Dr Robbie McNeil
Dr Robbie McNeil
BSc (Hons) MBChB FRCP (Edin)
I am a consultant haematologist - a senior medical doctor that specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of haematological or blood disorders.
I am mostly based in the NHS but have clinics in the following private hospitals:
- Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital
- Kings Park Hospital, Stirling
- Ross Hall Clinic Braehead, Glasgow
Having trained in the UK, I have 15 years experience in clinical haematology and have been a consultant since 2015. It's 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 or to contact my secretary.
Training
Dr McNeil graduated MBChB from the University of Glasgow. During his undergraduate training he also did a 2 year intercalated BSc (Hons) degree in Immunology . He won an Otago scholarship to study in Dunedin, New Zealand.
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 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 is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. Having previously had management experience as a Clinical Director, he is now the Training Programme Director in charge of training haematologists in the West of Scotland.
As a consultant haematologist, Dr McNeil has experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of blood disorders including:
- Anaemia (low haemoglobin)
- Disorders of White Blood Cells and Platelets
- General Haematology problems including Polycythaemia (high haemoglobin)
- Investigation of Lymphadenopathy or Splenomegaly
- Investigation of Paraprotein results / MGUS / Myeloma
- Haemostasis and thrombosis problems including bleeding tendency assessment and providing anticoagulation advice in unprovoked leg Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) cases
His clinics focus on providing outpatient assessment, clinical opinions and follow up where necessary. He is friendly and approachable. He provides consultant delivered care with good continuity. Consultations can be face to face, virtual on MS Teams or by telephone. You will receive a copy of your GP letter promptly following each consultation.
He accepts self paying patients and is also recognised by the following insurers:
- BUPA
- Aviva
- AXA
- WPA
- General and Medical
- Cigna
- Allianz
- Healix
FEEs (From March 2026)
Self Paying Patients New Patient Consultation Fee: £250
Self Paying Patients Return Consultation Fee : £170
Do Not Attend (DNA) or Late Cancellation (up to 48h prior ) : £149
Appointments
For Kings Park Hospital and Ross Hall Clinic appointments please book online via the Circle Health website or by calling 08081895773
For Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital appointments please book via this website or call 01314472340
For advice on booking please call my secretary on 08000431523 or email admin@kagmed.co.uk
Please note that not all free appointment slots are visible on the online booking systems. Additional availability is often possible by contacting each hospital by telephone.
I only see adult patients aged 18 and over.
Links
BUPA: Dr Robbie McNeil