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Dr. Annika Charlesworth

Verified Gastroenterology London

Dr. Annika Charlesworth

2 years of experience 5.0 (10 verified reviews)

8,033+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Annika Charlesworth at a glance

Dr. Annika Charlesworth is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Annika Charlesworth is a Consultant Gastroenterologistt who joined Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust in 2017, where she played a pivotal role in expanding and modernising Gastroenterology services. Over the years, she has developed broad and in-depth experience managing a wide spectrum of complex gastrointestinal conditions, earning a strong reputation in clinical excellence and patient centred care.  

She manages common problems including irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, abdominal pain, indigestion, and reflux. She has a particular clinical focus on nutrition and its role in digestive health. 

She graduated from Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, in 2003, after studying medicine in Germany, France, and New Zealand. Dr. Charlesworth moved to the UK in 2004 to complete postgraduate training in Gastroenterology and General Medicine and later completed a PhD.

Her expertise includes various Gastroenterology subspecialties. She is skilled in upper and lower endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) and is an accredited bowel cancer screening endoscopist. Dr. Charlesworth has also held leadership roles, including four years as Clinical Director for Gastroenterology.

Known for her empathic, supportive approach, Dr. Charlesworth is committed to delivering excellent patient care with professionalism and compassion. She brings a wealth of knowledge to HCA London Bridge, where she continues to apply her expertise, leadership, and dedication to enhacning patient outcomes in a world-class multidisciplinary setting.

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

— Dr. Annika Charlesworth

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-34376 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-EF91DF43 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,344
Annual physical exam 99395 1,798
Vaccination administration 90471 406
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,321

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Annika Charlesworth
HEADSHOT
Annika Charlesworth in consultation
IN OFFICE
Annika Charlesworth with the team
WITH TEAM
Annika Charlesworth at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 90s
Meet Annika Charlesworth

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    Annika Charlesworth, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2870/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39437036 · cited by 40
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Annika Charlesworth, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5735/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37806048 · cited by 138
  3. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    Annika Charlesworth, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2453/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35751590 · cited by 116

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · annika.charlesworth@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

10 verified reviews
5.00
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Annika Charlesworth's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Annika Charlesworth treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Annika Charlesworth specialise in?

    Annika Charlesworth specialises in Gastroenterology in London, GB. 22 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Annika Charlesworth treat?

    Annika Charlesworth treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Annika Charlesworth practise?

    Annika Charlesworth practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Annika Charlesworth speak?

    Annika Charlesworth speaks English, German.

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