Consultant Haematologist
Dr Robbie McNeil
Dr Robbie McNeil
BSc (Hons) MBChB FRCP FRCPath
I work as a consultant haematologist - a senior medical doctor that specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of haematological or blood disorders.
I work in the NHS in addition to providing clinics at two independent hospitals in Scotland:
- Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital
- Kings Park Hospital, Stirling
Having trained in the UK, I have almost 15 years experience in clinical haematology and have been a consultant since 2015. Its a real privilege to do this job and I enjoy meeting new patients and their families.
You will find links on this website to allow easy booking of appointments and also the ability to contact me via a webform.
Training
Dr McNeil graduated MBChB in 2006 from the University of Glasgow. During his undergraduate training he also did a 2 year intercalated BSc (Hons) degree in Immunology in 2004. He won an Otago scholarship to study in Dunedin, New Zealand in 2005.
He completed Foundation training then Core Medical Training in the West of Scotland between 2006-2010 and passed the Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) exam in 2010. At this early stage he developed a passion for Haematology having worked in the specialty at Gartnavel General Hospital and the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow.
In 2010 he started higher specialist training in Haematology in the West of Scotland gaining experience in laboratory and clinical aspects of the specialty in both city teaching hospitals (including the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre) and district general hospitals . He passed the
Fellowship examination of the Royal College of Pathologists UK (FRCPath) in 2014.
Clinical Experience
In 2015 he was appointed as a consultant haematologist at St John's Hospital in Livingston. He led the department in a multidisciplinary project for expansion of the outpatient chemotherapy ward which became the Edinburgh Cancer Centre @ St John's. He contributed to undergraduate teaching and developed an interest in clinical management. He was elevated to Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCP Edin) in view of his clinical excellence.
In 2020 he moved to be a consultant haematologist at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert where his clinical practice encompasses inpatient, outpatient and laboratory haematology. He teaches medical students and has been an educational supervisor for resident doctors. In recognition of his academic contribution to teaching he was appointed as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Glasgow.
Dr McNeil has a research interest in ITP and myeloma and is a principal investigator for clinical trials in these areas at Forth Valley. He was appointed Clinical Director for the diagnostic specialties at Forth Valley in 2023.
As a consultant haematologist, Dr McNeil has experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of blood disorders including:
- Anaemia
- Disorders of White Blood Cells and Platelets
- General Haematology problems
- Haemato-Oncology blood cancers
- Investigation of Lymphadenopathy or Splenomegaly
- Haemostasis and thrombosis problems including bleeding tendency assessment and providing anticoagulation advice
His clinics focus on providing outpatient assessment, clinical opinions and consultant follow up where necessary. He provides good continuity of care.
He accepts self paying patients and is also recognised by the following insurers:
- BUPA
- Aviva
- AXA
- WPA
- General and Medical
- Cigna
- Allianz
- Healix
General enquiries
Have a question? Send Dr McNeil a message with this form:
Appointments
For Kings Park Hospital appointments please book online via the Circle Health website or by calling 08081895773
For Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital appointments please book via this webform or call 01314472340
Links
BUPA: Dr Robbie McNeil