Dr Matthew Knight Mbe Frcp

Dr. Matthew Knight MBE FRCP has extensive work experience in the medical field. Dr Matthew is currently the Medical Director at Medefer, a virtual healthcare provider, where they are responsible for clinical governance and clinical affairs. Dr Matthew also serves as the Service Lead for Respiratory Medicine. In addition, Dr. Knight is an Advisory Board Member at SupportRoom, where they provide clinical, regulatory, and strategic advice for the implementation of virtual clinics and remote patient care in the mental health sector.

Prior to these roles, Dr. Knight worked as a Consultant Physician in Respiratory and Internal Medicine at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. During their time there, they led the Covid Virtual Hospital (Remote Patient Monitoring) project. Dr Matthew also held the position of Co-Founder and Non-executive Director at Penrose Care, an innovative home and personal care company.

Dr. Knight's previous experience includes roles as an Associate Postgraduate Dean at Health Education England, a Locum Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, and a Specialist Registrar in the Intensive Care Department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Dr Matthew also worked as a Registrar in Respiratory Medicine at various hospitals, including Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Hospitals and Royal Brompton Hospital.

Dr. Knight's clinical and research interests revolve around respiratory medicine, with a specific focus on COVID-19, asthma, allergies, pleural diseases, cough, and unexplained dyspnea. Dr Matthew has been actively involved in medical practice, education, and advancing virtual healthcare services throughout their career.

Dr Matthew Knight MBE FRCP has a diverse education history. Dr Matthew began their education at St Mary's Catholic School, where they completed their primary education from 1984 to 1991. Following this, they pursued a career in medicine, graduating with an MBBS BSc degree from UCL between 1999 and 2005.

Continuing their medical education, they obtained a MRCP degree in Internal Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians London in 2008. To specialize in Respiratory Medicine, Dr Knight completed the MRCP-Respiratory Medicine program at the Royal College of Physicians London in 2014. In 2011, they also pursued further education in the field of Allergy, earning a Post Graduate Certificate from Imperial College London, which they completed in 2013.

In recognition of their distinguished achievements and contributions, Dr Matthew Knight was honored with the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2020. Dr Matthew is currently authorized to use the FRCP designation, indicating they are a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London), which they achieved in 2019. Additionally, they hold certifications in ALS, MRCP, and PGCert, although the details of these certifications, including the institution and years obtained, are not provided.