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Our doctors and practitioners in London: a bilingual and international medical team

At Kensington International Clinic, clinical excellence starts with the people who deliver it. Our team brings together more than thirty doctors, therapists and allied health professionals, trained in leading French, British and international medical schools and hospitals. All share the same philosophy: take the time, examine carefully, explain clearly, and tailor care to each individual patient.

 

The depth of this medical platform and the linguistic diversity of our team are two of the clinic’s strongest differentiators. Whether you are looking for a French-speaking general practitioner, a bilingual gynaecologist, a dermatologist for both adults and children, or a specialist gastroenterologist, you will find here a practitioner who consults in your language and who will build a coherent care pathway with you.

Dr. Ehsan Karimiani photo

Dr. Ehsan Karimiani

Clinical genetics
Dr Francesco Lo Monaco photo

Dr Francesco Lo Monaco

Cardiologist
Corinne Fédevieille photo

Corinne Fédevieille

Osteopath
Dr. Ashikur Rahman photo

Dr. Ashikur Rahman

General Practitioner
Asal Shirazi photo

Asal Shirazi

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Important informations
 for home visits

Booking will only be done through the reception, not online. Areas covered for Home Visits : Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. For other locations, please ask a quotation to the receptionists. Full payment is required at the time of booking for Home Visits.

Booking info: 
A prepayment of £70 will be asked at the moment you book the appointment, the remaining will need to be settled on the day of your consultation

Cancellation Policy: 
More than 72h before the consultation: Fully refunded
In between 72h & 48h: £70 prepayment will be kept
Less than 48h: Consultation fully charged

General practice : adults and children

Our general practice team welcomes adults, teenagers and children, for routine consultations as well as preventive care and long-term follow-up. We provide evening slots and weekend on-call cover to support our patients beyond standard office hours.

  • Dr Emily Kara: general practitioner and gynaecologist, educated in France then Oxford. Bilingual French and English. Also an expert in longevity medicine.
  • Dr Pardis Momeni: general practitioner. Speaks French, English and Persian.
  • Dr Dahilia Mohamed: general practitioner. Speaks Arabic and English.
  • Dr Ashikur Rahman: general practitioner, also offers home visits across central London.
  • Dr Maria Naymark: general practitioner with a focus on women's and children's health, weekend and on-call cover. Speaks English and Russian.
  • Dr Neil Bhadresha: general practitioner.

Women's health : gynaecology, fertility and aesthetics

Our women's health team offers comprehensive care, from routine gynaecological follow-up to fertility, alongside aesthetic medicine and complementary support.

  • Dr Emily Kara: bilingual French and English gynaecologist, care for adults and adolescents.
  • Dr Madhu Ghosh: gynaecologist. Speaks English, Urdu, Hindi and Bengali.
  • Dr Rami Wakim: gynaecologist and fertility specialist, also active in reproductive medicine. Speaks French, English and Arabic.
  • Dr Sultan Hussein: cosmetic and plastic surgeon, specialist in injections and aesthetic medicine.
  • Paul Harvey: naturopath, complementary care in women's health.

French vascular expertise : phlebology and vascular surgery

Kensington International Clinic carries a tradition of vascular excellence inherited from the French school of phlebology. This expertise is embodied by two leading practitioners.

  • Dr Wissem Abdellaoui: vascular doctor and phlebologist, trained in Paris (Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou). Speaks French, English and Arabic. Performs duplex vascular check-ups and treats varicose veins and spider veins.
  • Pr Usman Jaffer: vascular surgeon, NHS consultant at Imperial College London, fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. Specialist in endovenous laser ablation (EVLA). Speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi.

Digestive health : gastroenterology

Through our partnership with LGCL, our gastroenterology team brings together leading consultants delivering consultations, endoscopies and colonoscopies on site.

  • Dr Akeel Alisa, MD FRCP: consultant gastroenterologist, LGCL partner. Speaks English and Arabic.
  • Dr David Simon: bilingual French and English gastroenterologist.
  • Dr Noriko Suzuki: gastroenterologist, specialist in therapeutic endoscopy.
  • Dr Owen Woghiren: gastroenterologist, expertise in inflammatory bowel disease and clinical nutrition.

Dermatology : adults and children

Our dermatology team covers medical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology, with a multilingual team able to care for patients of all ages.

  • Dr Sophie Bouvresse: dermatologist, trained at Paris VI, treating adults and children. Bilingual French and English.
  • Dr Kim Varma: UK consultant dermatologist, specialist in Mohs surgery and complex cutaneous surgery, adults only.
  • Dr Sultan Hussein: plastic surgeon, delivering aesthetic and surgical care including scar revision.

Mental health : psychiatry, psychotherapy, neuropsychology

Our mental health team supports adults and children through a multidisciplinary approach, from diagnostic assessment to therapeutic follow-up.

  • Aboubakar Wane: clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist, specialist in ADHD assessments for adults and children. Bilingual French and English.
  • Laurène Lahierre: clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist and psychotherapist. Bilingual French and English.
  • Joe Datt: neuropsychologist with a focus on paediatric neurodevelopmental assessment.
  • Adeline O'Flynn: psychotherapist.
  • Anne de Montarlot: psychotherapist. Bilingual French and English.
  • Dr Denise Vohwinkel: child psychiatrist and hypnotherapist. Speaks German, French and English.
  • Dr Pardis Mostajabi: adult psychiatrist.

Osteopathy and body medicine

  • Corinne Fédevieille: osteopath (GOsC no. 5633), iO and UFOF member, trained with Jean-Pierre Barral and Dr Jim Jealous. Consults in French.

Nutrition and dietetics

  • Francine Joyce: bilingual French and English dietitian and nutritionist, trained in Paris, FFAB member, former BBC World health correspondent. Care for eating disorders, sports nutrition and digestive conditions.

Naturopathy and functional medicine

  • Paul Harvey: naturopath, complementary and integrative approach.

Clinical genetics

  • Dr Ehsan Karimiani: clinical geneticist. Genetics consultations and family screening counselling. Speaks English and Farsi.

Ultrasound and imaging

  • Dr Ahmed Elowaidy, FRCR: consultant radiologist with an NHS appointment at Guy's and St Thomas'. Abdominal and pelvic ultrasound. Speaks English and Arabic.
  • Olena Lesyk: FMF-certified sonographer. Specialist in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound. Speaks English, Russian, Ukrainian and Polish.

Further specialties

Our clinic also offers consultations in additional specialties, in partnership with leading practitioners.

  • Dr Francesco Lo Monaco: cardiologist. Speaks English and Italian.
  • Dr Walton D'Costa: paediatrician. Speaks English and Italian.
  • Jerome Haddad: podiatrist. Bilingual French and English.

Consultations in your native language

Our practitioners consult in many languages, so that every patient can describe symptoms and understand their care pathway without any barrier. The main languages available across our team are: French, English, Arabic, Persian and Farsi, Russian, German, Italian, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Punjabi, Ukrainian, and Polish.

In a convenient central London location

Kensington International Clinic is ideally located for patients seeking private medical care in one of London’s most accessible and prestigious neighbourhoods.
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