Dr. Carter Singh MBE

B.Sc. (Hons), MBBS (Distinction), FRCGP, FFMLM, DRCOG, DFSRH

An inspirational and unique story of struggle and success of a young man whom we take pride in calling the “Dohtra of our Pind Kahma”.

Dr. Carter Singh was born in 1980 in Derby England. His mother, lovingly known as “Pinky”, is the daughter of Mohan Singh son of Sardar Kartar Singh and Mata Shive Kaur of Kahma. He was named in honour of his great grandfather Sardar Kartar Singh and in doing so, out of respect to Mohan Singh.  Unfortunately, soon after his birth unfavourable circumstances developed resulting in the family breakup. Consequently, this young infant and his mother Pinky became the responsibility of Sardar Mohan Singh and his wife Bibi Joginder Kaur for their wellbeing especially the education of the young boy.

The story of our dohtra becomes our pride and admiration. After the breakup of the family the ensuing effects of such a traumatic experience affected him greatly. He started thinking negatively about himself and began to receive failing grades in school and his self esteem hit the rock bottom. But, Mohan Singh and his wife Joginder Kaur (Nana Nani) left no stone unturned to boost his moral up by encouraging him not to give up as they knew at the bottom of their heart that the young boy had a great potential. Admittedly, many other friends and well wishers joined hands and supported Mohan Singh in his struggle to help this young man.

Eventually, on one lucky day he woke up and decided with great conviction that he would prove to be someone and convert all of the negative circumstances into positive ones by putting all his zeal towards his studies. After that undeterred conviction he started not only gaining good grades in school but also reaching the pinnacles in his studies. There was no turning back and he became a medical doctor with distinctions as is shown below in the academic section of his accomplishments.

He decided to dedicate his life in the service of the society and most importantly to embolden the names of his grandparents (Nani, Nani), great grandparents and especially his mother “Pinky” who have done so much for him.

The most admirable decision he made was to recognize and dedicate his gratitude for all that Sardar Mohan Singh did for him. As far as he is concerned Mohan Singh is his “Dad”. He wanted to recognize and honour Mohan Singh and decided to name his children with the middle name as “Mohan”.    

Dr. Carter Singh was fully aware of his obligation to honour his mother “Pinky” who brought him to this world. As she has learning difficulties, Dr. Carter Singh felt a personal connection with his patients who have learning disabilities and has opened multiple residential homes for people with Learning Disabilities. He has also made a significant contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic in helping people from ethnic minority backgrounds.  This was one of the many reasons he received the great award of MBE.  

Below is the summary of only some of his achievements.

Accomplishments

Academic

1. B.Sc. (Hons)
2. MBBS with Distinction in Special Studies from Guy’s. King’s and St. Thomas School of Medicine London
3. Degree in Psychology from King’s College London. This augments his general practice by providing him with more holistic approach.

Awards

1. Preiskel Prize in Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons.
2. Travelling award from the British Association of Plastic Surgeons. Trained in world renowned centres of plastic and reconstructive surgery including the MD Anderson Cancer Institute in Houston, Texas USA and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan.
3. Trained in Vascular/General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Accident & Emergency, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Haematology, Oncology, Palliative Care and General Medicine.
4. Obtained no less than six awards to date and prizes by the Royal College of General Practitioners and obtained its fellowship (FRCGP).
5. Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership & Management (FMLM)
6. NHS (National Health Service) Parliamentary award for “Excellency in Primary Care in House of Commons in 2019, 
7. MBE (Member British Empire) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2020 in recognition of his services to healthcare during COVID – 19 Pandemic in helping disadvantaged, vulnerable at-risk groups including ethnic minority communities and those with Learning Disability. 
8. Passionate about his special interest in Minor Surgery and caring for those with Learning Disabilities.

Dr. Carter Singh published widely in both national and international journals. Appeared widely in the media providing his expert opinion in both press and TV. Dr. Carter Singh is passionate about his special interest in Minor Surgery and caring for those with Learning Disabilities. He brings his expert knowledge of strategic commissioning, audit/clinical governance and breadth of frontline clinical knowledge as the Vice Chairman of the Nottinghamshire LMC.

The health service of the UK is overstretched and under-resourced and continually faces emerging risks and Dr. Carter Singh’s understanding of the health system architecture allows and empowers him to contribute to the NHS to drive him to contribute to the NHS to achieve positive and meaningful change.

This is only a brief description of his achievements to date. We are sure it is only a beginning and sky is the limit of potential which is yet to be explored. We wish him all the best.