Dr Singara Velmurugan
Consultant Paediatrician
DEPARTMENT:
Paediatrics
SPECIALITY AREAS:
Epilepsy
Paediatric Neurology
Fainting/Syncope
CONTACT DETAILS:
Secretary: Gail Slater
Telephone: 01942 822549
Also available for advice through my secretary.
Contact number for Epilepsy Nurses – 01942 481116
CLINICAL ACCESS TIMES:
Wednesdays 1330 - 1700 Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan (Epilepsy Clinic)
Mondays (1st week only) 1330 - 1700 Leigh Infirmary (Epilepsy Clinic)
Friday 0900 - 1300 Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan (General Clinic)
Monday 1330 - 1700 Leigh Infirmary (General Clinic)
Qualifications: MBBS, MRCP (UK) – CCST in Paediatric Neurology
Dr Velmurugan completed his basic medical training in India. He completed his higher specialist training in Paediatric Neurology in 2005 from Leeds Teaching Hospitals (Yorkshire Deanery). In 2005, he was appointed Consultant Paediatrician at WWL. He has presented in National and International Meetings. He is the risk management lead for Paediatrics at the Trust.
His main interest is Epilepsy and has a dedicated clinic every week. He has a team of three specialist Nurses who are based at Claire House.
Membership of Learned Societies:
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
British Medical Association
Epilepsy Action
Manchester Medical Society, Paediatrics