The Unit is staffed by three Consultants in Spinal Cord Medicine.
Dr Mariel Purcell FRCP
Lead Clinician
Secretary 0141 201 2536
Dr Ronali McLean FRCP
Secretary 0141 201 2575
Dr Desmond Lee MRCP
Secretary 0141 201 2575
They can also be contacted through ggc.spinal.unit@nhs.scot
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.