What are gallstones?
You've probably heard of gallstones but what are they made of and why do they happen? This post explains
Based in Central London, we give you the best possible
care through our long established private GP practice.
Like many doctors I have a commitment to make sure you get the medical attention that you need and that’s why I am still here for you during this challenging time along with my secretaries Caroline and Sally. You will currently find that London is very quiet and we have taken careful precautions to keep everyone safe - so please don't hesitate to get any worrying symptoms checked out.
Here’s how I can help new patients who may be struggling to gain access to their usual GP’s as well as my existing patients.
Please ring for an appointment rather than use e-mail - our number is 020 7935 3351.
If you are newly registering with the Practice you will be sent a registration form (and advice on how to do an online consultation with me) Complete and return the form and we will contact you for an appointment.
This is a complicated and fast developing situation. In view of this I'd like to refer you to the NHS UK website. This is an excellent resource which is regularly updated and answers all of the most pertinent questions.
Patients of our Practice and Menopause Clinic can now use an online private dispensing service to fulfil their prescriptions. Simply follow the instructions on this page for home delivery.
Over the last few years I've developed a real passion researching into the latest treatments for menopause and sharing the best available advice with patients who come to me from across the UK. I have been awarded the Advanced Certificate of Menopause Care and am a British Menopause Society specialist. I also work in a specialist menopause clinic at a London teaching hospital.
As you probably know, menopause is also known as the "change in life" and there have been huge medical strides in terms of managing the distressing menopause symptoms that accompany that change. I find treating the menopause incredibly rewarding. There are so many women suffering from menopausal symptoms and the solution is really simple!
I have also become increasingly interested in the complementary benefits between health and beauty. There's no doubt we feel better when we look better! Fortunately improvements in skin health technologies have now led to a generation of products that originated in the fields of dermatology and plastic surgery. This means I can integrate their application within my private practice.
You've probably heard of gallstones but what are they made of and why do they happen? This post explains
You have probably heard about the microbiome, but do you know the key part it plays in your health?
If you are experiencing tenderness or pain in your shoulders, elbows, knees or hips you may have Bursitis. Find out more in this blog post
Ladies - if you are experiencing heavy or prolonged bleeding please do not put up with it, you may have fibroids.
If you are thinking of adopting a Vegan diet in the near future you might be interested in this important advice about maintaining your calcium levels
Australian research about the possible link between hot flushes, night sweats and non-fatal cardiovascular events was released this summer...
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month. In this blog post I explain the causes of mouth cancer as well as the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month so in this post I include risk factors and stages as well as the title subjects
Find out about Lichen Sclerosus - an itchy skin condition around the most intimate parts of the body.
If you feel as if you have hit a brick wall you are not alone and the feeling WILL pass. I share some great advice by Dr Aisha Ahmad
…she has been a proactive advocate for health in our family and, as both my wife and I have busy work and travel schedules, her responsiveness, flexibility and willingness to engage to suit our timetable has been invaluable.
Stephanie is a true professional and a great example of what a GP really should be
Stephanie has been a really supportive GP - helping the family very quickly and thoughtfully. She has guided us to the right specialist intervention when necessary and been supportive of all the usual family health needs.
I am delighted that I sought advice from Dr Stephanie before I even started the menopause. Her intelligent understanding of how women truly feel and deserve to feel, encouraged me to start hormone replacement treatment at an early stage, which has meant that I feel happy, healthy and full of confidence again
I was 52 when I started with the menopause although I didn't know it at the time. I was feeling anxious and lacking confidence. My coping strategies were failing and with a high pressure job this was extremely difficult. My sleep was disturbed with hot sweats. I stared taking HRT 6 months ago and have not looked back. I haven't put on weight (a concern for me ). I can recommend this treatment whole-heartedly
I had read about HRT and was very keen to handle my menopausal symptoms with a more measured and individual approach. I started seeing Dr Goodwin and I feel happily back to normal. Dr Goodwin has been really helpful and I have every confidence that what can be a miserable experience is now completely under control and thankfully will stay that way