After suspending visiting earlier in the year, we are now able to offer limited visiting to some wards at the discretion of the nurse in-charge.”
Read more on visiting times...
We recognise the impact that a long stay in hospital can have on families and the importance of maintaining strong communication. Our ward staff are keeping in touch with patients’ next of kin directly and our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) can help pass on personal messages from family and friends.
After suspending visiting earlier in the year, we are now able to offer limited visiting to some wards at the discretion of the nurse in-charge.”
Read more on visiting times...
We recognise the impact that a long stay in hospital can have on families and the importance of maintaining strong communication. Our ward staff are keeping in touch with patients’ next of kin directly and our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) can help pass on personal messages from family and friends.
The Queen Alexandra Hospital is located just on the hill slopes of Portsdown Hill overlooking Portsmouth. It is conveniently situated for both the M27 and A3M.
Family members and carers play an important role in supporting patients during an episode of ill health. We are committed to the active involvement of family members, friends and carers during a hospital stay. Family members and carers play an important role in supporting patients during an episode of ill health.
More information on visiting hospital for an appointment.
If you've had experience of using our services and would like to make a comment then please contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS). Your views are very important to us and we would like to hear where you think improvements are needed or where things have gone so well that you would like to share your thanks or gratitude with the staff involved. When things have not gone so well then you can be sure that we want to hear from you, so please get in touch with PALS.
During your stay in hospital you will meet a number of different members of staff. All members of staff wear name badges, but if you are not sure who someone is or what they do, please feel free to ask them to introduce themselves and explain what they do.
If you have any questions about your treatment, please ask a doctor or a nurse.
There are lots of opportunities for you to get involved with the Trust, from volunteering to attending our public meetings, our Annual General Meeting or our hospital open day which is held every year.
We welcome and value your feedback and use the views you share with us in a number of ways to learn and make improvements as well as sharing best practice. Feedback can be provided in a number of ways.
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Shihab Romeed
Consultant
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
FDS (Rest. Dent.) RCPS (Glasg), FFD RCSI (Ire), MFDS RCSEng, MFDS RCSEd, PhD, MSc,
PGDip, DDS, FHEA (London-UK)
Shihab is a Consultant in Restorative and Implant Dentistry at Queen Alexandra Hospital in
Portsmouth since 2015. He is registered specialist by the GDC-UK in Endodontics, Prosthodontics,
Periodontics and Restorative dentistry under Registration No 103841.
Shihab worked as a senior clinical lecturer at Kings College London Dental Institute where he
completed his registrar training at King’s, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals between 2008 and 2014.
Shihab specializes in complex and advanced treatments in Restorative and Implant dentistry including
all aspects of oral reconstruction for head and neck cancer, hypodontia and trauma patients. Following
his completion of Masters and PhD degree in Restorative dentistry at Manchester University Dental
Hospital 2002, Shihab carried out 5 years (2003-2007) training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
within different Hospitals in Essex, South Wales and North West England. He also worked as a clinical
fellow in Restorative dentistry, Oral Surgery and IV sedation at Manchester School of Dentistry and
Manchester Royal infirmary between 2007-2008. Shihab is certified by the Minnesota Board of
dentistry following the successful completion of the American/Minnesota Dental Board Exams 2004.
Shihab is heavily involved in training dentists and dental care professionals and has lectured
extensively both nationally and internationally with many papers published in international conferences
and peer review journals. Outside work Shihab enjoys sports like swimming, football and tennis.
Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
From the West
Follow the M27 and use exit 12 (Cosham).
At the traffic lights, follow the road straight ahead (Southampton Road) towards Cosham.
Turn left at the 2nd set of traffic lights.
At the traffic lights take the exit road left into Sevenoaks Road and bear right into the hospital main entrance.
The multi-storey car park will be on the left. The north car park is clearly signposted.
From the North
Follow the A3M south to Junction 5.
At the motorway roundabout take the 3rd exit marked for Drayton/Cosham.
Follow this road until you reach the roundabout (Cosham).
Proceed straight across into Southampton Road.
At the 1st set of traffic lights turn right into Sevenoaks Road and bear right into the hospital main entrance.
The multi-storey car park will be on the left. The north car park is clearly signposted.
From the East
Follow the A27 westbound until you reach the junction marked Cosham.
At the roundabout take the 3rd exit marked for A3 Cosham (Northern Road).
Follow this road until you reach a further roundabout (Cosham).
Proceed straight across remaining on A3 Northern Road.
At the next roundabout take the 1st exit into Southampton Road.
At the 1st set of traffic lights turn right into Sevenoaks Road and bear right into the hospital main entrance.
The multi-storey car park will be on the left. The north car park is clearly signposted.
Portsmouth City Council has provided interactive maps on their website for people wishing to cycle to Queen Alexandra Hospital as part of their My Journey campaign. These maps can be accessed here
Please note there are a few cycle paths which lead directly to the hospital, however the main routes to the hospital will be via the roads mentioned on the routes above (for cars).
Bicycle Racks
Members of the public riding their bicycle to Queen Alexandra Hospital can leave it in one of more than 100 spaces for bikes. The bike areas are situated in the multi-storey car park and outside the North Entrance, Emergency Department and the Paediatric Emergency Department. The bicycle racks can also be viewed here on a map of our hospital site.
Bicycles are left at the owner’s own risk.
Services run frequently from Portsmouth city centre and surrounding areas, with some buses stopping within the hospital grounds and may be displayed on timetables as ‘Queen Alexandra Hospital’. Other buses stop near the hospital and you should look for stops near ‘Cosham’ if possible.
Please note that you should contact Portsmouth City Council and the Transport Commissioner if you wish to make a comment about any bus route change.
The nearest train station is ‘Cosham’. This is approximately 10-15 minutes walk from Queen Alexandra Hospital however it is uphill and if you suffer from any condition where this may affect you we would recommend using a local taxi or bus (numbers 8 and 11A). For further information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or phone 08457 48 49 50.
Outpatient consultations following GP referral and subsequent treatment if appropriate.
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