Dr. Hisam Siddiqi

Consultant Haematologist | GMC: 6084828

📞 07818 000917

Specialist in Anaemia, Abnormal Blood Counts, Blood Cancers, Transfusion problems, Bleeding & Clotting problems 

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Dr. Siddiqi Offers

Face-to-face consultations at Blackheath Hospital

Video and telephone consultations available at request

Who We Are

Dr. Siddiqi Profile

Dr. Siddiqi is a distinguished Haematologist at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust, known for his expertise in the rapid diagnosis and management of complex haematological conditions.

 

His areas of specialisation include anaemia, enlarged lymph nodes, bleeding and clotting disorders, leukaemia, lymphomas, and both benign and malignant haematology.

 

With extensive experience, Dr. Siddiqi is highly skilled in performing bone marrow procedures with detailed analysis, conducting venesections, and prescribing chemotherapy for a variety of haematological cancers, ensuring patients receive comprehensive and timely care.

 

Dr. Siddiqi graduated in medicine in 2002 and has since built an impressive career. He was admitted as a member of the Royal College of Medicine in 2012 and later became a fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists in the UK in 2022. His haematology training spanned prestigious institutions in Glasgow and Birmingham, including the Beatson Cancer Centre the UK’s second-largest cancer centre-as well as Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, both ranked among the world’s top 100 hospitals by Newsweek. He completed his training as a Senior Registrar in Clinical Haematology at City Hospital Birmingham, where he honed his skills in managing complex cases.

 

Dr. Siddiqi’s first consultant role was at City Hospital Birmingham, where he contributed to the Haemato-Oncology Team, handling haematological malignancies, haemoglobinopathies, haemostasis, and blood transfusion challenges. Since September 2024, he has served as a substantive Haematology Consultant at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust, working in a busy district general hospital and addressing all facets of clinical haematology with dedication and precision.

 

A passionate educator, Dr. Siddiqi runs the Bread and Butter Haematology channel on X, amassing 1.6 million interactions, and authors a Substack blog read in 51 countries. He has taught at the University of Birmingham, delivered courses for FRCPath candidates, and lectures at the University of Wolverhampton. His research includes a COVID-19 severity equation published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (2023) and pioneering the use of the Bone Marrow Drill, presented at the British Society of Haematology (2023).

 

Dr. Siddiqi is also fluent in Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi, offering consultations in these languages as a native speaker. Beyond his medical expertise, he has a strong appreciation for the outdoors, a passion for exploring culinary arts, and a deep interest in Japanese history, showcasing his diverse range of interests and hobbies.

CONDITIONS DR. SIDDIQI TREATS

Anaemia

Myeloproliferative Disorders

Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Polycythaemia Vera

Thrombocytopenia

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

Personalized Medicine

Haemochromatosis

Multiple Myeloma

Cancer

Bleeding Disorders

Myelofibrosis

Platelet Disorders

Leukaemia

Iron Deficiency

Rare Blood Disorders

Low-Grade Lymphoma

Purpura

Lymphoma

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Essential Thrombocythaemia

Aplastic Anaemia

Hyperferritinaemia

Low Blood Count

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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