Dr David Ewins

I have worked with Dr Ewins closely as a CMT. He is approachable, supportive and knowledgeable. As such, he is a great teacher and supervisor to have. He gives trainees independence, but also there to provide support when needed. His strong work ethic is manifested daily by his impossible schedule of arriving to work at 7:30 AM and leaving later than most of his colleagues. He respects opinions from colleagues (junior or more senior), involves them in patient care and as results fosters teamwork effortlessly. Casually, he would also sometimes share his life stories, crack a joke, making him also a friend at work. 

He has been a consultant for more than 20 years and yet when he comes across something novel clinically, he would still go into great lengths to learn and read about it, then share it with his team. He would spend time speaking and listening to the worried, naturally developing rapport. My colleagues, including CMTs, registrars, foundation doctors, nurses have expressed a similar opinion of him. I believe he inspires us all because the description of him is how I imagine what our profession represents. His lack of an academic background makes him an unsung hero.

Dr Ewins has been involved in or the lead in development of numerous of local guidelines ranging from management of diabetic ketoacidosis to thyroid storm. Formulating and establishing the diabetic foot clinic, where a patient sees an orthopaedic surgeon, vascular surgeon and a diabetologist within one clinic at Chester and in the North West. Dr Ewins is also a Clinical tutor in undergraduate education for University of Liverpool medical students. He is a Member of Diabetes UK and delivers local health promotion lectures in open meetings.