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Dr Simon Taggart
2023-09-25
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25th September 2023
Having met with Dr Taggart on a number of occasions, it’s clear that you’re dealing with an outstanding medical professional who is a true leader in his particular field. Able to interpret information quickly and expertly, providing both a diagnosis and a treatment plan moving forward, I would certainly recommend meeting with him as you’ll receive the best care available without a doubt.
Dr Simon Taggart
2023-09-15
Person
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5
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15th September 2023
I booked to see Dr Taggart after reading all the wonderful reviews. I found him very knowledgeable and put me at ease straight away, I can't recommend him highly enough. He is very polite and professional, and explains things in an easy to understand way, I also got a follow up email of the meeting explaining everything discussed.
Dr Simon Taggart
2023-06-01
Person
5
5
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1st June 2023
I booked to see Dr Taggart because of his amazing reputation. I couldn’t recommend him enough! He is very knowledgeable and put me eat ease straight away!
He is extremely professional and polite; deserves every review he’s got!
Dr Simon Taggart
2023-02-17
Person
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5
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17th February 2023
I am a Surgical Consultant. I went to see Dr Taggart for a health problem because he has an excellent reputation. He was truly brilliant. Very knowledgeable and able to put me at ease. His service was expedient, polite and professional. A doctor for the doctors! That can’t be beaten.
Dr Simon Taggart
2022-11-12
Person
5
5
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12th November 2022
Dr Taggart, was really lovely, patient and understanding. I felt really listened to and understood and I am exceptionally greatful
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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