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Dr Simon Taggart
2022-09-14
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14th September 2022
I received a phone call from Dr Taggart within an hour of sending off a contact form, followed by a zoom consultation that evening, after he'd finished with his last patient of the day.
There wasn't a lot of good news (which is my fault for ever smoking!) but he listened to me, and then explained everything in a way that made perfect sense before outlining the next steps. I felt better just understanding what could be wrong with me, and what my expectations might be.
I'm now ready for the next stage and feel confident that, whatever the outcome, I'm getting the best available treatment from someone who cares about me as a person.
Dr Simon Taggart
2022-05-06
Person
5
5
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6th May 2022
Rare is it the case you walk out of a consultation feeling a sense of control and trust in the process you’re apart of. This is one of, if not the only instance, I have had that feeling.
Dr Taggart took the time to listen, really listen and made a concerted effort to ensure the medical language and results of my consultation were translated into language which was understandable and comprehensible.
A thorough experience.
Dr Simon Taggart
2022-04-12
Person
5
5
0
12th April 2022
Dr Taggart is a wonderful Doctor. He listens to what you have to say and very humbly gives his advice.
I was suffering with a chronic and annoying cough since mid December. I actually had bronchitis but was on medicine from my GP. However, after I recovered I was left with a loud, disturbing cough.
By the time I saw Dr Taggart it was towards the end of March.
He suggested that I drink ice water and a few exercises. I drank ice water throughout the day - even though I usually drink hot coffees - and did the exercise of breathing in fully - and tapping below my neck and using my vocal chords - whilst exhaling.
Within 5 days I stopped coughing and I don’t have to announce that my cough is not a Covid cough whenever I am amongst people.
Many many thanks to do Taggart for all his advice. He is a wonderful Doctor
Dr Simon Taggart
2022-03-22
Person
5
5
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22nd March 2022
Mr Simon Taggart is an amazing doctor so professional so thorough he went through all my scans, CT scans and x-rays on his computer and explained everything in great detail I have a problem with my diaphragm in my lung and he has rectified this issue and I am well on the recovery road and getting back to full fitness. . Thank you Mr Taggart.
Dr Simon Taggart
2022-01-12
Person
5
5
0
12th January 2022
Dr Taggart was able to identify the cause of my persistent cough straightaway and recommend techniques - mechanical, mindset and, occasionally, medication - for dealing with it.
I am confident these will work as his explanations as to why I have been coughing so much recently made complete sense.
Dr Taggart was so kind, in addition to his obvious great knowledge and experience.
Specialises in
- Chest Medicine
- Internal (General) Medicine
Profile
Dr Simon Taggart BSc, MBchB, FRCP, MD is a consultant chest and general physician of 18 years standing as a consultant having originally qualified in 1986 with a BSc in Medical Science at St Andrews University and then as MBChB from the University of Manchester in 1989. For the past 19 years he has worked at the U.K.'s premier hospital (Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust) having contributed to the day to day care of in-patients and out-patients in addition to heading up the lung cancer service as Lead Lung Cancer Clinician.
Dr Taggart published his M.D. thesis on "Asthma:air pollution & allergens" in 1996 and since then has continued his research interests with more than 75 publications on asthma, allergy, lung cancer and general medicine.
Dr Taggart specialises in the assessment of breathlessness, persistent cough, chest wall pain, unexplained fatigue, infection and allergy. As such he has expertise in chest infections, pneumonia, empyema, tuberculosis, asthma, C.O.P.D., bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, pleural effusion, lung cancer, respiratory failure, obstructive sleep apnoea, pulmonary embolism & D.V.T. , diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyposis, hay fever. He also has a keen interest in general medical problems and well being,
As an experienced private practitioner Dr Taggart has extensive links and connections with all specialities and frequently acts as a health navigator for his patients to ensure they get the best care.
Dr Taggart also has a large medicolegal practice specialising in occupational lung disease and personal injury claims in relating to matters of clinical negligence. He is the main Director of his companies Wise Medical Reporting Limited and Dr Simon Taggart Medicolegal Services Limited. He has extensive knowledge on asbestos related lung disease and occupational asthma claims.
Dr Taggart is a popular member of the hospital team, hard working and dilligent with a record of clinical excellance. His motto is "no stone unturned". In his last annual appraisal both his colleagues and patients rated his care and attitude across 19 domains as either very good or excellent.
Dr Taggart is supported by Consultantcare; a dedicated professional team of medical secretaries and managers geared to delivering excellent care and a personal service to his private patients.
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