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Dr Michael Tarzi

MA (Cantab) MD MRCP FRCPath

Immunologist

29 years of experience

Hove, BN3 1RD

1 connection in healthcare

4.93

/5

(76 reviews)

29 years of experience

Hove, BN3 1RD

1 connection in healthcare

Areas of expertise

Skin Prick Test
33
Hives (Urticaria)
21
Allergies
19

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About Dr Michael Tarzi

Dr Michael Tarzi is a Consultant Clinical Immunologist, with expertise in the diagnosis and management of allergic conditions and immunodeficiency.   His particular interests are the medical management of allergic rhinitis, desensitisation treatments for allergens such as pollen, dust mite, and animal danders, insect venom allergy, urticaria and angioedema, anaphylaxis, and food allergy.

Dr Tarzi has over 20 years experience in Allergy&Immunology.  He trained at Cambridge and Imperial College School of Medicine, followed by junior doctor roles at the Royal London and surrounding Hospitals.   This was followed by a research fellowship at the National Heart and Lung Instiute, where he completed a Doctorate in the field of novel desensitisation for insect venom allergy.  Dr Tarzi returned to clinical medicine as a specialty trainee in Clinical Immunology at Barts Health NHS Trust.

In 2008, Dr Tarzi was appointed Senior Lecturer&Consultant Immunologist at Brighton&Sussex Medical School&University Hospitals Sussex.   The clinical service developed by the late Professor Frew and Dr Tarzi is now the regional provider for specialist allergy in Sussex.

Dr Tarzi now leads the Allergy Service based at The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.  He also manages the diagnostic immunology laboratory and is the Clinical Lead for Blood Sciences, with additional responsibilities in medical education and clinical trials.


Subspecialties

  • Allergy Medicine

Areas of expertise

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Skin Prick Test
33
Hives (Urticaria)
21
Allergies
19
Food Allergies
12
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)
12
Allergen Desensitisation
8
Rhinitis
6
Angioedema (Swelling)
6
Immunotherapy
5
Allergy Blood Tests
5
Anaphylaxis
3
Blood Testing and Results Interpretation
2
Insect or Bee Sting Allergies
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
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Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4413824


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1997


Qualifications

MA (Cantab) 1997

MB BS 1997

MRCP 2000 

MD 2006 

FRCPath 2008

PGCert (Medical Education) 2016


Publications

+11

Read publications and papers written by this specialist.

21 / 09 / 2021

Stability testing of the Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine: a translational study in UK vaccination centres

Published in BMJ Open Science

03 / 09 / 2018

Allergy in the elderly: A case note review of referrals to an adult allergy clinic

Published in Clinical&Experimental Allergy

21 / 03 / 2017

Prevention of Hereditary Angioedema Attacks with a Subcutaneous C1 Inhibitor

Published in New England Journal of Medicine

01 / 03 / 2016

Recognizing and managing food-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis

Published in British Journal of Hospital Medicine


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Cigna
  • WPA
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Aviva Health

Fees

  • New appointment

    £240
  • Follow-up appointment

    £150
*May vary on location

Locations

Spire Montefiore Hospital

2 Montefiore Road, Hove, United Kingdom, BN3 1RD

4.86(461 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
17:00 - 20:00
Saturday
09:00 - 14:00
Sunday

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
17:00 - 20:00
Saturday
09:00 - 14:00
Sunday

Areas of expertise

Skin Prick Test
33
Hives (Urticaria)
21
Allergies
19

Contact

Book

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr Michael Tarzi is professional, thorough, and attentive. He listens well and explains diagnoses for skin issues or hayfever clearly. Patients trust his skill; effective plans, using skin prick tests or blood tests, improve their lives. His expertise covers many allergies, such as urticaria and food allergies, often with helpful allergy medicine.

5
verified patient
21 Jul 2026

Dr Tarzi is very reassuring. We were very pleased with the clarity of his explanations. Where he could be certain he made that clear, where there was uncertainty he was equally clear. I came away feeling reassured and much more secure than I have recently and confident there is a clear plan in place moving forward. A great experience. Thank you.

5
verified patient
22 Jun 2026

Mike was very polite and personable and explained my options very clearly.

5
verified patient
08 Jun 2026

Dr Tarzi exceeded expectations, he was incredibly kind and listened to everything I had to say. I was offered appropriate tests and we discussed treatment options after going through everything in detail. I came away from the appointment with a plan to move forward and feeling hopeful that something could help my symptoms.

5
verified patient
04 Jun 2026

I've been having issues for a few years and seen about 6 specialists with no luck. Dr Tarzi has been amazing and prescribed a medication that is having great results. Absolute professional and a true gentleman, can't recommend enough!

5
verified patient
11 May 2026

The whole experience was excellent, I was seen on time and Dr Tarzi was polite and professional. He really listened to everything I had to say and gave me clear and concise next steps.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
11 May 2026

All good. Thank you

5
verified patient
04 May 2026

Dr Tarzi was professional and clearly knowledgeable. He took time to listen and didn't dismiss anything.

5
verified patient
29 Apr 2026

Dr Tarzi was brilliant at solving my skin issues. He was through and kind and resolved an issue that other doctors did not! I am delighted with the results and would not hesitate to recommend him.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
23 Mar 2026

I saw Dr Tarzi regarding severe hayfever with the view to getting desensitization treatment. He was professional and polite throughout. He listened to me, provided clear explanations and guidance. Clearly an expert in his field and I feel that I am in safe hands.

2.33
verified patient
23 Mar 2026

I heard Mr Tarzi coughing profusely in his room whilst waiting for my appointment. At one point he was coughing so badly he had to go and get a glass of water. I am a vulnerable woman in my 70's and I found this very disconcerting. Mr Tarzi is a charming man and told me he had a sore throat but wasn't contagious . However , he was sniffing through out the consultation and clearly had an active infection. I noticed a lot of the nurses were wearing masks and coughing a lot. As an elderly woman I would have appreciated him wearing a mask as 2 days later I came down with a sore throat and cold.

Patient seen for:
Reply from Michael Tarzi
20 Apr 2026
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So sorry about this. I've been coughing for many weeks - it's a post-infective issue with my voicebox rather than a cold. At the time of this appointment things had calmed down quite a bit and I'd stopped wearing masks etc, unfortunately it turned out to be a bad evening. Agree I could have done better.

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Dr Michael Tarzi's overall patient rating is 4.93 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 76 reviews.

What languages does Dr Michael Tarzi speak?

Dr Michael Tarzi speaks English

Where is Dr Michael Tarzi located?

Dr Michael Tarzi primarily practices at Spire Montefiore Hospital, located at 2 Montefiore Road, Hove, United Kingdom, BN3 1RD
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What are Dr Michael Tarzi working hours?

Dr Michael Tarzi is working Friday (17:00 - 20:00), Saturday (09:00 - 14:00)

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