Dr Dennis Barnes

Dr Dennis Barnes qualified from Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School in 1986. His research interest was in diabetic kidney disease and he remains a member of the European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group. He has been a Consultant Physician with an interest in Diabetes & Endocrinology since 1996. He was Clinical Lead in Diabetes & Endocrinology at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells (MTW) NHS Trust from 2007 - 2012 and has broad experience in all general areas of Diabetes & Endocrinology. His other roles included Lead DAFNE Doctor Educator (2007 – 2021) and Leadership Tutor (2014 – 2019). He retired from his NHS post in February 2021 but continues to see patients in the private sector. During his time at MTW NHS Trust, he helped to develop a number of local specialist diabetes services, including the largest Insulin Pump Service in Kent. He takes an active role in medical education and is an MRCP PACES Examiner. He was appointed as a Visiting Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University in 2021.