Dr. Anthony Cartwright

Dr. Anthony Cartwright, MB ChB, is a St​aff Physician in the Anesthesiology Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Cartwright was a Consultant Anesthesiologist at the National Health Service, UK.

His areas of clinical interest include dental, maxillo-facial and ear, nose and throat anesthesia, including extensive free flap reconstructive surgery, anesthesia for renal transplant surgery and associated conditions. His area of particular clinical interest is the management of the difficult airway with a focus on patient safety and teamwork.

Dr. Cartwright resides in Abu Dhabi with his wife, two sons and daughter. He enjoys traveling, fishing, water sports, motor sports and an eclectic range of music.​

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

• 1990 - 1996: SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL, SHEFFIELD, UK. Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• 2004 - 2010: SOUTH WESTERN DEANERY, PLYMOUTH, UK. Specialist Registrar, Anesthetics
• 2001 - 2004: DERRIFORD HOSPITAL, PLYMOUTH, UK. Senior House Officer, Anesthetics
• 1997 - 2001: NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE/DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES, UK. Basic Surgical Training Program
• 1996 - 1997: ROYAL AIR FORCE LEEMING, N. YORKSHIRE, UK. Junior Medical Officer and Flight Surgeon
• 1995 - 1996: ROYAL HALLAMSHIRE HOSPITAL, SHEFFIELD, UK. Pre-Registration House Officer

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 2013 - 2014: CENTRAL MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE FOUNDATION TRUST, MANCHESTER, UK. Contracted Consultant Anesthetist
• 2012 - 2012: PLYMOUTH HOSPITALS NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE TRUST, PLYMOUTH, UK. Contracted Consultant Anesthetist
• 2011 - 2012: CENTRAL MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE FOUNDATION TRUST, MANCHESTER, UK. Contracted Consultant Anesthetist
• 2005 - 2007: PENINSULA MEDICAL SCHOOL, PLYMOUTH, UK. Lecturer, Clinical Anatomy

Achievements & Career Highlights

• Served as a Consultant at Manchester Royal Infirmary, specializing in Anesthesia of the Difficult Airway, 2010 to 2014
• Admitted as a Fellow of The Royal College of Anaesthetists, FRCA, 2007
• Lectured on Clinical Anatomy at The Peninsula Medical School, 2005 to 2007
• Admitted as a Member of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, MRCS (Eng), 2001​