Dr Nina SaloojaHaematology in West London
Professional statement
Dr Nina Salooja is one of London's leading haematologists. She is an NHS consultant at Imperial NHS trust based at the Hammersmith site and is also an adjunct Associate Professor/Reader to the faculty of medicine, Imperial College. She is a specialist in general haematology conditions including diagnosis and management of anaemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis, iron overload (including haemochromatosis) and iron deficiency. She is also an expert in thrombosis and haemostasis (blood clots and bleeding disorders), in particular deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. She has an additional specialist interest in the long term complications of stem cell transplantation.
Dr Salooja graduated from Oxford University in 1983 and completed her clinical training from St Thomas's Hospital in 1986. Subsequently she held research fellowships with the Leukemia Research Fund (LRF) and also the Medical Research council (MRC). She is a fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Pathologists.
Dr Salooja has held multiple leadership roles locally, regionally and internationally. She has published more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles, chapters and printed abstracts and her work is widely cited. She has contributed significantly to collaborative International guideline development with colleagues in Europe and the USA.
Dr Salooja is passionate about education. She is a fellow of the higher education academy and has a Masters degree in Education. She has won prizes for her teaching and held multiple leadership roles in education both at a University level and within NHS England.
Dr Salooja graduated from Oxford University in 1983 and completed her clinical training from St Thomas's Hospital in 1986. Subsequently she held research fellowships with the Leukemia Research Fund (LRF) and also the Medical Research council (MRC). She is a fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Pathologists.
Dr Salooja has held multiple leadership roles locally, regionally and internationally. She has published more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles, chapters and printed abstracts and her work is widely cited. She has contributed significantly to collaborative International guideline development with colleagues in Europe and the USA.
Dr Salooja is passionate about education. She is a fellow of the higher education academy and has a Masters degree in Education. She has won prizes for her teaching and held multiple leadership roles in education both at a University level and within NHS England.
Clinics
Sainsbury Wing at Hammersmith Hospital
West London, Hammersmith hospital Sainsbury Wing, Du Cane Rd, W12 0HSMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 39 years of experience
- Consultant Haematologist, Charing Cross Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- General Haematology
- Anemia
Professional memberships
- FHEA, Higher Education academy (2006)
- FRCP (Physicians) Royal College of physicians (2004)
Education
- Masters in Education, University College London (2008)
- Oxford University, DM (2000)
Teaching posts
- Reader in Medical Education, Imperial college, London (present)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3179657
Reviews
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- Dr Salooja was extremely kind, compassionate and caring in all 3 appointments I had with her. She took the time to explain things clearly and did everything she could to help me. I would highly recommend Dr Salooja to anyone needing to see a Haematologist.
- Dr Salooja is helping me with the long-term management of a major bi-lateral pulmonary embolism and she has been nothing short of astounding. Her blend of empathy and expertise are second to none and I have absolute confidence in her ability to help manage my long term health.
- I suffered a PE in December and came to Dr Salooja for further testing and to better understand what happened to me. I can't recommend her enough, she is incredibly easy to talk to and listens carefully to your concerns. She is diligent and detailed with her investigations.
- Dr Salooja is very professional and an outstanding expert in her field. She is very empathetic, listens to what her patients say, and explains test results and ongoing treatment requirements clearly. In short she is everything one would want in a consultant
- Dr Salooja saw me after my "unprovoked" lung clot (pulmonary embolus). As a retired doctor I can truthfully say she is outstanding. Very pleasant, thorough, totally informed, able to explain risks and benefits - you don't get better than this.
- Dr Salooja combines her obvious medical expertise with a genuine approachability so that as a patient one feels genuinely & expertly cared for.
- I have been seeing Dr Salooja for quite some years and can honestly say that her positiveness and professionalism is exemplary even when difficult conversations on treatment have to be made.
- Simply the best. Having been seen by Dr SALOOJA over the last 15 plus years her explanation of any concerns plus her manner make her second to none.
- I have been a patient of Dr Salooja’ for almost 6 years, she is kind, caring and an expert in her field. Dr Sajooja always has time to explain complicated Haematology results in great detail ensuring that you fully understand your condition and care plans