Dr Andrew Whyte
Consultant Allergist and Immunologist
Dr Andrew Whyte is an Allergist and Immunologist who provides care to patients with immunodeficiency and allergy from across the South West Peninsula, and contributes to the diagnostic immunology laboratory at Derriford Hospital. The services are fully accredited with the Quality in Primary Immunodeficiency Services (QPIDS), Improving Quality in Allergy Services (IQAS), and UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) schemes. Dr Whyte is a leading UK expert in the assessment and management of mastocytosis, hereditary alpha-tryptasaemia, and mast cell disorders and leads Derriford Hospital as an Centre of Excellence with the European Competence Network on Mastocytosis. He also has an interest in complex anaphylaxis, venom allergy, and assessment of allergies for the military and other occupational groups.
Qualifications:
BMedSc MBBS FRACP FRCPA
General areas of expertise:
Allergy, immunodeficiency, laboratory immunology
Particular areas of expertise:
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Mastocytosis and mast cell disorders
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Complex anaphylaxis
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Venom allergy
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Medical school teaching
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Laboratory immunology
Contact Details:
Eden Unit, Derriford Hospital
01752 431675
