Dr Dean Creer
Professional statement
Dr Dean Creer is an established and reputable chest (respiratory medicine) specialist (pulmonologist) based in London with extensive expertise in breathing problems, cough, chest infections and lung nodules as well as having a special interest in bronchiectasis, non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease and tuberculosis including latent tuberculosis. He privately practises at Hendon Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), Welbeck Hospital, and Spire Bushey Hospital. His NHS base is Royal Free London Foundation Trust NHS trust where he is a consultant respiratory and general physician.
Graduating from the University of Cape Town Medical School in 1991, Dr Creer completed his specialist medical training in London, including renowned institutions such as the Royal Free Hospital, the London Chest Hospital, and St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He holds fellowship status with the Royal College of Physicians and has been a specialist respiratory and general medicine physician since 2004.
Dr Creer's breadth of respiratory expertise encompasses the assessment and management of the common respiratory symptoms, including cough, breathing difficulties and wheezing. He has specialist skills in clinical assessment and interpreting diagnostic tests such as chest x-rays, chest CT scans, and breathing tests, He has extensive experience in the investigation of lung nodules, in the investigation of potential lung cancers and lung cancer screening. He also performs advanced procedures including bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS-TBNA), having conducted over 2000 procedures. As a tuberculosis specialist he has specialist knowledge relating to the interpretation and management of people with positive tuberculosis related blood tests (IGRA).
Dr. Creer is a member of the British Thoracic Society (BTS), the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS).
Clinics
Hendon Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
North London, 46/50 Sunny Gardens Rd, London NW4 1RP,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 35 years of experience
- Consultant respiratory physician, Welbeck Hospital
Subspecialties
- Bronchiectasis
- Respiratory tract (chest) infections
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
- British Thoracic Society (BTS)
Education
- FRCP (UK)
- MB ChB, University of Cape Town (1991)
Publications and conferences
- COVID-19: a retrospective cohort study with focus on the over-80s and hospital-onset disease. Brill SE, Jarvis HC, Ozcan E, Burns TLP, Warraich RA, Amani LJ, Jaffer A, Paget S, Sivaramakrishnan A, Creer DD. BMC Med. 2020 Jun 25;18(1):194. doi: 10.1186/s12916-020-01665-z. PMID: 32586323
- Managing high clinical suspicion COVID-19 inpatients with negative RT-PCR: a pragmatic and limited role for thoracic CT. Tavare AN, Braddy A, Brill S, Jarvis H, Sivaramakrishnan A, Barnett J, Creer DD, Hare SS. Thorax. 2020 Jul;75(7):537-538. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2020-214916. Epub 2020 Apr 21. PMID: 32317269
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Dr Dean Creer is a consummate professional. My diagnosis and treatment is complex, but Dean Creer explained my situation in a way that I could fully understand what's going on. I did not feel blinded by science. Very happy with the care and kindness shown by Dean Creer. Very fortunate to have him as my consultant. Many thanks
- It was a great pleasure to meet Dr Creer and to undergo consultation by him. He was knowledgeable, meticulous, empathetic and friendly. His attention to detail concerning my condition was excellent and he explained my treatment plan in a clear and understandable way. I would recommend Dr Creer very highly.
- When I saw Dr Creer, during the consultation he was clear and decisive. When I left, I felt that he had interrogated all my symptoms quickly and efficiently and arrived at a plan for going forward with respect to further investigations and treatment. As a medical practitioner myself, I felt that he ticked all the boxes.
- Dr Creer was quite exceptional in interrogating my symptoms, and formulating a precise plan going forward with regards to investigations and treatment.
- I had a very positive and fruitful follow-up appointment with Dr. Dean Creer this Saturday. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the way he explained my test results—clearly, thoughtfully, and with great respect. He took the time to ensure I fully understood everything, and his calm, well-articulated approach made a real difference. I especially appreciated his patience, as it gave me the opportunity to ask all of my questions without feeling rushed. Thank you for your professional
- Very nice person, very clear in his summary and next steps
- Truly 1st class professional service
- Would recommend
- Dean Creer is a superb Doctor. He is sympathetic and takes the time to understand my medical problems. He also cares about explaining what the real issues are, and deals with my sometimes naive questions relating to my problems in a professional and yet tolerant manner. I really feel that I am being cared for. I totally recommend Dr.Creer.