Dr Timothy Leung
Professional statement
Dr Timothy Leung is a consultant psychiatrist based in London. As the consultant psychiatrist for the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK, he is one of the few specialists with a focus on heart and lung psychiatry. He has particular expertise in assessing and treating mental health difficulties in people with physical health problems, including those in people with heart attack, heart failure, congenital heart disease, asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease and heart or lung transplants. He treats a wide spectrum of mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety and panic, adjustment disorders, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and psychosis.
Dr Leung obtained his medical qualification at the University of Cambridge, also completing an intercalated degree in Physiology and Psychology with First Class Honours. His higher General Adult Psychiatry training was on the Maudsley Training Programme, where he gained specialist experience across several specialist areas. This included renal, dermatological and bariatric psychiatry at Guy’s Hospital and diabetes psychiatry at King’s College Hospital, as well as in perinatal psychiatry, early intervention in psychosis, and the National ADHD and Autism service and National Psychosis service.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Leung is passionate about medical education. He has completed fellowships in undergraduate medical education and postgraduate educational quality improvement. He has formal roles as educational supervisor of undergraduate medical students at King’s College London and postgraduate psychiatrists on the Maudsley Training programme, and as an examiner for the Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists final exam. Always keen to continue his own learning, Dr Leung has completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education with Distinction from the University of Cambridge and a Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning with Distinction from Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
Dr Leung has published several journal articles, including a national survey of adaptations to undergraduate psychiatry teaching during the pandemic, and presented at international conferences such as the European Congress of Psychiatry and Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress.
Clinics
Westminster Bridge Consulting Rooms at St Thomas' Hospital Private Healthcare.
SE1 South Bank London, Westminster Bridge Road, London ,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 12 years of experience
- Consultant psychiatrist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Specialist Care
Subspecialties
- Heart and lung psychiatry
- Liaison psychiatry
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
Education
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Cambridge (2013)
- Master of Arts, University of Cambridge (2014)
Teaching posts
- Educational Supervisor, Maudsley Training Programme
- Psychiatry Firm Head and Educational Supervisor, King's College London Medical School
Positions in organisations
- Eductional Supervisor, Maudlsey Training Programme
- Firm Head and Educational Supervisor, King's College London
Publications and conferences
- Leung HTT, Whall JF, Bruce H, Ajaz A, Korszun A. Telesimulation for medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic: experiences and student and faculty evaluation from a UK medical school. European Psychiatry. 2022;65(Suppl 1):S845. |https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.2190
- Leung HTT, Ajaz A, Bruce H, Korszun A. Teaching psychiatry to medical students in the time of COVID-19: experiences from UK medical schools. BJPsych Bulletin. 2021;46(6):342-351. |https://doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2021.67
Prizes and awards
- First prize, oral presentation, Faculty of Liaison Psychiatry Trainees, New Consultants, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Annual Conference (2022)
- Summer Research Scholarship, Laboratory of Behavioural Genetics, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (2010)
Languages spoken
- English
- Chinese
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Cannot recommend Dr Leung highly enough. He is very thorough and attentive. I felt like he was genuinely interested in my experiences and condition and with finding the correct diagnosis. He explained his diagnosis clearly and his thought process that had led him to that conclusion, and the reasons for which he had ruled out other possible diagnoses. Very helpful with insurer-related admin. Very quick to respond to emails.
- Dr Leung was extremely kind and friendly. Made me feel at ease when I usually find things very difficult to talk about. Highly recommend him to anyone.
- Dr Leung was excellent, very attentive and supportive. Incredible listening skills and he spent time detailing feedback and providing a clear plan and next steps. I would certainly recommend Dr Leung
- Very calm and soothing attitude by Dr.Tim helps understand the issues and break it down from a problem solving perspective so that we arrive at a set of solutions that helps the patient make the right choice. Ongoing support is also very valuable
- Dr Leung is warm and friendly, made me feel comfortable. Explained everything very clearly. Was very detailed, and did not rush through the appointment. He listened and involved me in decision-making. Left feeling confident that I will feel better over time. Highly recommend.
- Dr Tim really understands his patients, and puts in effort to do so. I have seen a substantial improvement in my health after seeing him.
- Met Tim after my long term therapist retired A incredibly impressed by the first meeting - friendly, made me feel relaxed and will happily recommend