Consultant Haematologist

Dr Will Thomas

Consultant Haematologist at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in thrombosis, haemostasis and non-malignant haematology, who undertakes independent medicolegal work for claimant and defendant solicitors.

Thrombosis · Haemostasis · Non-malignant haematology

I am a Consultant Haematologist at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, specialising in thrombosis, haemostasis and non-malignant haematology. My clinical practice includes venous thromboembolism and thromboprophylaxis, anticoagulation, inherited and acquired bleeding disorders, thrombotic microangiopathies (including thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura), and complex haemostasis.

I have authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and have co-authored international guidelines. My work has included leadership in regional and national services, clinical research, guideline development and education.

Alongside my NHS practice, I undertake independent medicolegal work in my areas of expertise, acting for both claimants and defendants. My approach is evidence-based, impartial and proportionate, with particular interests in breach of duty, causation and the interpretation of clinical evidence in complex cases involving thrombosis and haemostasis.

Credentials

Education and leadership

Education & qualifications

  1. 2005BSc (Hons) First Class, Biochemistry and ImmunologyUniversity of London
  2. 2008MB BSUniversity of London
  3. 2011MRCP (UK)
  4. 2016FRCPath
  5. 2017Certificate of Completion of Training in Haematology

Roles & leadership

  1. Since 2017Consultant HaematologistCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  2. CurrentClinical lead, anticoagulation service & thrombosis treatment team
  3. CurrentClinical lead, specialist haemostasis laboratory
  4. CurrentChair, Joint Drugs and Therapeutics Committee
  5. 2017 to 2020Chair, Trust venous thromboembolism prevention committee
  6. 2020 to 2022Addenbrooke's Haemophilia Centre Director
  7. 2017 to 2024Service lead, East of England highly specialised centre for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpuraTo October 2024
  8. CurrentMember, Trust thromboprophylaxis committee

Research & publications

A substantial peer-reviewed record

More than 50 peer-reviewed publications, including papers in Blood, the New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet Haematology and the British Journal of Haematology, with contributions to ISTH guidelines. GCP trained, and Sub-Principal Investigator, Principal Investigator or Chief Investigator on clinical and investigator-led studies.

50+ publications ISTH guideline contributions GCP trained CI / PI on studies

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