Professional Roles
Dr. Alfred White undertook his senior training in Birmingham and obtained his MD in 1981. He was appointed an NHS Consultant in 1978 and started the Liaison psychiatry unit at University Hospital, Birmingham. He acts as a Medical Advisor for the General Medical Council and has been an Examiner and now is a Royal College of Psychiatrists assessor. His other interests include Liaison Psychiatry, especially head injury and medical negligence. Dr White also has extensive experience in the medico-legal field and has a large practice. He enjoys assisting with civil cases.
Clinical Expertise
His areas of particular clinical interest include:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and psychological trauma
- Brain injury and neuropsychiatry
- Occupational health psychiatry
- Liaison psychiatry and the psychological impact of physical illness
- Capacity assessments
- Functional neurological disorders (FND)
- Medical negligence and medico-legal psychiatry
- General adult psychiatry
Dr White has a great deal of experience in providing support to patients who suffer the psychological effects of neurological, cardiac, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, oncological, rheumatological and chronic pain conditions. His method of treatment is especially appreciated in cases where concerns about physical and mental health coincide, as it enables patients to come to terms with and cope with the emotional and cognitive consequences of illness, injury and other major health events.
His long-standing academic and clinical interest in trauma started with doctoral research into the psychological effects of accidental injury and burns, and this has led to him acquiring a recognised expertise in psychiatric disorders related to trauma and in the rehabilitation following serious injury. He has likewise taken a significant role in brain injury rehabilitation services and has published widely across a wide variety of psychiatric topics.
Professional Membership
Professional Register – RCPsych
Professional Registration Number –
Renewal Date – 01-07-2007
Qualifications
MBBS, 06/2003, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Fellowship of Royal College of Psychiatraists, 11/2021, RC Psychiatrists, United Kingdom
PHD in Cognitive Therapy, 06/2011, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Expertise
Disorders: ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Psychosis, PTSD/Anxiety Disorders, Stress, Dementia, CAMHS
Physical Treatments: Medical Treatments
Therapies:
Medico-Legal Reports: Condition & Prognosis Reports
Occupational Health Work: Condition & Prognosis Reports, Risk Assessments
Ratings and Reviews from Patients
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Mr Andrew Allen, Rugby
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Ms. Isabelle M, Birmingham
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Without this service I would have had to wait possibly years before reaching the place I’m at today. Enormous credit to Dr Singh, who is a highly professional, knowledgable, and understanding psychiatrist.
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I would definitely recommend Oaktree Connect to anyone seeking a private psychiatry service.
Dr Singh and the team are very professional and I hugely valued my ADHD diagnosis which has been life changing for me. I would highly recommend 🙂
Rachel Cooper, Walsall
Dr Singh assessed my ADHD privately mid March. Something I’ve suffered with life long , I needed medication and guidance something I could not get quickly through the NHS , within 2 weeks of my 1st appointment and meeting all medical requirements , I was medicated on Methylphenidate, I have been reviewed 2 weeks later & in my consultation I was happy to report the medication Dr Singh had prescribed had changed my life in the best way possible , I’m a functioning person again now back to mental state I never thought possible & enjoying living again , Dr Singh is now setting up a joint care plan between Oaktree and my GP , I could not be happier with the speediness and attentiveness, I look forward to what more life will offer me now I’m well again , thank you x
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