Professor Sze May Ng OBEConsultant Paediatric Endocrinologist and Consultant Paediatrician in Liverpool
Professor Sze May Ng OBE
Top Doctors Awards: 2023
PhD MBA LLM MSc MBBS FRCPCH FHEA SFFMLM
GMC: 4746449Professional statement
Professor Sze May Ng OBE is a highly respected consultant paediatric endocrinologist and consultant paediatrician of international renown based in Liverpool. She is revered for her expertise in endocrine hormone disorders in children, as well as general paediatrics, growth and puberty. She is also a leading expert in paediatric endocrine disorders, thyroid, puberty, growth and diabetes and has written the books Me and My Hormones and A Guide to Type 1 Diabetes. Additionally she consults on as an expert witness in medicolegal matters.
Professor Ng has an extensive academic background, first qualifying in medicine at the University of Sydney in 1999 before pursuing further training, both in Australia and the north of England. She completed her subspecialty training in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and following this, was awarded the highly prestigious Medical Research Council UK fellowship. She has completed a Master’s in medical science, diabetes and endocrinology and a PhD in child health and neonatal endocrinology at the University of Liverpool. Professor Ng is also an accredited acupuncturist with the British Academy of Western Medical Acupuncture and a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics. Her wealth of expertise and clinical experience have brought her international renown and she was awarded an OBE as part of Her Majesty The Queen’s 2022 Birthday Honours in recognition of her service to people with diabetes, autism and disabilities. Alongside her clinical responsibilities at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust, she is also an associate medical director. Professor Ng sees private patients at Spire Liverpool Hospital.
Additional to her extensive medical education, Professor Ng holds a number of certifications relating to medicolegal matters and healthcare management, including a Master of Laws qualification, an advanced higher diploma in healthcare business and finance and a Master’s in business administration. Professor Ng regularly appears in court as an expert witness, sharing her specialist insight on cases involving general paediatrics, as well as paediatric endocrinology and diabetes. She is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a senior fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management. She holds a number of senior positions in medical education, including as honorary professor at Edge Hill University and honorary associate professor at the University of Liverpool.
Throughout her career, Professor Ng has been awarded a number of prizes in recognition of the excellence of her research and dedication to her practice, including National Clinical Excellence awards in 2018 and 2021 and Diabetes UK’s Arnold Bloom and Mary McKinnon Awards. She has also received the University of Liverpool Alumni Award and is a Diabetes Quality in Care winner. She serves as voluntary chief medical advisor for Action4Diabetes, a UK based charity which aids disadvantaged children who have diabetes in south east Asia.
Professor Ng maintains an active interest in research and holds the esteemed position of officer for research for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and formerly was a training advisor for the College’s endocrinology and diabetes programmes. Professor Ng has been featured in the Lancet, the world's highest impact academic journal, in their In Focus Profile in 2023. She is also editor in chief for Diabetes Care for Children and Young People and regularly serves as a reviewer for the world’s leading academic journals. Additionally, she has published a wealth of her own academic papers throughout her esteemed career. She has also authored several books on topics within her specialist field, including diabetes management and the endocrine system and hormonal conditions.
Additionally, she has written a book on autism ‘A Journey with Brendan’, providing a first-hand account of bringing up a child with autism, bringing together a wide range of resources and practical advice to help families cope. She is an autism advocate, promoting awareness by regularly contributing to international parenting podcasts and magazines on the topic.
Appointment Duration: All appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes.
Professor Ng has an extensive academic background, first qualifying in medicine at the University of Sydney in 1999 before pursuing further training, both in Australia and the north of England. She completed her subspecialty training in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and following this, was awarded the highly prestigious Medical Research Council UK fellowship. She has completed a Master’s in medical science, diabetes and endocrinology and a PhD in child health and neonatal endocrinology at the University of Liverpool. Professor Ng is also an accredited acupuncturist with the British Academy of Western Medical Acupuncture and a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics. Her wealth of expertise and clinical experience have brought her international renown and she was awarded an OBE as part of Her Majesty The Queen’s 2022 Birthday Honours in recognition of her service to people with diabetes, autism and disabilities. Alongside her clinical responsibilities at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust, she is also an associate medical director. Professor Ng sees private patients at Spire Liverpool Hospital.
Additional to her extensive medical education, Professor Ng holds a number of certifications relating to medicolegal matters and healthcare management, including a Master of Laws qualification, an advanced higher diploma in healthcare business and finance and a Master’s in business administration. Professor Ng regularly appears in court as an expert witness, sharing her specialist insight on cases involving general paediatrics, as well as paediatric endocrinology and diabetes. She is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a senior fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management. She holds a number of senior positions in medical education, including as honorary professor at Edge Hill University and honorary associate professor at the University of Liverpool.
Throughout her career, Professor Ng has been awarded a number of prizes in recognition of the excellence of her research and dedication to her practice, including National Clinical Excellence awards in 2018 and 2021 and Diabetes UK’s Arnold Bloom and Mary McKinnon Awards. She has also received the University of Liverpool Alumni Award and is a Diabetes Quality in Care winner. She serves as voluntary chief medical advisor for Action4Diabetes, a UK based charity which aids disadvantaged children who have diabetes in south east Asia.
Professor Ng maintains an active interest in research and holds the esteemed position of officer for research for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and formerly was a training advisor for the College’s endocrinology and diabetes programmes. Professor Ng has been featured in the Lancet, the world's highest impact academic journal, in their In Focus Profile in 2023. She is also editor in chief for Diabetes Care for Children and Young People and regularly serves as a reviewer for the world’s leading academic journals. Additionally, she has published a wealth of her own academic papers throughout her esteemed career. She has also authored several books on topics within her specialist field, including diabetes management and the endocrine system and hormonal conditions.
Additionally, she has written a book on autism ‘A Journey with Brendan’, providing a first-hand account of bringing up a child with autism, bringing together a wide range of resources and practical advice to help families cope. She is an autism advocate, promoting awareness by regularly contributing to international parenting podcasts and magazines on the topic.
Appointment Duration: All appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes.
Clinics
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Liverpool, , 0Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 27 years of experience
- Consultant general paediatrician and paediatric endocrinologist, Spire Liverpool Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Diabetes
- Disorders of puberty
Professional memberships
- Fellow, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy
Education
- MBBS(Hons), Bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery, University of Sydney, Australia (1999)
- MSc, Medical science, diabetes and endocrinology, University of Liverpool
Teaching posts
- Honorary professor, Edge Hill University (2022 - present)
- Honorary associate professor, University of Liverpool (2019 - present)
Positions in organisations
- Chair, National Institute Health Research Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN)/BSPED Clinical Studies Group (CSG) for Diabetes in Children
- Advisory council member, International Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Society (ISPAD)
Publications and conferences
- Professor Ng has published over one hundred and fifty academic papers throughout her esteemed career. You can see some of her work on Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Web of Science and Diabetes UK.
- Professor Ng has also authored three books on diabetes management, autism and the endocrine system.
Prizes and awards
- Arnold Bloom Award, Diabetes UK (2023)
- OBE, Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Queen’s Birthday Honours List (2022)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4746449
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- I would highly recommend Prof May Ng OBE to anyone seeking expert care in hormones. She take the time to explain complex hormonal issues in a clear and reassuring way. Appointments never feel rushed, and questions are always welcomed and answered thoughtfully. What really stands out is the holistic and compassionate approach
- Excellent children hormone Professor. Top notch. Treated and diagnosis made quickly. We high
- excellent very knowledgable - happy to have travelled far to see the Prof
- Superb doc. Would definitely recommend
- Prof may Ng OBE is in our opinion the top paediatric endocrinologist in the UK. Superb consultation and very efficient
- Review for Professor May Ng Absolutely amazing! She gave me information and insights that, in the two years since my daughter’s diagnosis—and after seeing both NHS and private diabetes teams—no one else had provided. From understanding her insulin needs, activity levels,food
- Prof May Ng is a top doctor endocrinologist and children's hormones doctor for puberty and growth. Highly recommend her.
- Top notch consultant professor. Great communications and would recommend to anyone
- We have seen Prof May Ng several times now and each time the visit is well worth the few hours of travel. She is kind and knowledgeable and my daughter likes her a lot.