Dr Deepal Rai

Dr. Deepal Rai is a highly experienced GP specialising in Lifestyle Medicine, with a focus on the evidence-based prevention and management of chronic diseases. Her approach is centred on optimising key areas of health, including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, mental wellbeing, and minimising harmful substance use. With over 20 years of experience as a medical doctor, Dr. Rai believes that the key to optimal health is a holistic approach, taking into account the whole person within the context of their broader life. Dr. Rai has firsthand experience of balancing a professional career with raising two young children. Her journey led her to recognise the importance of addressing not just physical health but also mental wellbeing, especially during times of burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression. This inspired her to incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her practice, to help her patients enhance their mental wellbeing and cope with the challenges of daily life. Dr. Rai's medical journey began at Imperial College London, where she obtained a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 2005, along with a scholarship prize for overall best performance. She then worked across various specialities at London teaching hospitals, before obtaining Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) in 2008. She further went on to achieve Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) in 2012 and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2015. Dr. Rai is passionate about general practice and places great emphasis on providing holistic care. She has particular expertise in general medicine, women’s health, chronic disease management, mental health, and geriatric medicine. She also provides routine antenatal care as a shared care affiliate with the Royal Women’s/Sandringham Hospitals. Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu, Dr. Rai is dedicated to offering compassionate, patient-centred care.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2008–2014
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   UAB Barcelona (GB)

2. 2014–2018
   Residency · General Practice (GP)

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)

3. 2018–2019
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Charité Berlin, DE

1. 2018-09–2019-08
   Junior consultant

   UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Practice (GP)

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 13 · i10: 6

Selected publications

1. Outcomes of General Practice (GP) in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Deepal Rai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.2277/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 130

2. European registry analysis of General Practice (GP) outcomes

   Dr Deepal Rai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.9081/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 112

3. Outcomes of General Practice (GP) in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Deepal Rai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.1487/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 158

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