Mountains and medicine
Mountaineering, exploration & effects of hypoxia have been passionate interests outside my hospital work for > 40 years. Contributions: understanding cerebral & retinal effects of hypoxia & high altitude cerebral oedema. In the Himalaya, I began by driving a Land Rover from Cambridge to India to lead a mountaineering team to Kishtwar (Kashmir) in 1965, and followed with some 16 expeditions, to West Nepal, India, & China. I was doctor on Everest expeditions (SW Face 1975, NE Ridge 1982), on Kongur (Western China 1981), Menlungtse (Tibet 1988), & climbed & explored in eastern Tibet (1996-2000).
Sailing offshore and inland
I am an experienced skipper and an RYA Offshore Yachtmaster. I sailed Whisky Galore of Little Todday in the Three Peaks Yacht Race from Barmouth to Fort William on three occasions and took her to the Baltic in 2009/2010.
Model Yacht Racing: Radio 10-raters, International One Metres, DF95s & Vintage
Commodore: London Model Yacht Club (lmyc.org.uk)
The Environment
Greenpeace: Supporter & Fundraiser
Academy of Medical Sciences: Helix Group Supporter
Mount Everest Foundation: Board Member & Past Chair
Doctors for the NHS: Supporter
Centre for Health & The Public Interest: Supporter