Retinoblastoma Service at Birmingham Children's Hospital |
Meet The Team


The Retinoblastoma Team

Harry Willshaw
Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist
John R Ainsworth
Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist
Dr Helen Jenkinson
Consultant Paediatric Oncologist
Mr Manoj V Parulekar
Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist

Sarah Turner
Senior Orthoptist
Maureen McCalla
Ophthamology Specialist Nurse
Carol Hitchcott
Oncology Specialist Nurse
Dr Trevor Cole
Consultant Geneticist

Our Procedure:

The Ophthalmologist will examine your child's eyes and perform any treatment or surgery to the eyes if needed.
   
The team will meet with you after each examination to discuss the treatment options relevant to your child.
   
The Oncologist looks after children with cancer. They will give you information about treatment involving chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
   
The orthoptist will assess and monitor your child's vision. The orthoptist also organises the appropriate follow up appointments.
   
The nurse will give you information regarding your child's treatment and care. They will also liase with community based health professionals in order to provide continuity of care.
   
The play specialist is available to meet the emotional needs of the child in hospital.
   
The clinical psychologist is available to offer emotional support to all members of the family and will refer families to local centres as available.
   
The clinical geneticist will ensure that families recieve information about the genetic aspect of the condition related to their family
   
The secretary for the service is responsible for booking accommodation and transport.
 
Contact Details

The Retinoblastoma Team
Birmingham Children's Hospital

Tel: 0121 333 9475
julie.bellfield@bch.nhs.uk
 
 
 


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