About Proteus Occupational Medical Services
Proteus Occupational Medical Services is owned and run by Dr Andrew J R Cormack
BSc(Hons) MB ChB MRCGP PGCertSEM MSc MFOM DipAvMed
Dr Cormack is a Consultant Occupational Physician providing a range of general and specialist occupational health services.
He gained an honours degree in pharmacology in 1992, prior to entering medical training, graduating from the University of Aberdeen in 1997.
Following the award of a medical cadetship in 1995, he commenced service as a Medical Officer in the Royal Navy, where he worked extensively with the Royal Marines, as well as a number key medical appointments in ships and establishments across the Fleet. He qualified as a General Practitioner in 2004, and entered higher professional training in Occupational Medicine in 2014; accrediting as a Consultant Occupational Physician in 2018.
He has a specialist interest in non-freezing cold injury, particularly in relation to occupational diving – having conducted novel research in this area – as well as extensive experience in the medical aspects of maritime aviation and, medical operational planning. His final appointment in the Royal Navy was as Head of Medical Employment Standards for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, and President of the Medical Board of Survey – with responsibility for medical grading and ill health retirement for a population of 36,000 people with a remit to deploy worldwide at high readiness.
Dr Cormack has been the Medical Director of Proteus Occupational Medicine Services since he and his wife (a practising GP) established the company in 2018. He is experienced in providing occupational health solutions to local authority organisations, businesses, commerce, and industry; including the nuclear and renewables sector. He holds approved/appointed doctor status with the HSE under The, Control of Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017), The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations (2005) and, The Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012). He also holds the internationally recognised Diploma in Aviation Medicine.
Highly professional, knowledgeable and experienced
‘Dr Cormack was the lead Consultant Occupational Physician for Pinches Medical where he was responsible for establishing the Occupational Health service within the business. During his time he oversaw the provision of OH services to a number of businesses across the Macclesfield and Greater Manchester area, from medium-scale manufacturing and wholesale to a larger multinational communications organisation. Dr Cormack is a highly professional, knowledgable and experienced OM physician, whose services I would recommend unreservedly.