DR ALEX SCHUELER

Deputy Network Director

Alex is the network’s deputy director. He also works as an ED consultant at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) and is the Trust’s Trauma Unit Director there.

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Before moving to the UK in 1999, Alex completed his undergraduate medical training in Germany where he gained extensive experience in trauma and hyperbaric medicine in both the civilian and military setting.

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Following his basic surgical training, Alex completed his specialist training in Emergency Medicine in the North East of London region and as part of this gained valuable experience in trauma care at the Royal London Hospital, the network’s MTC. He also gained broad experience in pre-hospital care as an air ambulance doctor with Magpas.

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In addition to his clinical know-how, Alex also brings senior leadership experience to the network which he attained as clinical lead and subsequently as divisional clinical director for emergency medicine at UCLH.

Alex is particularly interested in promoting safe patient care through multidisciplinary team pathways and efficient governance structures.