Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolic Bone Disorders
NHS Medical Secretary
Zohra Patel
E-mail: zohra.patel2@nhs.net
Telephone: +44 (0)208 909 5871
Paediatric Endocrinology
Metabolic bone disease
Disorders of calcium metabolism
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Alex qualified in medicine from University College London Medical School (2009). He completed paediatric specialty training in the UK and a three-year fellowship in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto (2020).
Alex is a consultant in paediatric endocrinology and metabolic bone disorders, working both at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. He has clinical interests in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Denosumab treatment for RANKL-mediated disorders, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and the care of young people in healthcare transition. Alex also has a passion for education and training and completed a Masters in Medical Education (2017).
Alex is involved in clinical research with a focus on better understanding rare disease, improving patient outcomes, and innovative treatment. His publications can be found here: https://