Dr. Thomas MacLaren
BM BS
Psychiatrist
17 years of experience
London, W1G 8TA
17 years of experience
London, W1G 8TA
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About Dr. Thomas MacLaren
Dr Thomas MacLaren is a consultant psychiatrist at Re:Cognition Health, based in London (Wimpole Street).
He has extensive experience in general and older adult psychiatry and led the Brent Memory Service between 2018 and 2020. During this time, he introduced remote consultation services as well as an advice line for GPs, which was shortlisted for a Health Service Journal award. He was also instrumental in developing new care pathways for faster dementia diagnosis and treatment.
His specialist areas are:
- Assessment of memory loss and dementia
- Assessment of mental capacity
- Anxiety, depression, and psychosis
- PTSD and complex PTSD
- Personality Disorder
- Assessment of adult ADHD
Dr MacLaren began his career at St Thomas' Hospital and trained on the St Mary's Hospital Scheme in North West London. He joined the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2013 and became a specialist in 2017. He also holds a Master's Degree in Education from Imperial College London and uses his skills to develop mental health training for healthcare professionals, trainee psychiatrists, volunteers, and caregivers.
He became a consultant psychiatrist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in 2020, where he provides mental health treatment to the Emergency Department and wards. He also works to improve support for alcohol addiction and works with local mental health teams in quality improvement.
Additionally, Dr MacLaren is involved in research and has published numerous papers in psychiatry journals including the European Journal of Psychiatry and the British Medical Journal.
Subspecialties
- General Adult Psychiatry•
- Old Age Psychiatry
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6168032
Qualifications
BM BS 2008 The University of Brighton and the University of Sussex
Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists;
Certificate of Completion of Training;
Section 12 certified Mental Health Specialist;
Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Imperial College London;
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy;
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Quality Improvement Coach
Languages spoken
- English
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It was thorough - and he gave me all the time needed & especially good advise
Very professional and attentive
We met with Dr MacLaren, who carried out a memory test on my husband. He was very sympathetic, and caring, and on the second consultation he was able to provide us with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s,. Whilst obviously devastating to receive, it was necessary to know what exactly we are dealing with. Dr MacLaren was able to prescribe some medication which will hopefully help with this condition. And also he was able to provide us with advice, and links to organisations who can help us going forward. We would highly recommend Dr MacLaren, to anyone in need of this kind of consultation..
The doctor was clear and friendly, but I won't know whether he can help me with my request to get on the new Alzheimer medication.
Immediately put me at my ease with his calm, gentle manner. Gave me time to answer his questions fully without rushing. Listened acutely and recorded comprehensively. Perfect bedside manner for a nervous patient, I felt apprehensive before the appointment but left feeling relaxed and content in the knowledge that an experienced doctor knew exactly my challenges and had begun to map a way forward with sympathy and support throughout. I highly recommend this consultant.
There is not much to add, but Dr McLaren epitomised the general replies I have made earlier.
He was empathetic, extremely knowledgeable, and very easy to engage with, to enable you to share your own experience. I have never come across a Doctor with his detailed level of knowledge, and the ability to share it in a manner which was so easy understandable to mere mortals like me He gave tremendous written assessment which was comprehensive, relevant and of great value to others who were providing help to me.
Charming, intelligent and very interesting consultant. Highly recommend.
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Dr. Thomas MacLaren's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 11 reviews.
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Dr. Thomas MacLaren speaks English
Where is Dr. Thomas MacLaren located?
Dr. Thomas MacLaren primarily practices at Re:Cognition Health London, located at 62-64 New Cavendish Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8TA
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