Adult Clinical Immunology

Adult Clinical Immunology is based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) and Leicester GThe Adult Clinical Immunology Service investigates, diagnoses and manages conditions that affect the immune system. We support adults with suspected or confirmed immune deficiencies and provide ongoing specialist care.

The service is for adults living in Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northern Northamptonshire. Clinics take place at Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital. We operate Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We help patients with a wide range of immune conditions, including:

  • Antibody deficiencies, such as Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID)
  • Secondary immune deficiencies
  • Neutrophil disorders, including chronic granulomatous disease
  • Complement disorders, including hereditary angioedema (HAE)
  • Other primary immune deficiencies, including autoinflammatory diseases
  • Our team provides long‑term specialist support, treatment and monitoring for people with immunodeficiency disorders

What we offer

  • Specialist assessment and diagnosis of immune deficiencies
  • Ongoing management and monitoring of immune conditions
  • Outpatient clinics (telephone, video or face‑to‑face)
  • Day case treatments, including intravenous immunoglobulin infusions
  • Training in self‑administration of medications
  • Transition support for young people moving from paediatric to adult services
  • Liaison with other specialist teams when needed
  • Support from specialist immunology nurses

Who can use this service

You can use this service if:

  • You are an adult with suspected or confirmed immune deficiency
  • You live in Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland or Northern Northamptonshire
  • You have been referred by a GP or hospital consultant
  • We also support young people transferring from paediatric immunology services.

Healthcare professional referrals

  • Referrals are accepted from GPs and hospital consultants
  • Urgent referrals are usually seen within 4 weeks
  • Routine referrals are usually seen within 18 weeks

If a referral is not accepted, we send an explanation and advice to the referrer and the patient.

Clinics are held by telephone, video or face‑to‑face. Adult face‑to‑face clinics take place in Jarvis Clinic B, LRI on:

  • Monday afternoons
  • Thursday mornings

Transition clinics (for paediatric patients moving to adult care) run every 3 months in paediatric outpatients. Day case treatments take place on Ward 1 Day Cases, LGH. All hospital sites are wheelchair accessible.

Accessibility information for the Jarvis Clinic

If you cannot attend

Please contact the number on your appointment letter as soon as possible so we can offer the appointment to another patient.

Patients who do not attend (DNA) without contacting us are usually discharged. A letter will be sent to you and your referrer explaining that a new referral is needed.

Our multidisciplinary team includes:

Consultant medical staff

  • Dr Shanti Mahabir – Consultant in Immunology and Allergy
  • Dr Sameer Bahal – Consultant in Immunology and Allergy
  • Dr Nafsika Sismanoglou – Consultant in Immunology and Allergy

Specialist Registrars

  • Dr Intisar Abdelhakam
  • Dr Anju Sivadasan
  • Specialist Nurses
  • Rejoice Sango, RGN, BSc (Hons)
  • William Coltman, RGN, BSc (Hons)
  • Joanne Smith, RGN, Diploma in Adult Nursing
  • Stella Smith, Advanced HCA

Secretarial staff

  • Rachael Pollard
  • Jo Armstrong

What to expect

At your first appointment, we will:

  • Review your medical history
  • Discuss your symptoms
  • Carry out or arrange any necessary tests
  • Explain your diagnosis and treatment options

Your ongoing care may include regular reviews, blood tests, day case treatments or support from specialist nurses.

If you are admitted to hospital for any reason, please let us know. We do not have inpatient beds, but we provide specialist advice to the team caring for you.

Contact us

We aim to acknowledge queries or requests for advice within 48 hours. If you are acutely unwell outside normal hours, please contact your GP or call NHS 111.

Immunology Secretaries telephone:
0116 258 6702
Specialist Nurses telephone:
0116 258 7611
Email address:
[email protected]
Address:

Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Hearing Services Building
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 5WW

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