Dr Richard Webb
Qualifications
MRCGP, MBBS, MA, BA (Oxon)
GMC number: 6156029
Practising since: 2007
Specialties
General Practice
Consultation times
- Tuesdays and Fridays 12:30–15:30
- Overview
About
Dr Webb has worked as a GP in Brighton for the past 13 years and enjoys the wide variety of work that general practice has offered. He works with patients to address their health concerns and improve their quality of life.
Dr Webb is experienced and confident in managing a complete range of primary care problems covering all aspects of respiratory, gastroenterology and cardiology. He is also interested in dermatological, musculoskeletal, ear/nose/throat, allergy, women's health and mental health issues.
His expertise lies in listening to patients in order to make accurate diagnoses and provide exceptional care. This involves remaining up-to-date with the best treatments available, based on the most current and robust evidence.
A key part of his practice is being approachable and kind. Dr Webb is an empathic and thoughtful person and finds satisfaction in providing his patients with the best possible care and supporting them through that process. He also understands the limitations of his own practice and knows how and when to seek advice from his specialist colleagues.
Special interests
- General medicine (respiratory, cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology) plus mental health
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Dermatology
- Women’s health
- Ear, nose and throat (ENT)
- Allergy issues.
Other interests
Sleep medicine.
Personal interests
Reading, family and sports.
Languages spoken
English, French
Locations Dr Richard Webb works with
Related experience
Research
During his general practice career Dr Webb has continued to publish medical research and was involved in the HYVET trial – the largest ever randomised control study of hypertension in those over 80 years of age.
Prior to studying medicine he completed a degree in politics, philosophy and economics at Jesus College, Oxford University. He was subsequently the youngest ever columnist for the Globe and Mail newspaper in Canada and a regular TV commentator on finance matters for Canada's national network, CBC.
Memberships
- Medical Protection Society
Other posts held
- GP Clinical Lead – Royal Sussex County Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre