Phil Hammond (comedian)

Dr Philip Hammond (born 1 January 1962) is a doctor, comedian and commentator on health issues in the United Kingdom. He is best known for his humorous commentary on the National Health Service. He first came into the public spotlight writing a column for The Independent newspaper, where he wrote with a strong pro-patient rights line.

Early life

He lived in Australia until the age of seven when his Australian father, Dr Barrie Hammond, killed himself at the age of 38. His English mother moved the family back to England. Hammond was educated at Marlborough Royal Free Grammar School, St John's Comprehensive, Marlborough, and Marlborough College. He qualified as a doctor in 1987, from Girton College, Cambridge University and St Thomas' Hospital Medical School, London. He has worked as a Lecturer in Medical Communication at the Universities of Birmingham and Bristol. He previously worked as a GP before retraining as an associate specialist in Chronic fatigue syndrome.

Performances

Phil Hammond

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