Dr Salah Tueger
Qualifications
FRCPath, FRCP, MBBch
GMC number: 4761118
Practising since: 1993
Specialties
Haematology
Consultation times
- Weekly Tuesday 14:00–15:00
- A referral letter from GP is required
- Overview
About
Dr Tueger is a highly experienced Consultant Haematologist who has been practising at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust since 2008.
With extensive experience across both general (benign) and malignant haematology, he provides expert care for a wide range of blood disorders and haematological cancers.
Education
Dr Tueger completed his specialist training at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in 2008.
He holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists and the Royal College of Physicians, reflecting his advanced expertise and commitment to excellence in haematology.
Approach to care
Dr Tueger is committed to delivering clear, compassionate, and evidence-based care, ensuring patients feel informed, reassured and supported at every stage of their diagnosis and treatment.
Dr Tueger is recognised for his thorough, patient-centred approach, supporting individuals through complex diagnostic pathways, long-term condition management, and rapid assessment of abnormal blood results.
Patients seeking a haematology specialist in Chester, Cheshire, North Wales, and the North West benefit from his comprehensive, responsive and personalised care.
Special interests
General haematology and clotting disorders
- Diagnosis and management of all forms of anaemia (including iron deficiency and B12 deficiency)
- Investigation and treatment of high haemoglobin levels, including venesection
- Myeloproliferative neoplasms: essential thrombocythaemia, polycythaemia vera, and myelofibrosis
- Anticoagulation management and optimisation
- Bleeding disorders and unexplained bruising
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)
- Investigation of abnormal blood counts
- Blood transfusion management and compatibility assessments.
Haematological cancers (malignant haematology)
Diagnosis and management of:
- Leukaemia
- Lymphoma
- Myeloma
- Advanced blood and bone marrow diagnostic testing
- Individualised treatment planning and long-term monitoring.
Special interests
- Myeloproliferative neoplasms (ET, PV, myelofibrosis)
- Haemochromatosis and iron overload disorders
- High haemoglobin and therapeutic venesection
- Complex and refractory anaemias
- Bone marrow and specialised blood diagnostics
- Ongoing management of leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
Treatments and investigations
- Therapeutic venesection (phlebotomy)
- Comprehensive assessment of thrombotic and clotting disorders
- Full haematology diagnostic work-up
- Personalised care plans for blood cancers and chronic blood conditions.
Personal interests
Outside of clinical practice, Dr Tueger enjoys reading and travelling, reflecting his curiosity, global perspective, and commitment to lifelong learning.
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Salah Tueger at Nuffield Health
- Haematology profiles
- Venesection
- Thrombotic disorders
Locations Dr Salah Tueger works with
Related experience
Research
Currently a Lead in Research and Development. He is also Principle Investigator for different trials in leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Memberships
- Royal College of Pathologists
- Royal College of Physicians of London
- British Society of Haematology
- Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
Other posts held
- Consultant Haematologist, Countess of Chester Hospital
Insurers Dr Salah Tueger works with
Dr Salah Tueger works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Alliance Healthcare
- Aviva Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa Global
- Cigna
- Cigna International
- Healix
- Police Mutual
- SAGA
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Salah Tueger does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Salah Tueger does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Salah Tueger does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.