Anthony Cartwright

After graduating from Sheffield University Medical School in 1995, Dr Cartwright entered the RAF as a medical officer. He spent 10 years in the Middle East commissioning one of the world’s most advanced hospitals. He specialises in anaesthesia, health informatics, and leveraging AI solutions to optimise patient safety.

Biography

Dr Anthony Cartwright graduated from Sheffield University Medical School in 1995 following which he entered service in the Royal Air Force as a medical officer. On leaving the RAF, he worked in the NHS completing his Anaesthetic training in 2010.  He undertook a consultant position in the NHS before spending 10 years in the Middle East commissioning one of the worlds’ most advanced hospitals, leading and managing many new treatment modalities in the region. He returned to the UK in 2024 with his family and took up his position at Practice Plus Group, Plymouth.

Dr Cartwright’s area of interest is Health Informatics and leveraging computer and AI solutions to optimise patient safety and focus on patient centred and individualised care.

Procedures

Injections icon

Expert in regional anaesthesia

Mr Cartwright specialises in anaesthesia

General surgery icon

Expert in anaesthesia for head and neck surgery

Mr Cartwright specialises in anaesthesia for head and neck surgery

Mr Cartwright has a special interest in the following treatments and procedures:

non-operating room anaesthesia.

Qualifications

Consultant fellowship icon

MSc

Master of Science in Health Informatics

Consultant fellowship icon

MB ChB

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Qualification icon

MRCS (Eng)

Member of the Royal College of Anesthetists

Qualification icon

FRCA

Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists

Qualification icon

MBCS

Member of Chartered Institute for IT

About me

Languages icon

Languages

English

Consultant calendar icon

2024

Started at Practice Plus Group

Consultant hobbies icon

Hobbies and interests

competitive road cycling, repairing music synthesisers, writing and producing music

In his free time, Dr Cartwright enjoys competitive road cycling, repairing and collecting antique music synthesizers, and writing and producing music.

Learn more about Anthony Cartwright

Dr Cartwright specialises in anaesthesia, health informatics, and leveraging AI solutions to optimise patient wellbeing. Mr Cartwright joined Practice Plus Group in 2024.

Dr Cartwright treats self-pay patients, private medical insurance patients and NHS patients.

Dr Cartwright’s approach to patient care

Dr Cartwright practices truly patient centred care; he prioritises open discussion with the patient, providing reassurance around the common concerns of anaesthesia. He addresses the unique needs and preferences of each individual, involving them in decision-making and fostering a relationship between himself and the patient.

Dr Cartwright’s memberships, fellowships, and teaching

– Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England – 2001
– Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists – 2007
– Specialist Register of the General Medical Council – 2010
– Member of the British Computing Society – 2024

Dr Cartwright’s associated registries and profiles

LinkedIn

Dr Anthony Cartwright’s research and publications

Dr Cartwright has authored and co-authored several book chapters and papers in peer-reviewed journals and has presented widely at national and international conferences.
Research information

The elephant in the room: cybersecurity in healthcare, 2023
– Why monitor the brain during anaesthesia and surgery, 2024
– Physical measurements in anaesthesia (book chapter), 2017
– Pilot feasibility study into role of virtual endoscopy in pre-anaesthetic assessment of oral and maxillofacial surgery patients, 2014
– Management of an open airway: an unusual presentation, 2012
– A suicidal non-fatal impalement injury of the thorax, 2001
– Degrees of violence and blood spattering associated with manual and ligature strangulation: a retrospective study, 1995

Profile image of Anthony Cartwright
Dr Anthony Cartwright

Consultant anaesthetist

Why choose a surgeon from Practice Plus Group?

At Practice Plus Group Hospitals we’re passionate about giving patients a positive experience and excellent clinical outcomes, with personalised care from start to finish. Whether you’re paying for yourself or using private medical insurance, with our short waiting times, unrivalled Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and world-class surgeons, we’ll make sure you’re looked after every step of the way.

Interested in private surgery?

Have a question about our Wellsoon private surgery service? Why not give us a call to chat about your choices.
Call us today on 0330 058 1779

Filter by