Dr David O'Hara
Dr David O’Hara has been a Consultant in Anaesthesia at Broomfield Hospital since 2010. He qualified from University College London Medical School and completed specialist training in Anaesthesia at Barts and The London hospitals.
Dr O’Hara undertook advanced fellowships at the world-famous St Andrew’s Plastic Centre in Chelmsford and at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. He also worked for New Zealand’s Air Ambulance service.
His specialist interests include anaesthesia for laparoscopic ‘keyhole‘ surgery, upper GI surgery and plastic surgery. He has particular expertise in pre-operative assessment of surgical patients including cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and lectures nationally and internationally on this subject.
On a personal level, David enjoys cooking, scuba diving, and teaching.
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Mrs Samantha Thornton
Sam Thornton is our Business Manager. She has over 25 years of experience working with medical specialists. She completed a full time college course and acquired a Medical Secretarial Diploma (AMSPAR – Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Administrators and Receptionists) in 1987. Since then she has worked in a variety of roles within the NHS and private sector, including managing a successful Harley Street private practice for ten years.
Having gained a vast experience as a medical secretary and insurance administrator, she was appointed in 2015 as the Business Manager of ESS and she is now responsible for the overall management of the practice.
Sam will be able to assist you with any questions that you may have in a friendly and professional manner.