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Dr Salim Shafeek

Haematology in Birmingham

MD FRCP FRCP(Ed) DipRCPath (Haem) FRCPath (Haem)
GMC: 4464727

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Leukaemia
Lymphoma
Multiple myeloma
Myeloproliferative disorders
Anaemia
Thrombosis
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Professional statement

Dr Salim Shafeek is an expert haematologist and haemato-oncologist in the West Midlands region in Birmingham, Worcester and Droitwich, who holds a special interest in lymphoma and myeloma. He treats general haematology, including haemato-oncology, thrombosis-haemostasis, red cell disorders and acute and chronic leukaemia.

Dr Shafeek trained in haemato-oncology in the West Midlands regional rotation at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham City Hospital and the University Hospital Coventry and Warwick from 1995 until 2001. He is currently the Clinical Director for the Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust and is actively involved in the restructuring of the cancer network in the county.

Dr Shafeek teaches both undergraduates and postgraduates through the University of Birmingham and was an examiner for the MRCP (UK) Royal College of Physicians London, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Currently examiner for FRCPath (Haematology). He has close links with the Cure Leukaemia charity and is involved in fundraising activities and fundraising for the breast cancer unit in Worcester.

Clinics

The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare
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    The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare

    Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, B15 2FQ,

    Medical insurances accepted

    I'm paying for myself

Credentials

Professional experience

  • 32 years of experience
  • Former clinical director of Haemato-Oncology, Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust (Teaching)
  • Consultant Haematologist, Harborne Hospital, HCA Healthcare, Birmingham (present)
  • Consultant Haematologist, BMI Priory Edgbaston (present)
  • ​Consultant Haematologist, BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital (present)
  • Consultant Haematologist, Spire Southbank, Worcester (present)
  • Clinical Trial Experience, Chief Trial Haematology Lead for Worcestershire Acute Trust (present)
  • Consultant TDL laboratory staff, BMI Priory Hospital in Birmingham (present)
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Subspecialties

  • Leukaemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative disorder
  • Anaemia
  • Thrombosis
  • Haemostasis
  • Aplastic anaemia
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Bone marrow transplant aspirate
  • Essential thrombocythaemia
  • Haemochromatosis
  • Haemoglobinuria
  • Hodgkin's disease
  • Iron metabolism
  • Myelodysplastic syndrome
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloproliferative disorders
  • Platelets disorders
  • Polycythaemia vera
  • Purpura
  • Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH)
  • Thalassaemia
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Thrombosis – PE/DVT
  • Obstetric Haematology – Thrombosis / Haemostasis
  • Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia
  • Trephine biopsy
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Professional memberships

  • Member of British and American Society of Haematology
  • Fellow of Royal College of Physicians, London & Edinburgh
  • Fellow of Royal College of Pathology, London
  • Member of UK Myeloma Forum
  • Member of UK CLL Forum
  • Member of UK Thromboprophylaxis Forum
  • Member of Associations of Physicians, India
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Education

  • FRCPath (Haematology) Royal College of Pathology, London (2002)
  • FRCP (Edinburgh) Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (1999)
  • FRCP Royal College of Physicians, London (1998)
  • DipRCPath Royal College of Pathology (1997)
  • MD University of Calicut, Kerala (1989)
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Teaching posts

  • Senior Lecturer in Clinical Haematology, University of Birmingham (present)
  • Medical Advisory Panel for treatment in CLL (2009)
  • Examiner, MRCP Paces for Royal College of Physicians, London, Edinburgh and Glasgow (2008 - 2024)
  • Examiner for Royal College of Pathology (FRCPath London)
  • Offers courses to GPs, medical students, postgraduate students and junior medical staff
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Positions in organisations

  • Principal Investigator for National Clinical Trials (NCRI-UK)

Publications and conferences

  • Has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Reviewer for Cancer Peer Review.
  • Presents both nationally and internationally.
  • DEFINING THE DOSE OF GEMTUZUMAB(OZOGAMICIN) IN AML A COMPARITIVE RANDOMISED STUDY MRC AML 17 TRIAL. ALAN BURNETT, JAMIE CAVENAGH, NIGEL RUSSELL ET AL – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SALIM SHAFEEK (WORCESTERSHIRE ROYAL TRUST. HAEMATOLOGICA FEB 2016
  • ADDITION OF GEMTUZUMAB (OZOGAMICIN) TO INDUCTION CHEMOTHERAPY IMPROVES SURVIVAL IN OLDER PATIENTS WITH AML-MRC AML TRIAL DATA- JCO 30TH JULY 2012 PROF ALAN BURNETT, CHARLIE CRADDOCK, DON MILLIGAN ET AL – ACKNOWLEGEMENT –SALIM SHAFEEK (WORCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL)
  • PROSPECTIVE MRD MONITORING TO PREDICT RELAPSE OF APML & TO DIRECT PREEMTIVE ARSENIC TRIOXIDE TREATMENT –MRC AML 15 TRIAL PROF DAVID GRIMWADE ET AL – ACKOWLEDGEMENT SALIM SHAFEEK (WORCESTERSHIRE ROAYL HOSPITAL) JCO 9TH FEB 2009
  • FIRST-LINE TREATMENT WITH ZOLEDRONIC ACID AS COMPARED WITH ORAL CLODRONATE IN MULTIPLE MYELOMA(MRC MYELOMA IX) AS RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL: LANCET 376 (0757) PP 1989-1999 GARETH MORGAN , FAITH DAVIES ET AL- SALIM SHAFEEK (WORCESTESHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL)
  • Image in Blood Med. Pamidronate induced osteonecrosis of the jaw in a myeloma patient. S.Paneesha,S.Shafeek,N.Barnard,U.Udeshi. https://www.bloodmed.com/education/case1.asp?id=194.
  • Image in Blood Med. Variant acute promyelocytic leukaemia presenting with massive intracerebral haemorrhage. S Paneesha, S Shafeek, C Phillips and R Stockley https://www.bloodmed.com/education/case1.asp?id=195.
  • CLIMATIC INFLUENCE ON HAEMOGLOBIN LEVELS OF BLOOD DONORS. SHAFEEK S, BECKMAN N. SMITH N, GABRA G, TRANSFUSION TODAY, NO. 28. SEPTEMBER 1996, PAGE 6-8.
  • TREATMENT OF ANAEMIA OF PROGRESSIVE RENAL FAILURE WITH RECOMBINANT ERYTHROPOIETIN - A PRELIMINARY REPORT. SALIM K.A, SHAFEEK S, MATHEW T.J.ASSO PHYSICIANS OF INDIA, VOL 40, PAGE 42-3, JANUARY 1992.
  • CHICKENPOX INDUCED PANCYTOPENIA AND PROMPT RESPONSE TO HIGH DOSE INTRAVENOUS IMMUNOGLOBULIN. SHAFEEK. S, SALIM K.A, JAPI, VOL 40, NO. 10: PAGE 689-690 1992.
  • ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODY SYNDROME OF SLE PRESENTING AS DEEP THROMBOSIS. SHAFEEK.S,SALIM.K.A. JAPI,FEBRUARYL992,VOL4O,NO2,PAGE 125-126.
  • NON-HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA PRESENTING AS PURE RED CELL APLASIA. SHAFEEK S, SALIM.K.A, JAPI, VOL. 40. NO. 11. PAGE 765 - 766. 1992
  • The Quadruplet Combination of Carfilzomib, Cyclophosphamide , Lenalidomide and dexamethasone is safe and well tolerated as induction therapy for Newly diagnosed , transplant eligible Myeloma patients (Myeloma XI+ trial UK) Faith Davies , Nigel Russell, Gordon Cook , Donald Milligan , Salim Shafeek , Gareth Morgan et al EHA 12th June 2015 Oral presentation.
  • The UK & Ireland Perspective of Relapsed refractory Multiple Myeloma(PASS) treated with Lenalidomide, Bortezomib & Thalidomide. Multicenter Observational PASS study. Poster EHA 2014 Jenny Bird, Salim Shafeek, John Ashcroft, Roger Owen & Graham Jackson
  • Toxicity & Efficacy of Bendamustine in CLL & Indolent NHL – A Multicenter observational of real life experience in UK. Poster EHA 2015 Duncan Murray, Supratik Basu, Salim Shafeek, Sridhar Chaganti, Shankara Paneesha & Sebastian Francis
  • High dose ARA-C/Amsacrine as salvage therapy in Acute leukaemias- Regional transplant centre experience .S. Paneesha, S.Shafeek, P.Mahendra, C.Craddock.(BSH Poster - April 2002 )
  • Two cases of Post Transfusion Hyperhaemolysis in Sickle cell disease. S.Shafeek, M.Jabbar, M.J.Strevens,D.Bareford ,N.Smith ;British Journal of Haematology ,Suppl 1 March 2000: Page 38.
  • A baby with combined hyperlipidaemia presenting as Anaemia & Milky Blood Salim K.A. Shafeek S, Blood Vol 76, No. 10: 46a. Suppl: November 15th 1990
  • A case of haemolysis due to excess serum copper possibly from dietary sources in a patient having Low serum Caeruloplasmin. Salim K.A, Shafeek.S. Blood Vol 76, No 10, 46a, suppl: Nov 15th 1990.
  • Effect of short course Alpha Interferon in chronic myelogenous leukaemia. Salim K.A, Shafeek S, Sathianathan P. Abstract – British Joumal of Haematology, August 1992 (ISH Special)
  • An unusual case of eosinophilic granuloma (Langerhans Cell Granuloma) -1991 - API Agra, India. Salim K.A, Shafeek S. Presented at Asso Physicians of India National Conference.
  • Ondansetron versus high dose metoclopramide in Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting - A preliminary report. Salim K.A., Shafeek. S, Sathyanathan P. Presented at API National Conference April 1992.
  • Mucor Mycotic Osteitis and Rhinocerebral mucormycosis in a diabetic patient with Diabetiv Ketoacidosis. Shafeek, Salim KA- Presented at API meeting,April1992
  • A clinical profile of acute intermittent Porphyria - twelve cases. Salim K.A, Shafeek. S, Sathyanathan P, Paper Presented at API January 1993.
  • An unusual case of systemic amyloidosis and plasma cell dyscrasia in a 62 year old man. Salim K.A., Shafeek S., Sathyanathan P. Paper presented for API, January 1993.
  • Pseudotumour of right leg in a patient with haemophilia - A. Salim K.A. Shafeek, Sathyanathan P, paper presented for API January 1993.
  • Effect of ondansetron (5H3 receptor antagonist) in the relief of symptoms in malignant Carcinoid syndrome. Salim. K.A., Shafeek. S, Manoj. C. Paper presented for API January 1992.
  • Clinical effect of octreotide (Sandostatin) in controlling the symptoms of Malignant carcinoid syndrome. Salim. K.A, Shafeek. S, Manoj. S. Paper presented for API January 1993.
  • Lymes Disease - Calicut Experience. Salim. K.A, Shafeek. S. Sathyanathan. P. Paper presented for API January 1993.
  • Lenalidomide Induction and Maintenance for Transplant-Eligible Patients of All Ages with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (2018)
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Prizes and awards

  • Winner, G.K.Warrier Memorial Gold Medal, First rank in Postgraduate Medicine, University of Calicut (1992)
  • Best Outgoing Postgraduate Student in Medicine, University of Calicut (1992)
  • Indian Association of Paediatrics Quiz, runner-up (1987)
  • Clinical Excellence Awards (CEA) - Level 9 (Equivalent to Bronze nationally)
  • Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust Chairman’s Special Award for patient care and fundraising for leukaemia charities (2023)
  • Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust Patient Choice Award (2021)
  • Nominated by Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust for the Parliamentary Healthcare Award (2022)
  • Nominated by patients as a Commonwealth Games Baton Bearer (2023)
  • Top Trust-level Clinical Excellence Awards
  • Fundraising Team Award for Cure Leukaemia (Rowan Rambles team) (2023)
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Languages spoken

  • English
  • Malayalam
Registration number: 4464727

Reviews

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  • 14 April 2026

    H.H.

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  • Dr Shafeek was excellent. Very professional, an amazing listener and extremely reassuring. Found him to be really positive and encouraging too.
    9 February 2026

    S.F.

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  • Dr Salim was very understanding and thorough. Thank you for all your help.
    8 January 2026

    D.J.

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  • First class attention and treatment.N issues or complaints
    15 December 2025

    C.W.

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  • 27 October 2025

    C.W.

    Verified patient
  • First class service. Dr Shafeek and his nurse were wonderful. Kind and empathetic put my Mums mind at rest and helped her understand what was needed. Superb hospital, immaculate, no wait at all. Highly recommend.
    22 August 2025

    C.P.

    Verified patient
  • Consultant was excellent, although my health needs are complex, he knew exactly what was wrong and came up with a plan. Huge relief. Thank you so much.
    20 August 2025

    M.H.

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  • 26 February 2025

    P.R.

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  • 20 February 2025

    M.W.

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  • Explained everything & was very reassuring, which takes a lot of worry away. Great Doctor would recommend to anyone.
    12 January 2025

    J.T.

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Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Anaemia

Leukaemia

Lymphoma

Multiple myeloma

Myeloproliferative disorders

Thrombosis

The doctor also specialises in:

Aplastic anaemia

Bleeding disorders

Bone marrow transplant

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Essential thrombocythaemia

Haemochromatosis

Hodgkin's lymphoma

Hyperferritinaemia

Iron deficiency

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr Salim Shafeek's specialty?

Dr Salim Shafeek is a consultant specialising in Haematology, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

Which conditions and treatments does Dr Salim Shafeek specialise in?

Dr Salim Shafeek is a haematologist (Blood Specialist) who provides assessment and treatment for Thrombosis, Multiple myeloma, Myeloproliferative disorders, Lymphoma, Anaemia and Leukaemia. During your consultation, you will be informed of the most suitable options following a personalised evaluation.

How many years of experience does Dr Salim Shafeek have?

Dr Salim Shafeek has 32 years of professional experience as a consultant haematologist (Blood Specialist), providing specialist assessment and treatment in this medical field.

What do patients say about Dr Salim Shafeek?

Patients give a rating of 4.9 out of 5 to Dr Salim Shafeek, a score considered excellent. This average is based on 26 verified patient reviews, reflecting the experience of those who have attended an appointment.

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Where does Dr Salim Shafeek practise?

Dr Salim Shafeek practices in the following locations:

  • Birmingham at Mindelsohn Way, B15 2FQ
  • Birmingham at Priory Road, Edgbaston

In-person consultations are available at these locations as a Haematology.

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Yes, Dr Salim Shafeek offers private appointments for patients seeking flexible and direct access to a consultant haematologist (Blood Specialist).

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Dr Salim Shafeek is a haematologist (Blood Specialist) who offers consultations in English and Malayalam.

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