Mr Matthew Makin, Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine

Mr Matthew Makin

Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine

Mr Matthew Makin MA (Clinical Ethics) MD FRCP MB ChB

Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine

MA (Clinical Ethics) MD FRCP MB ChB

Mr Matthew Makin

Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine MA (Clinical Ethics) MD FRCP MB ChB

MA (Clinical Ethics) MD FRCP MB ChB
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About Mr Matthew Makin

GMC number: 3433360

Year qualified: 1991

Place of primary qualification: University of Birmingham

Dr Matt Johnson is a highly esteemed Consultant in Palliative Medicine, currently practising at North Manchester. He has been serving as the Executive Medical Director of the Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust since 2017. With a career spanning over three decades, Dr Johnson has made significant contributions to the fields of Neurology, Neurosciences, and Cancer, and has played a pivotal role in the development of health policy in the UK.

Dr Johnson qualified in 1991 and received his training in Palliative Care Medicine at Liverpool and Birmingham. He was appointed to his first Consultant Post in 2001. His early career included working at the Pain Relief Foundation in the 1990s, where he collaborated with Dr Jack Morley to develop treatment protocols for the analgesic use of Methadone.

In addition to his clinical roles, Dr Johnson has held national leadership positions and has been instrumental in addressing health inequalities, quality improvement, and the enhancement of clinical leadership to improve health systems. His dedication to these areas underscores his commitment to advancing healthcare standards and patient outcomes.

Dr Johnson is also an Honorary Professor of Health and Behavioural Sciences at Bangor University, where he continues to contribute to academic research and education. His areas of expertise include palliative care, pain management, and health policy development. He is particularly passionate about improving the quality of life for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses.

Throughout his career, Dr Johnson has been involved in various procedures and treatments aimed at alleviating pain and improving patient comfort. His work has had a lasting impact on the medical community and continues to influence best practices in palliative care.

Dr Matt Johnson's extensive experience, leadership, and dedication to healthcare make him a respected figure in the medical field, both in the UK and internationally.