Dr Masud Haq

Qualifications

BSc(Hons), MBBS(Hons), FRCP, MD, DRCOG, MAcadMEd

GMC number: 4229340

Practising since: 1995

Specialties

Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, General (internal) Medicine

Consultation times

  • Weekly Friday AM Brighton
  • Weekly Friday PM Haywards Heath
  • Overview
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About

Dr Masud Haq is a highly regarded consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and medicine. With over 28 years of experience, he has a particular interest in the thyroid, menopause, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and medical weight loss treatments. Dr Haq trained at Guy's and St Thomas' Medical School, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, and St.Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, qualifying in 1995 with distinction.  He subsequently trained at some of the most prestigious centres in London including the Royal Brompton, St.George's, Atkinson Morley's and Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. On completion of his training, he attained dual accreditation in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine in 2006. 

Dr Haq was awarded a Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians in 2010 (FRCP) and a Diploma from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2015 (DRCOG). He was the Clinical Lead of his department between 2012 and 2020 and established the West Kent integrated community diabetes service. In recognition of his work, he was a double finalist at the National HSJ Value Awards 2021. He was also on the Joint British Diabetes Society (JBDS) inpatient care group during this time. Dr Haq aims to provide high-quality care to his patients with a kind and personal approach.  

Special interests

  • Thyroid disease
  • Testosterone replacement treatment 
  • Menopause and HRT 
  • Medical weight loss treatments 
  • Diabetes 

Other interests

  • Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, goitres, thyroiditis  
  • Investigation of weight gain & medical weight loss treatments 
  • Perimenopause, menopause, HRT 
  • Amnorrhoea – infrequent, irregular or absence of periods 
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome, hirsutism (excess hair growth) 
  • Testosterone deficiency, erectile dysfunction, reduced sex drive 
  • Gynaecomastia
  • Parathyroid disease, hyper- and hypo-calcaemia  
  • Vitamin D deficiency  
  • Adrenal nodules, Addison’s & adrenal insufficiency  
  • Conn’s & phaeochromocytoma  
  • Pituitary disorders, hyperprolactinaemia, hypopituitarism 
  • Acromegaly & growth hormone deficiency 
  • Cushing’s syndrome (high cortisol production) 
  • Disorders of water balance - excess thirst & urination  
  • Investigation of fatigue & dizziness  
  • Excess sweating 

Personal interests

Masud loves spending time with his two nephews. He is a keen sportsman, so if not hiking up the Brecon Beacons, he will be on his road bike raising money for children’s charities.  

Locations Dr Masud Haq works with

Related experience

Research

Dr Haq completed a Doctorate in Medicine (MD) at the Royal Marsden Hospital in thyroid disease with his work leading to several national and international presentations.  He has published over 140 articles including peer reviewed journals, book chapters, abstracts & posters.  He was Principal Investigator for the ADDRESS-2 (After-Diagnosis Diabetes REsearch Support System) study funded by National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). He was also a local investigator for the National Dapagliflozin Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) Study and Worldwide Diabetes Omnipod Study.

Memberships

  • Society for Endocrinology (SfE)
  • Diabetes UK (DUK)
  • Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD)
  • British Menopause Society (BMS)
  • Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health (FSRH)
  • British Thyroid Association (BTA)
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
  • British Medical Association (BMA)

Other posts held

  • Honorary Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology (King’s College)
  • Consultant at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust – previous post

Insurers Dr Masud Haq works with

Dr Masud Haq works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Benenden Health
  • Bupa
  • Health-on-Line

Declaration

Dr Masud Haq does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Dr Masud Haq does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Dr Masud Haq does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.