Dr Adam Webber FRCP, Consultant Physician
An experienced Geriatrician and Physician with a passion for providing comprehensive care to elderly patients, with expertise in Stroke and TIA.
ABOUT ME
I am a compassionate and dedicated physician with 30 years experience in caring for adults and the elderly. As a geriatrician, I have developed a strong passion for addressing the unique healthcare needs of this vulnerable population, and I have had the privilege of working in a variety of clinical settings. I have a special interest in stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA).
I am Clinical Lead for the Stroke Service at my NHS hospital, where I oversee the provision of exceptional patient care, and manage a large team of physicians.
I have a successful private practice, offering personalised and comprehensive care to my patients in clinical or domiciliary settings.
I am covered by all the major medical insurers as well as self-funding patients.
EDUCATION
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Bristol University Medical school - 1st Class Hons. Qualified 1995
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Specialist training across North West London
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Fellowship UCLA, California, USA
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Admitted to GMC Specialist Register 2005
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Fellow of The Royal College Physicians
RESEARCH
I have completed a prestigious research fellowship in sleep disorders in older adults at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
SPECIALTIES
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General Internal Medicine
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Geriatrics
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Stroke and TIA
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Multi-morbidity
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Polypharmacy
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Sleep disorders
CONTACT ME
For enquiries, appointments, or any questions, please feel free to reach out. I am here to provide the best care and support for older adults and individuals dealing with general medical and stroke-related conditions.
All appointments are made via my personal assistant.
PHONE
Debra Pittal or Joanne Green :
07743 764 882
CORRESPONDENCE
Spire Bushey Hospital
Heathbourne Road
WD23 1RD
PUBLICATIONS
Webber AP. Recurrent cardiac failure of environmental origin. J R Soc Med 2003; 96(9): 458-459
Webber A. Association Between Sedative Medication Use and Actigraphic-Scored Sleep in Long-Stay Nursing Home Residents. The Gerontologist (Special Issue). 2003; 43(1): 490-491
Alessi CA, Martin JL, Webber AP. Randomized Controlled Trial of Nonpharmacological Interventions in Nursing Home Residents. Sleep. 2003; 26 (Abstract supplement), A158 0393.H
Alessi C, Webber A, Harker J, Josephson K, Rubenstein L, Martin J. Sleep and Functional Improvement in the Nursing Home Setting. The Gerontologist (Special Issue). 2003; 43(1): 490-491
Webber AP, Benjamin C. Wandering Hemiparesis. J R Soc Med 2004; 97(1):26-27
Webber A, Martin J, Alessi C, Josephson K, Harker J. Nighttime noise in the rehabilitation nursing home setting. The Gerontologist (Special Issue). 2004; 44(1):38-39
Webber A, Martin J, Alessi C, Josephson K, Harker J. Social isolation and rehabilitation outcomes in older people receiving post-acute rehabilitation in the nursing home setting. The Gerontologist (Special Issue). 2004; 44(1):41-42
Webber AP, Alessi CA, Harker JO, Martin JL, Josephson KR, Rubenstein LZ. Depression in older adults undergoing post-acute rehabilitation in the nursing home setting. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2005 Jun;53(6):1017-22.
Martin JL, Webber AP, Alam T, Harker JO, Josephson KR, Alessi CA.Daytime sleeping, sleep disturbance, and circadian rhythms in the nursing home. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2006 Feb;14(2):121-9
Fowler S, Webber A, Cooper BS, Kibbler CC, Simpson AJ, Stone SP. Successful use of feedback to improve antibiotic prescribing and reduce Clostridium difficile infection: a controlled interrupted time series. J Antimicrob Chemoth. 2007 May;59(5):990-5
Alessi CA, Martin JL, Webber AP, Alam T, Littner MR, Harker JO, Josephson KR.More daytime sleeping predicts less functional recovery among older people undergoing inpatient post-acute rehabilitation. Sleep. 2008 Sep 1;31(9):1291-300