Name and Position

Dr Alex Brightwell
Consultants
Paediatrics

Contact Details

Main Telephone Number:01603 289936

Profile

Department page: Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital

Speciality: Paediatric Medicine

Sub-Speciality: Paediatric Allergy

Secretary: Sam Courteney

Special Clinical Interests: Acute paediatrics, allergy and medical education

Research Interests: Allergy Education

Current Membership of Professional, National and Regional Bodies: RCPCH, BSACI, AFHEA

Universities and Degrees: MA MBBChir University of Cambridge, MSc (Allergy) University of Southampton, PGCert (Med Ed) University of Dundee

GMC Number: 6040034

Professional Profile: Dr Brightwell graduated from Cambridge University and trained in paediatrics in London and East Anglia. Dr Brightwell has developed the paediatric allergy service at NNUH since her appointment in 2015. Dr Brightwell also works on the Children’s Assessment Unit. She enjoys teaching and training both medical students and junior doctors and is currently Head of Year 5 at Norwich Medical School.

Personal Profile: Dr Brightwell is married with two children.  She enjoys spending time outdoors, reading and baking.