Overview

Allergy

The allergy service at Guy's Hospital is one of only 5 full-time allergy centres in the UK.

We are one of the busiest and largest allergy centres. We are recognised as a centre of excellence by the Department of Health.

We see mainly outpatients. We'll see patients who are on the wards.

Our service is provided by consultants. They have experience in:

  • allergy
  • immune system
  • respiratory (breathing) medicine

We also have:  

  • junior doctors
  • specialist NHS allergy nurses
  • an allergy dietitian

Wards

Your allergy drug and food challenges will take place in the allergy day care unit (ADCU).

Address: allergy day care unit (ADCU), ground floor, Bermondsey Wing, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT

Our consultants

Rubaiyat Haque, consultant allergist

Prathap Pillai, consultant allergist

Chris Rutkowski, consultant allergist

Leonard Siew, consultant allergist and clinical lead for adult allergy

Stephen Till, professor of allergy

Research and clinical trials

Research is vital to improving the care that you receive when you're unwell. You can help improve healthcare by taking part in research studies at our Trust. During your appointment, ask your healthcare professional about research. They'll be happy to tell you about research studies you could be eligible to join.

Last updated: January 2024

Contact us

Phone: 020 7188 5843

Calls are answered Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Email: [email protected]

We'll respond to your email within 3 working days.

Address: adult allergy, 7th floor, Borough Wing, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT

Please check your appointment letter or appointment text message for your clinic appointment.

We're open Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 5pm.

Do you have any comments or concerns about your care?

Contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

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