Medical staff

The Unit is staffed by four Consultants in Spinal Cord Medicine.

Dr Mariel Purcell FRCP
Lead Clinician
Secretary            0141 201 2536

Mr Andre des Etages FRCS
Secretary            0141 201 2539

Dr Ronali McLean FRCP
Secretary            0141 201 2575

Dr Desmond Lee MRCP
Secretary           0141 201 2575

They can also be contacted through spinal.unit@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

There is close support from surgical, anaesthetic and medical specialities within the hospital. Additional out-of-hours cover is  provided by neurosurgical colleagues.

There are four training grade doctors from the West of Scotland Foundation and GPVTS Programmes and a Speciality Doctor providing ward cover. The Unit also trains Registrars in Rehabilitation Medicine. The junior rota is arranged by Dr Lowe, Registrar and Dr Nekkare, Consultant Neurologist. The medical staff handbook can be found here.