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Dr Tom C Dawson
Paediatrics in Worcester, Edgbaston and Cheltenham
MBBS MRCPCH MSc Allergy
GMC: 4475165Professional statement
Dr Tom C Dawson is a leading consultant paediatrician specialising in allergies, who treats patients privately in Birmingham and Worcester. With over 20 years of experience, Dr Dawson is an expert in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of food allergies, eczema, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and urticaria. Also, he specialises in the administration of immunotherapy.
After earning his bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery from University College, London, Dr Dawson completed junior training, junior paediatric training, and advanced paediatric training in numerous leading hospitals across the country. As a result, he gained specialist experience in allergy and infectious disease, hepatology, rheumatology, and paediatric intensive care. He also completed a year-long position as a clinical fellow and then acting clinical lecturer researching the Meningococcal B vaccine. In 2014, Dr Dawson was awarded his master of science in allergy from Imperial College London.
Since 2009, Dr Dawson has held a position as a consultant paediatrician at the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. During this period, he has developed and led the trust's paediatric allergy services, establishing diagnostic services and provision of immunotherapy. Additionally, Dr Dawson treats patients privately at MidlandHealth, Birmingham, where it is possible to book a consultation with him on Friday or Saturday mornings, and at Barbourne Health Centre, Worcester. Consultations with Dr Dawson last 45 minutes with testing, or 30 minutes without.
Alongside his clinical work, he is the chair of both the Three Counties Allergy and the Midlands Paediatric Allergy Groups. He remains actively interested in research and has links with Worcester University and is the hospital’s lead paediatric researcher. He has contributed to meetings, both nationally and internationally. He is a member of various renowned bodies, such as his membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) and the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI). He forms part of the BRIT committee overseeing the BRIT registry responsible for monitoring the efficacy of immunotherapy nationwide, and the RCPCH/BSACI Standards Group, which develops national standards for paediatric allergy services.
After earning his bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery from University College, London, Dr Dawson completed junior training, junior paediatric training, and advanced paediatric training in numerous leading hospitals across the country. As a result, he gained specialist experience in allergy and infectious disease, hepatology, rheumatology, and paediatric intensive care. He also completed a year-long position as a clinical fellow and then acting clinical lecturer researching the Meningococcal B vaccine. In 2014, Dr Dawson was awarded his master of science in allergy from Imperial College London.
Since 2009, Dr Dawson has held a position as a consultant paediatrician at the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. During this period, he has developed and led the trust's paediatric allergy services, establishing diagnostic services and provision of immunotherapy. Additionally, Dr Dawson treats patients privately at MidlandHealth, Birmingham, where it is possible to book a consultation with him on Friday or Saturday mornings, and at Barbourne Health Centre, Worcester. Consultations with Dr Dawson last 45 minutes with testing, or 30 minutes without.
Alongside his clinical work, he is the chair of both the Three Counties Allergy and the Midlands Paediatric Allergy Groups. He remains actively interested in research and has links with Worcester University and is the hospital’s lead paediatric researcher. He has contributed to meetings, both nationally and internationally. He is a member of various renowned bodies, such as his membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) and the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI). He forms part of the BRIT committee overseeing the BRIT registry responsible for monitoring the efficacy of immunotherapy nationwide, and the RCPCH/BSACI Standards Group, which develops national standards for paediatric allergy services.
Clinics
Barbourne Health Centre
Worcester, 44 Droitwich Rd, WR3 7LHMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant Paediatrician, Midland Health, Birmingham (2022-present)
Subspecialties
- Allergic reaction response
- Allergy diagnostics
Professional memberships
- Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH)
- Member of the British Registry for Immunotherapy (BRIT)
Teaching posts
- MBBS, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University College London (1992-1997)
- MSc Allergy, Master of Science, Imperial College London (2010-2014)
Positions in organisations
- Lead of the Worcestershire NHS Paediatric Allergy Service
- Chair of the Midlands Paediatric Allergy Group
Publications and conferences
- Dr Dawson's publications can be found on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4475165
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- Getting around with a pram/lots of baby gear was challenging, though the building is historic, and the staff were helpful. Perhaps include honest accessibility info in emails prior to visiting so that people know what to expect. Perhaps consider air conditioning - it was muggy in the building. Dr Dawson was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, and I felt reassured and more equipped after the appointment. I was also impressed that I could book a weekend appointment at short notice.
- Not happy with the service. The clinic was running late which i was not bothered by but then i felt like i was not being listened to. My daughter has new onset of eczema and i was told to apply steroid instead of ruling out allergies. The reason i went private was to rule out allergies. A blood test should have been carried out only four allergens were tested out via skin prick test. I feel unhappy as it has not put my mind at ease. My child is still suffering so what did i pay for.
- We saw Dr Tom Dawson to help investigate the underlying cause of our daughter's reactions. He was very polite, considerate & thorough, taking a full history alongside an Allergen Prick test before providing a diagnosis. Our daughter was very pleased with the outcome, thank you!
- We’re so grateful to Dr. Dawson for the wonderful care given to Bodie. He was kind, patient, reassuring and thorough — taking the time to explain everything clearly and making Bodie feel completely at ease, especially during the allergy testing.
- I recently had a consultation with Dr. Dawson for my 4-month-old daughter, and I couldn’t be more grateful.** He is a highly qualified and understanding pediatrician, with a wonderfully caring approach to little ones. My baby was calm and relaxed in his hands.
- Dr Dawson was extremely kind, thorough and explained everything very well to me. He was also a big hit with my little girl, who loved interacting with him. The clinic was excellent and the staff helpful and friendly.
- So glad we decided to see Dr Dawson privately to have allergy testing for our child. He was brilliant with our daughter, who was feeling anxious. I would absolutely recommend.
- Dr Dawson made my daughter feel at ease whilst in her appointment. We both felt listened to and heard. Thank you for your invaluable advice and reassurance.
- Dr Dawson was friendly, professional and knowledgeable and provided us with reassurance along with an understanding of how to try and manage our son’s symptoms. We are grateful for how quickly Dr Dawson saw us and the service we have received after the initial consultation.