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome, hirsutism (excess hair growth)
- Testosterone deficiency, erectile dysfunction, reduced sex drive
- Gynaecomastia
- Parathyroid disease, hyper- and hypo-calcaemia
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Adrenal nodules, Addison’s and adrenal insufficiency
- Conn’s and phaeochromocytoma
- Pituitary disorders, hyperprolactinaemia, hypopituitarism
- Acromegaly and growth hormone deficiency
- Cushing’s syndrome (high cortisol production)
- Disorders of water balance (excess thirst and urination)
- Investigation of fatigue and dizziness
- Excess sweating.
Personal interests
I loves spending time with my two nephews. I'm a keen sportsman, so if I'm not hiking up the Brecon Beacons, I'll be on my road bike raising money for children’s charities.
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Masud Haq at Nuffield Health
- Weight Management in Diabetes
- Endocrine
Locations Dr Masud Haq works with
Related experience
Research
I completed a Doctorate in Medicine (MD) at the Royal Marsden Hospital in thyroid disease, with my work leading to several national and international presentations. I have published over 140 articles including peer reviewed journals, book chapters, abstracts and posters.
I was Principal Investigator for the ADDRESS-2 (After-Diagnosis Diabetes REsearch Support System) study funded by National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). I was also a local investigator for the National Dapagliflozin Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) Study and Worldwide Diabetes Omnipod Study.
Memberships
- Society for Endocrinology (SfE)
- Diabetes UK (DUK)
- Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD)
- British Menopause Society (BMS)
- Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health (FSRH)
- British Thyroid Association (BTA)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
- British Medical Association (BMA)
Other posts held
- Honorary Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology (King’s College)
- Consultant at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust – previous post
Insurers Dr Masud Haq works with
Dr Masud Haq works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Health-on-Line
Declaration
Dr Masud Haq does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Masud Haq does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Masud Haq does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.