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Abi is a freelance journalist with a special interest in health and medicine writing.
Since 2000 Adrian has been employed in emergency and critical care paediatrics based in Sydney, with particular interests in toxicology, trauma and resuscitation.
Allie Anderson is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with many years of experience writing and editing for a range of publishers.
Amberley has been a feature writer at Patient for over two years.
Dr. Anjum Gandhi has over 25 years of clinical, teaching and research experience in paediatrics and is a Consultant Paediatrician.
Dr Anna Cantlay is an experienced NHS and private GP based in london.
Annabel is a Registered Associate Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition.
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) is the professional body for Plastic Surgeons in the UK.
Dr Caroline Wiggins is a GP locum currently in the South-West of England.
Dr Carrie Ruxton qualified as a Dietitian at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, before gaining a PhD in Child Nutrition.
Professor Cathy Jackson graduated from Manchester Medical School having gained a first-class honours degree in physiology along the way.
Dr Colin Tidy is an NHS GP, based in Oxfordshire.
TV's Dr Dawn has been an NHS GP for 23 years. She has been working as a media doctor for over twelve years.
Dr Doug McKechnie is an NHS GP working in London. He works full-time clinically and is also the Deputy Lead for the Clinical and Professional Practice module at University College London Medical School.
As a lifelong food fanatic, Ellie is a big believer that having special dietary requirements shouldn't mean boring meals.
Dr Ellie Cannon is the resident GP for the Mail on Sunday and Mailonline and is well known as the on-screen GP for Sky News Sunrise and Channel 5.
Emily is a Feature Writer with Patient, writing articles on a variety of topics relating to health and well-being.
Dr Gabi is passionate about creating a safe space for women to access individualised, integrity based healthcare.
Gemma joined Patient in 2017 as their Content Producer and now works for blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan.
Georgia graduated from Bournemouth University with a BA (Hons) in Scriptwriting for Film and Television and an MA in Literary Media.
Gillian is a freelance writer and columnist for a variety of national newspapers and magazines.
Ginny Weeks is a freelance copywriter, lifestyle editor and consultant with over 10 years experience working across many different platforms.
Dr Gurvinder Rull qualified in 2000, joining EMIS’s content authoring team (now Patient.info) in 2007.
Hannah qualified as a GP in 1997. She joined EMIS (Patient) as a peer reviewer in August 2006.
Dr Hayley Willacy was an NHS GP working in northwest England, who retired from clinical practice in 2022 after 30 years.
Helen qualified at Guy’s Hospital in 1989 and left London in 1990 to settle in the countryside.
Dr Hilary Jones, GP, author and medical broadcaster, qualified at the Royal Free Hospital in 1976.
Jacqueline was a GP in Kendal, Cumbria for 25 years, where she trained young GPs for the RCGP and was an Instructing Doctor for the FSRH.
Dr Jan Sambrook qualified from the University of Sheffield in 1992.
Dr Jennifer Kelly is a GP and medical author for Patient.info.
Dr Jessica Garner is a GP and health writer and graduated from Medical School in 2002.
Dr John Cox worked as a Medical Registrar in the UK and New Zealand and as a locum Physician in New Zealand.
Julian Turner is a freelance journalist and Editor of Compelo Energy.
Karen is an NCTJ-qualified freelance journalist with a special interest in health.
Karine is a dietitian and the founder of Dietitian fit & co, a private dietitian company located accross England.
Kerry has been a freelance writer, editor and proofreader since 2016; she specialises in science and health-related topics.
Dr Krishna Vakharia, is an NHS GP working in the northeast England. She is also a regular examiner for the postgraduate Diploma in Practical Dermatology at Cardiff University as well as being the Chief Medical Officer for health at EMIS with clinical oversight for Patient.
Dr Laurence Knott qualified in 1973 and has had extensive experience as a General Practitioner.
As managing editor of Patient.info Lawrence looks after all our features, working with the clinical director to make sure everything is accurate, up to date and a great read. Lawrence's career includes writing speeches for the Prime Minister and being deputy editor on one of the world's leading business magazines. Lawrence lives by the sea and is passionate about the wellbeing benefits that being outdoors and in the water can bring us.
Professor Lesley Regan is the Womens’ Health Ambassador for England and was President of the RCOG 2016 to 2019.
Lilly Sabri is a chartered Physiotherapist, APPI pilates instructor, fitness, health and lifestyle influencer and founder of #LeanWithLilly.
Louise qualified from Manchester University in 1994 and is a GP and menopause expert in Solihull, West Midlands.
Dr Mary Harding qualified from Cambridge University medical school in 1989.
Dr Mary Lowth was a Suffolk GP for 20 years, specialising in paediatrics and child protection, and later in documentation of torture.
Max Pemberton is a doctor, journalist and writer. He is based in London and works in mental health.
Michael is a community pharmacist practicing in the Midlands and South Yorkshire with more than 20 years’ experience advising on medicines and medical conditions. He has a strong background in healthcare training, having produced and delivered training courses for pharmacy teams and staff of residential care settings, including nurses. He has also contributed to pharmacy advisory boards for the management of low acuity conditions in the community.
Dr Mohammad Sharif Razai is an award-winning interdisciplinary scientist, clinician and educator. He holds an MA and a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Cambridge, a BSc from University College London and an MA from Birkbeck University of London.
She is a London-based health journalist who has been writing about science and medicine for several years. She is the former head of editorial at Patient.
Nick Imm qualified in 1993 and joined EMIS as a clinical author for Patient.info in 2013.
Dr Nsisong Asanga is a physician, editor and writer. Her work has appeared in WebMD, Amerisleep, VeryWell Health and other places. She tweets @Ncbassey.
Dr Oliver Starr is a general practitioner in Hertfordshire and an undergraduate tutor at University College Medical School.
Dr Partha Kar has been a Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust since 2008.
Dr Richard Draper qualified in 1981 and has worked 24 years in general practice, currently as a GP partner, Oxshott Medical Practice, Oxshott Surrey.
Dr Roger Henderson qualified as a GP in 1985 and has authored for EMIS since early 2013.
Dr Rosalyn Adleman, is an NHS GP working in north London.
Rose has authored for several publications including The Healthy Food Guide and is a Nutrition and Wellbeing Manager for The Good Eating Co.
Rosemary qualified with double first class honours from Cambridge University, and after training in sexual health, obstetrics and gynaecology became a GP.
Rowanna Watson (AKA The Vegan Health Coach) is a Certified Holistic Health Coach.
Sally Turner is a writer and broadcaster specialising in sexual health and women’s issues.
Sara Lindberg is a freelance health, fitness, and wellness writer.
After training in medicine at Cambridge and Oxford, Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE became a GP.
Sarah Graham is an award-winning freelance health journalist, and founder of the feminist women's health blog Hysterical Women.
Sarika is a registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience and specialises in weight management and diabetes.
Dr Suchita Shah is a GP, Population & Global Health specialist, writer, editor, and medical educator.
Swaran Singh is Professor of Social and Community Psychiatry at Warwick Medical School.
Dr. Toni Hazell is an NHS GP working in a deprived area of London.
In 2009, after the birth of her second child, Torie True left the city and set up her food blog focusing on home cooking with herbs and spices.
Val competed on the Great British Bake Off in 2016 and quickly won the hearts of the nation with her homely bakes.
Dr Javaid qualified from Cambridge University and completed his GP VTS training in Northampton.