This site is intended for health professionals only


19 – Dr Andrew Dearden

The former chair of GPC Wales has been a key player in medical politics for some years, but it is perhaps in his role as the BMA's pensions kingpin that his influence has been most keenly felt.

He was instrumental in fighting GPs' corner after former health secretary Patricia Hewitt tried to cap their pensions.

Dr Andrew Dearden Top 50 most influential GPs


To view the full list of Pulse's top 50 most influential GPs, put together by a panel of leading GPs to mark Pulse's 50th anniversary, please click here.