Top Longevity Doctors in London

Human longevity in London has had two notable changes over the last few decades. First, life expectancy slowed from 2011 until 2020, even though lifespan steadily increased for decades before 2011. 

Then, in 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic caused a sharp decline in life expectancy – on a magnitude not seen since World War II. Even today, life expectancy still hasn’t returned to what it was before the pandemic, and unfortunately, population health continues to be a concern.

The Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) even claims that people in the UK are getting poorer and sicker. That's why the IPPR has developed a new framework, which includes many pillars of longevity, to combat London's lifespan crisis.

These pillars, like breathing clean air, maintaining strong relationships, and staying active, are not cutting edge. In many ways, they’re a reminder how getting back to basics is vital to health and longevity. Interestingly, many of these pillars are frequently prescribed by longevity doctors, who are arguably at the forefront of modern medicine.

Could longevity doctors be the key to improving the lives of Londoners and restoring the life expectancy of pre-pandemic years? 

In this article, we cover ten top-rated longevity doctors in London who specialize in functional medicine and integrative health.

Dr. Harpal Bains

Dr. Harpal Bains is the founder and Medical Director at Harpal Clinic in London. 

Dr. Harpal Bains founded Harpal Clinic in 2013 after discovering the potential of bioidentical hormone optimization and functional medicine. Witnessing the inevitability of disease when working in orthopedics and ENT left her helpless and disillusioned about medicine. This also inspired her to venture beyond her initial training to explore other medical disciplines.

After leaving the National Health Service (NHS), Dr. Bains worked as a surgeon at Marie Stopes, consulted at a clinic for male sexual dysfunction, and provided training for journalists in hostile region survival with ex-Special Air Service (SAS) servicemen. These roles helped her gain valuable experience in sexual health, psychosexual medicine, and aesthetic medicine. Her diverse experience allowed her to develop innovative protocols that integrated various medical specialities, all of which weren’t very accessible in the UK at the time.

Today, Dr. Bains is dedicated to training practitioners in the "Harpal protocol" at her clinic, ensuring that the clinic’s legacy of quality care continues with minimal patient wait times and comprehensive post-consultation support. The Harpal Clinic offers the following services for patients: functional medicine (including longevity medicine), low dose naltrexone (LDN), diagnostic testing, hormonal balancing, IV drips, and aesthetics. 

Learn more about Dr. Harpal Bains and Harpal Clinic

Dr. Stavroula Nikitopoulou

Dr. Stavroula Nikitopoulou, who goes by Dr. Stavy, owns her own integrative medicine practice in London. 

Dr. Stavy brings over 15 years of experience to her practice as a general practitioner, with advanced qualifications in holistic medicine, functional medicine, classical homeopathy, and acupuncture. Her educational foundation includes a Master of Science (MSc) in Holistic Medicine. Throughout her career, she has handled a wide range of conditions including infertility, thyroid disorders, hormonal dysfunctions, heart disease, digestive disorders, food intolerances in both children and adults, chronic fatigue, heavy metal toxicity, and various mental health issues.

In preventive medicine, Dr. Stavy focuses on enhancing the well-being of men, women, and children, as well as incorporating anti-aging strategies. She values a personalized approach, prioritizing a close, empathetic partnership with her patients to deeply understand their unique health needs and concerns. This relationship helps her tailor highly effective treatment protocols.

Dr. Stavy's diagnostic process employs the latest, most advanced laboratory tests available globally, which, when combined with comprehensive patient consultations, pinpoint the underlying imbalances causing illness. Her treatment protocols are personalized, incorporating specific dietary, supplemental, and lifestyle recommendations aimed at restoring and promoting overall health and wellness.

Based in London, Dr. Stavy offers consultations both in-person at various central London locations and remotely via online and phone consultations to cater to her international clientele. Her services include: functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, holistic general practitioner, online consultations, and health screenings.

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Dr. Anna Forbes

Dr. Anna Forbes is the founder of The Forbes Clinic of Integrative Medicine in London. 

Dr. Anna Forbes completed her Bachelor of Medical Sciences and medical degrees at Nottingham University's Medical School in 2006. Since then, she’s built a diverse medical career, initially working for both the NHS and the private sector. Disenchanted with the conventional "sticking plaster approach" to medicine, Dr. Forbes was driven to explore the underlying causes of health issues, steering her toward integrative medicine.

Dr. Forbes deepened her understanding of this field by learning about mental and emotional well-being through various psychotherapeutic methods, including medical hypnosis. She operated a private psychotherapy practice for several years and obtained a postgraduate diploma in Integrative Medicine in 2011.

Dr. Forbes has since pursued additional specialties, including nutritional medicine, functional medicine, and advanced quantum device applications in clinical practice. She is well-versed in heart rate variability, kinesiology, the Vitali-Chi system, mindfulness, yoga, medical qigong, meditation, IV therapy, Plasmolifting, Scenar therapy, body typing, and enzyme therapy.

Experiences during her surgical attachment at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge further shaped her integrated perspective, highlighting the impact of patient attitudes on recovery outcomes. This revelation guided her to explore additional ways to enhance health and mental status beyond conventional medical approaches. 

Services at her practice include: full health assessment, body typing, colonic hydrotherapy and enema treatments, live blood analysis, pain relief and well-being, personalized functional nutrition, naturopathy, homeopathy, and mind-body medicine.

Learn more about Dr. Anna Forbes and The Forbes Clinic of Integrative Medicine

Dr. Nyjon Eccles

Dr. Nyjon Eccles is the founder of Natural Doctor on Harley Street in London.

Dr. Nyjon Eccles has garnered a strong reputation in the UK integrative medicine community for offering innovative treatment and prevention options for both men and women. Dr. Eccles holds an MBBS and a PhD in Pharmacology from London, and he’s also a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP).

Dr. Eccles offers a range of specialized treatments. These include Thermocheck Breast Thermography for early detection of breast cancer risk, natural menopause treatment with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, Better Aging programs, and the Natural BioGroHair Restoration, for which he has developed an internationally patent-pending formula. 

The Thermocheck Breast Thermography is a non-invasive screening tool that enables early identification of breast cancer risk, providing a radiation-free alternative to traditional methods. Dr. Eccles advocates for the broader use of screening tools, which he believes could significantly decrease breast cancer rates by detecting risks early enough to potentially reverse them through proper lifestyle changes and nutritional supplementation.

Additionally, he offers facial rejuvenation, libido enhancement, fertility improvement, cancer patient support, and autism and PDD support.

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Dr. Alka Patel

Dr. Alka Patel owns her own integrative medicine practice in London. 

Dr. Alka Patel brings 25 years of experience as a general practitioner and combines it with her personal insights as a former CEO to address the health challenges of high-achieving individuals. Throughout her medical career, she has witnessed the detrimental effects of relentless entrepreneurial drive, including her own bout with burnout that landed her in a hospital bed on her birthday. This pivotal experience transformed her approach to medicine, shifting from traditional prescriptions to emphasizing daily, personalized lifestyle choices for sustainable health.

Dr. Patel is renowned for her TEDx talk, where she introduces the concept of health as a verb—an actionable, ongoing pursuit rather than a static state. Her approach, "Lifestyle First," is a detailed, data-driven method that uses a 10-point system to optimize health for longevity and success. This system evaluates life's purpose, identity, diet, exercise, sleep, relaxation, social connections, learning habits, and emotional well-being, aligning them with personal biomarkers to tailor individual strategies.

Educated at the University of London, where she earned her MBBS in Medicine and Surgery from Guys and St Thomas's, Dr. Patel has also achieved distinction in the Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) and holds diplomas in Lifestyle Medicine, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) qualifications. Her expertise also covers gynecology, pediatrics, obstetrics, and dermatology.

Having worked with over a quarter of a million patients, Dr. Patel is fueled by the transformation stories of people who have realigned their health trajectories. She aims to synchronize the success of ambitious individuals with essential self-care, using a strategic and precise approach that empowers them to sustain their performance and impact. Her services include the 10-in-10 plan (get 10 years younger in 10 weeks) and the VIP 12 month biohacking plan.

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Dr. Sohère Roked

Dr. Sohère Roked owns her own integrative medicine practice in London. 

Dr. Sohère Roked is an integrative medicine general practitioner who was inspired by her father, a general practitioner who profoundly impacted their local community's health. His influence cemented her desire to pursue a career in medicine and make a significant difference in people's lives.

Graduating from Southampton University in 2003, Dr. Roked has worked extensively across England and Wales in various medical specialties including accident and emergency (A&E), general medicine and surgery, women’s health, otolaryngology, and psychiatry before settling into general practice. She continues to contribute to the NHS, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite her broad experience, Dr. Roked felt conventional medicine failed to fully address the complex web of emotional, spiritual, environmental, social, nutritional, lifestyle, and psychological factors that affect patient health.

Convinced that true health requires integrating physical and mental wellness, Dr. Roked advocates for integrative medicine, blending conventional and holistic approaches. She has studied extensively at the British College of Integrative Medicine and with experts from the UK, Australia, and the USA, investing significantly in her education to stay at the forefront of her field.

Dr. Roked has nearly a decade of experience prescribing bio-identical and body-identical hormones, viewing hormonal balance as fundamental to health. She champions preventative medicine and designs personalized wellness programs to help patients achieve optimal health. Her health packages include: biological age testing, preventive medicine package, comprehensive gut health analysis, hormones MOT program, Reduce My Stress package, health coaching, 10 Years Younger program, tiredness cure, and thyroid package.

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Dr. Saskia H. Kloppenburg Vieth

Dr. Saskia H. Kloppenburg Vieth owns her own integrative medicine practice in London. 

Dr. Saskia Kloppenburg Vieth, born in Germany and raised in Spain from the age of twelve, is fluent in both German and Spanish. She completed her medical education at the Universidad de la Laguna in Tenerife, Spain, and underwent five years of specialist training in Internal Medicine at the Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular - Materno Infantil in Gran Canaria, Spain.

Early in her career, Dr. Kloppenburg recognized the crucial need for an individualized and holistic approach to patient care. She observed a distinct connection between patients' emotional states and their health issues, understanding that medication alone often fails to address underlying problems. This insight led her to pursue further education in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). She earned an MSc in Homeopathic Medicine from the Universitat de Barcelona, collaborated closely with the Royal London Hospital for Homeopathy (RLHH), and obtained a Member of Faculty of Homeopathy (MFHom) qualification in Bristol. Additionally, she mastered neurolinguistic programming and Ericksonian Hypnosis and gained advanced training in Bio-analisis e Inversión Emocional in Málaga and Barcelona, which focuses on identifying and resolving emotional conflicts that contribute to health disturbances.

Dr. Kloppenburg splits her professional time between the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM - NHS) where she manages the integrated cancer care clinics with Dr. Kassab, and her private practice, which primarily supports cancer patients with complementary care to help mitigate the side effects of conventional treatments. Her services include integrated medicine, mistletoe, ozone therapy, IV therapy, medicinal mushrooms, homeopathy, nutritional therapy, general medicine, and hypnotherapy.

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Dr. Gayetri Chudasama

Dr. Gayetri Chudasama is the founder of Dr. Gayetri Functional Medicine in London. 

Dr. Gayetri is a dedicated functional medicine practitioner who adopts a holistic approach to treating illness and disease. She thoroughly assesses every aspect of a patient’s life, utilizes appropriate functional medicine tests, and crafts tailored treatment plans based on the results. 

After working in the NHS for years, Dr. Gayetri struggled with burnout, which led her on her own health journey. Reflecting back to her childhood in India, where she was exposed to yoga and ayurvedic medicine, her results with functional medicine resonated with her. Her experience led her to adopt this approach with her patients and open her own clinic, where she has other doctors, a practice manager, and other collaborating partners.

Dr. Gayetri has found that patients who take responsibility for their health and actively participate in their treatment plans tend to see the most substantial improvements. She supports her patients through the transition to new habits and helps them avoid counterproductive behaviors. Additionally, patients benefit from the guidance of health coaches who assist them in integrating new, healthy habits into their daily routines.

Achieving health with Dr. Gayetri goes beyond merely being disease-free; it involves thriving and attaining optimal well-being, allowing patients to live a fulfilling life. Working with a practitioner at Dr. Gayetri Functional Medicine is a two-step process: understanding the root cause of illness through testing in the first month and implementing a plan of action in the second and third months.

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Dr. Tamsin Lewis

Dr. Tamsin Lewis is the founder and Medical Director at Wellgevity in London. 

Dr. Tamsin Lewis graduated with honors from King's College London and the associated Guy's and St Thomas’ Hospitals. She holds a BSc in Neuroscience and the Biology of Ageing, with specialist training in Psychiatry and Sports Medicine, complemented by further education in Nutritional and Functional Medicine. Dr. Lewis is a member of The Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and a founding trustee of the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine.

In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Lewis serves on the advisory board of Humanity.Health, a health-tech company focused on democratizing proactive consumer healthcare. She is also a founding team member and the medical director at RoseBar Longevity with Six Senses.

Dr. Lewis' experience as a former Great Britain elite triathlete and Ironman Triathlon Champion shaped her performance-oriented mindset, which informs her approach to health management and exploring human potential. Her background in psychiatry enables her to integrate a nuanced, humanistic approach to her practice, emphasizing behavior change as pivotal to health outcomes.

Her specific interests lie in longevity practices, including bio-identical hormone therapies, bio-modulators/peptides, and strategic exercise, alongside techniques and supplements proven to improve healthspan. Dr. Lewis has extensive knowledge of digital health and the use of wearable technology for connected health and personal empowerment. Additionally, her recent learning under Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris at Imperial College has sparked an interest in the neuroscience research and therapeutic use of psychedelic compounds. 

Services at Wellgevity include consultations, lab testing, and a transformational 12 week program.

Learn more about Dr. Tasmin Lewis and Wellgevity

Professor Pierre-Marc Bouloux

Professor Pierre-Marc Bouloux is the Principal Physician at HOOKE in London. 

Professor Pierre-Marc Bouloux is an authority on the interplay between hormones, the nervous system, and their impact on physiology and psychology, having conducted pioneering research in neuroendocrinology. A fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and a Senior Lecturer in Endocrinology at the Royal Free Hospital, Professor Bouloux has also been awarded a Master of Clinical Research (MCR) Fellowship in Endocrinology at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. 

Professor Bouloux's academic journey began at St Bartholomew’s Medical College, with postgraduate degrees from both the Hammersmith and Brompton Hospitals. Since 1991, he has been the Director of the Center for Neuroendocrinology at the Royal Free Campus of University College London (UCL). He also practices at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and has served as the senior consultant in endocrinology for the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust.

A prolific author, Professor Bouloux has written several books on endocrinology and general medicine, and his scholarly work includes over 400 peer-reviewed papers and reviews. As a Professor of Endocrinology at UCL, his research spans andrology, reproductive endocrinology, and various aspects of neuroendocrinology. He is currently focused on studies related to health and performance optimization and longevity. 

HOOKE offers various health assessments and health memberships that vary in tiers. Health memberships include consultations and assessments, testing and imaging, genome sequencing, ongoing support, wearable devices, and personalized supplementation. 

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London’s top doctors in longevity medicine

These doctors and longevity clinics represent the forefront of functional medicine, integrative health, and longevity medicine in London, UK. Whether you're struggling with a chronic illness, looking to optimize your health, or simply interested in preventive care, head to their websites to learn more about how they can help you achieve your longevity goals. 

By taking a holistic approach and addressing the root cause of health issues, any of these practitioners can empower you to live a healthier and longer life,