The Iron Clinic was established in 2015 and remains the only CQC professional provider dedicated to iron infusions in the UK. The Iron Clinic developed from Prof Richards research with the British Olympic team in 2012 and was initially run with PhD students to support research into the impact of iron on physical fitness. Research and evidence based care remain the core of The Iron Clinic which has grown to a team of ten specialist doctors including international collaborators. Together we have written many of the UK and international guidelines and represent the most experienced team in this field.
The Iron Clinic has the breadth and expertise to manage all problems related to iron deficiency; women’s health and heavy periods, pregnancy, Restless Leg Syndrome, Post COVID syndrome, POTS, MCAS, and gastrointestinal diseases such as Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, bariatric surgery or malabsorption syndromes.
We managed about 2000 patients p.a. with new clinics opening across the UK in 2026. We are proud to deliver the highest standards of care and aim to create an environment where the client feels reassured, confident and informed during the whole experience.
The clinic is led by Professor Toby Richards, a world leading expert in the treatment of iron therapy. and the team only includes expert doctors trained in iron deficiency and iron infusions.
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Mr Toby Richards is a Professor of Surgery. He has pioneered awareness and treatment of iron deficiency and anaemia management. He is specialist in intravenous iron therapy for over a decade and has overseen more than 3000 infusions at The Iron Clinic. His is a practicing surgeon and leads clinical research into how iron therapy can improve mental and physical health for patients. He has embedded clinical research and development into all areas of practice.
Prof Richards has >300 peer reviewed publications on anaemia management with broad reaching impact in the Lancet and JAMA including national guidelines from the department of Health, AAGBI, British Society for Haematology and recent Lancet International guidelines on iron deficiency.
He is a regular speaker at national and international conferences and sits on the Dept of Health Women’s Health strategy to address ‘misogyny of healthcare’ to promote anaemia management and iron therapy.
He is the director of https://www.ironlife.org.uk/ the only Uk charity on iron deficiency and leads the https://www.uel.ac.uk/our-research/shine-project to promote screening and awareness in young women.
Prof. Richards leads several clinical trials on intravenous iron therapy both in the UK and Australia focusing on patient welfare, fatigue and quality of life including specific trials in women’s health.
Matt is a qualified Consultant in Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine and is an Associate Professor of Health Systems Research.
Matt’s principal interests are improving preparation for, processes of care around, and outcomes after major surgery.
Matt has been with The Iron Clinic for 5 years and an expert in iron deficiency management. Matt provides a wealth of experience and first hand knowledge coupled with a breadth of experience in chronic disease.
Dr Sue Pavord is a consultant Haematologist and the incoming President of the British Society of Haematology.
Dr Sue Pavord is a Consultant Haematologist at Oxford University Hospitals and is an Associate Senior Lecturer at St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford. She has over 25 years’ experience in clinical and laboratory haematology.
Her specialist areas of interest are anaemia and iron management, immune haematology, inherited and acquired bleeding disorders, thrombosis and anticoagulation, thrombosis prevention and obstetric haematology.
She leads a national group to drive the UK agenda on anaemia management, emphasising the importance of correcting preoperative anaemia to improve patient outcomes in pregnancy
She is a pioneer in the field of Obstetric Haematology and co-founded the British Society for Haematology Obstetric Haematology Group in 2004, highlighting the importance of specialised input in the management of pregnant patients with haematological conditions.
She produced the national guidelines on anaemia in pregnancy and inherited bleeding disorders in pregnancy. She runs an international course in the field and is in demand as a national and international speaker.
Alwyn and Toby have been colleagues for over a decade. Both were recipients of a national grant (SHINE) to explore the problems of anaemia in hospital patients in 2010.
Alwyn lead a large project on anaemia management across Leeds hospital and was instrumental leading the first British Society of Haematology guidelines on the management of anaemia in people undergoing surgery.
Alwyn is a consultant anaesthetist and lead for perioperative care. He is interested in clinical and pathway improvement in healthcare including digital AI health and clinical tools.
He has won industrial research funding from Innovate UK and other sources with supervision of PhD projects at UK CDT for AI in Healthcare, University of Leeds & Alan Turing Institute.
Rachel is a consultant Anaesthetist at St Mary’s Hospital in Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust.
Rachel is a consultant anaesthetist with a broad portfolio in emergency, trauma and obstetric anaesthesia. She has a keen interest in education as Unit of Training Lead and Director of Medical Education. She is a trained mentor and studying towards a coaching level 5 certification.
Rachel has a keen interest in education and supporting the development of the SHINEfoundation promoting education and awareness for iron deficiency in women.
Dr Asela Dharmadasa is a Consultant Anaesthetist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust with a special interest in obstetric anaesthesia, major trauma and iron deficiency. He has practised as a consultant at both St Mary’s Hospital and The Lindo Wing for over a decade, where he was Principal Investigator for the PREVENTT trial on intravenous iron before major surgery. Asela trained in Medicine at Oxford – where, fun fact, his first clinical supervisor as a new doctor (20 years ago!) was Professor Toby Richards. He is the primary inventor of a medical device designed to improve patient and staff safety in intensive care, and has received several awards for his work in patient safety, education and innovation. He is committed to improving patient outcomes through safe and pragmatic evidence-based care.
Dr Selladurai is a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia at Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool with over 25 years experience in hospital medicine. This brings with it a wealth of expertise in managing patients with multiple and complex medical issues as well as the ability to help patients prepare for and recover from hospital care.
After graduating from Imperial College School of Medicine, London, in 2001, Dr Selladurai completed dual specialist training in both Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine in Oxford before being appointed as a Consultant at Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool in 2014.
Dr Selladurai has an interest in medical education, patient safety and clinical ethics.
As a working mum of 3, Dr Selladurai understands the demands of juggling a busy lifestyle and can particularly empathise with those having to navigate this with symptoms of iron deficiency.
Dr Alex Wickham is a Consultant Anaesthetist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. His work centres on supporting people through complex surgical journeys, from vascular and oesophagogastric procedures to bariatric and obstetric care, as well as providing expert care for patients experiencing trauma.
At the heart of his practice is a strong focus on optimisation and preparation. Through pre-operative assessment clinics, Alex works with patients to improve their health ahead of surgery, with particular expertise in managing anaemia, iron deficiency and other metabolic conditions. His approach is patient-centred, aiming to enhance recovery, resilience, and overall wellbeing before, during, and after surgery.
Alongside his clinical work, Alex’s non-clinical focus has evolved from education and human factors towards leadership and management, helping to shape services and care pathways that improve patient outcomes. Trained at the Imperial School of Anaesthesia in London, he also contributes to research, quality improvement and medical publications.
Dr Craig Carroll is a consultant anaesthetist with a specific interest in anaemia and blood transfusion. He runs the anaemia clinic at Salford pre-op and worked on the NHS Blood and Transfusion national pre op anaemia QI program. He implemented anaemia screening for all patients with an IV iron clinic.
He is experienced in complex surgical patients and the care of complex iron deficiency.
As an active sports person and parent to a GB athlete has has an interest in sports and development
The foundation of The Iron Clinic was under Professor Toby Richards’ research into the impact of iron deficiency on physical and mental health in women. Pre-Covid the clinic was run by PhD students, helping fund their work and also providing a platform for learning.
Now The Iron Clinic has expanded but still remains a platform to support learning and development. We host Post graduate interns, providing a platform for managerial development, CQC training, and ongoing research allied to our Charity and work at UEL https://www.shineonwomenshealth.org/
Currently, Fatima, Alexia, Rujvi are running the clinic with the aim of developing their clinical trial management skills.
The Iron Clinic team comprises the most experienced and informed world leaders in the role and use of intravenous iron. They have carried out extensive global research into the use of intravenous iron to treat iron deficiency and anaemia. Our Experts lead in pioneering treatments and collaborations exist internationally in Europe, Australia, America, South America, Singapore and Lebanon. They advise to the UK Department of Health, NHS Blood & Transplant, British Blood Transfusion Society, Association of Anaesthetists amongst many others. They have given over a hundred invited international presentations in the last five years. We are CQC registered with regular quality development ongoing education and governance.
Iron infusions offer an effective and rapid treatment for iron deficiency and anaemia.
The Iron Clinic is registered as The Iron Clinic London Ltd. Company number 10325226. Registered address 27a Maxwell Road, Northwood, England, HA6 2XY. Please see our Terms and Conditions for further details.
