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What we do

The department of Metabolic Medicine provided key specialist services within Diabetes, Endocrinology and Lipid disorder management for patients from Sunderland, North Durham, Easington, Washington and South Tyneside.

The Department comprises a dedicated Out-Patient and In-Patient Area/Ward.

Ward D40
This is the main ward for patients with primary diabetes or endocrine related problems at Sunderland Royal Hospital. We have established an In-Patient Team dedicated to supporting patients and staff.

Ward 5
This is the main ward for patients with primary diabetes or endocrine related problems at South Tyneside General Hospital. We have established an In-Patient Team dedicated to supporting patients and staff.

Out-Patient Services
Several general and dedicated Sub-Speciality Clinics have been established within the unit and in association with colleagues from allied services.

Research and Innovation

As a research active department we keenly support local, regional and national research projects with Sunderland University, National Research Centres and have established links with National Institute of Health Research (NIHR).

Who we are
  • Clinical Director - John Painter
  • Directorate Manager - Rob Parnaby
  • Matron – Chris Cairns for South Tyneside and June Lawson for Sunderland
  • Ward Manager D40 - Amy Carey 
  • Junior Sisters – Amanda Wight, Chai Delgado
  • Ward Manager, Ward 5 – Viv Cockburn

Consultants

South Tyneside

  • Dr Al-Sharefi 
  • Dr Vanka - locum

Sunderland

  • Dr Nayar
  • Dr Carey
  • Dr Joshi
  • Dr Bishop
  • Dr Artham - locum

Diabetic Specialist Nurses 

South Tyneside

  • Kay Brown
  • Samantha Lambert 
  • Anne Marie Foster
  • Lyn McCluskey
  • Katie Smith
  • Anne Marie Foster
  • Samantha Lambert

Sunderland

  • Melissa Robinson - in-patients
  • Michelle Faith - in-patients
  • Julie Anne Coates
  • Jackie Todd
  • Karen Johnson
  • Shiji Joy

Endocrine Specialist Nurse

  • Jim Smith - Sunderland
  • Karen Johnson - Sunderland
  • Kay Brown -South Tyneside

Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND)/Diabetes co-ordinator

  • Michelle Duffy

Endocrine Specialist Nurse (SRH)

  • Jim Smith
  • Karen Johnson

Diabetes Specialist Dietitians (SRH)

  • Janine Bell
  • Cara Lovell
  • Valerie Davies
  • Roseanne Raine
  • April Eastham-Haithwaite 

Diabetes Specialist Podiatrists (SRH)

  • Elaine Ricci
  • Diane Knowles
  • Lisa Wright
  • Evelyn McGee 

Clinical Psychologist (SRH)

  • Janis McGhee

Health Care Assistants (SRH)

  • Abby Baster
  • Carol Croft

Data Co-Ordinator (SRH)

  • Amanda Lee
  • Michelle Duffy

Research and Innovation (SRH)

  • Andrew Smith (Research Nurse)
  • Louise Fairlie (Clinical Trials Officer)

Secretaries

  • Debbi Dixon - Sunderland
  • Michelle Herworth - Sunderland
  • Rachel Lambert - Sunderland
  • Sam Pearson - South Tyneside

Administration Assistants

  • Lisa Fenwick - Sunderland
  • Lynne Stephenson - Sunderland

Receptionist (SRH)

  • Bethany Molloy
  • Misma Begum

Where we are based

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Medicine, Entrance 10, Sunderland Royal Hospital

South Tyneside District Hospital

Ward 17, Diabetes Centre – South Tyneside District Hospital

How you can contact us
  • Metabolic Medicine Reception (SRH) Ext: 40180
  • Dr Carey & Dr De-Alwis Secretary: Debbi Dixon (SRH) Ext: 47449
  • Dr Joshi & Dr Bishop Secretary: Michelle Herworth (SRH) Ext: 42160
  • Dr Nayar Secretary: Rachel Lambert (SRH)  Ext: 42180
  • Administration assistants: Anneka Atkinson and Lisa Weston (SRH) Ext: 42476
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurses Administration assistant: Lisa Fenwick (SRH)  Ext: 42777
  • Metabolic Medicine Consultant Bleep (SRH): 52287 or via switchboard
  • In-Patient Diabetes Specialist Nurses (SRH) Bleep 59842
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurses (STFT): 2022161
  • Inpatient diabetes nurse (STFT): bleep 161
  • Dr Gan & Dr Heggie Secretary: Sam Pearson Ext: 2855
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