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Dr Efthimia Karra
Endocrinology Diabetes · London
👤 2 years of experience
10,230+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Efthimia Karra is a renowned consultant endocrinologist who practises at HCA Healthcare at The Princess Grace Hospital and The Harley Street Clinic. Her NHS post is at the Royal Free London Trust, where she is the Clinical Lead for the Endocrine Outpatients Services redesign programme. Dr Karra takes a holistic approach to care for patients with endocrinology problems such as diabetes, osteoporosis, and disorders affecting the pituitary, adrenal, and parathyroid glands.
She has expertise in the following areas:
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes Mellitus
Common and Rare Thyroid Disorders
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid Disease
Calcium Balance Disorders
Antenatal Diabetes and Endocrinology
Obesity
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Pituitary Disease
Adrenal Disease
General Medicine
Acute Medicine
After obtaining her medical degree, Dr Karra undertook extensive training in endocrinology within the North London Central Specialist Scheme and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2006.
She was given the prestigious Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Training Fellowship in 2011 and conducted PhD research in the fields of obesity, gut hormone physiology, and metabolic medicine at the Academic Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology based at University College London.
She has expertise in the following areas:
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes Mellitus
Common and Rare Thyroid Disorders
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid Disease
Calcium Balance Disorders
Antenatal Diabetes and Endocrinology
Obesity
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Pituitary Disease
Adrenal Disease
General Medicine
Acute Medicine
After obtaining her medical degree, Dr Karra undertook extensive training in endocrinology within the North London Central Specialist Scheme and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2006.
She was given the prestigious Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Training Fellowship in 2011 and conducted PhD research in the fields of obesity, gut hormone physiology, and metabolic medicine at the Academic Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology based at University College London.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Efthimia Karra
Education & training
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2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2022–2026 Residency · Endocrinology Diabetes
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Endocrinology Diabetes
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,130 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,412 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,724 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,787 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 12 · i10: 7
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Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology Diabetes
DOI: 10.3346/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30874631 · cited by 162
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Long-term follow-up of Endocrinology Diabetes across GB
DOI: 10.7293/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36303942 · cited by 56
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Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology Diabetes
DOI: 10.2032/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37386458 · cited by 70
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Endocrinology Diabetes European Annual Congress (Endocrinology Diabetes) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Endocrinology Diabetes National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Endocrinology Diabetes — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Endocrinology Diabetes
- Awareness When should you see a endocrinology diabetes?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.efthimia.karra@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
10 verified reviews4.73
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10 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.8
- Knowledge
- 4.8
- Wait Time
- 4.5
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.8
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.6
- Value For Money
- 4.7
- Would Recommend Pct
- 94.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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