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Dr. Sheila Richards

Verified General Practice London

Dr. Sheila Richards

15 years of experience 5.0 (3 verified reviews)

5,490+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Sheila Richards at a glance

Dr. Sheila Richards is a General Practice practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2007). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Sheila Richards is a General Practitioner with almost 3 decades of medical experience. Her main focus is functional medicine and she specialises in helping individuals manage the challenges of busy lifestyles, addressing the impact of stress and overwhelm on their overall health. She focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic symptoms such as stress, fatigue, poor sleep, pain, gut issues, autoimmune diseases, and difficulties in maintaining healthy weight and metabolic balance.
Dr. Richards adopts a holistic approach, considering various factors including diet, lifestyle, environmental influences, and genetic predispositions. She collaborates with patients to develop personalised treatment plans tailored to their specific needs, aiming to minimise flare-ups and reliance on medications while optimising current health and reducing the risk of future illness.
Central to Dr. Sheila's philosophy is patient education and empowerment, fostering a healing partnership where patients actively participate in their own health journey. She offers advanced genetic, nutritional, and digestive function screening tests to inform her treatment strategies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to care.
As an active member of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and the Functional Medicine community, Dr. Sheila stays updated with the latest advancements in Functional Medicine techniques, incorporating them into her practice. She adopts a systems biology approach to chronic disease management, emphasising the interconnectedness of biological systems in promoting health and wellness.

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

— Dr. Sheila Richards

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Practice
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Practice

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-20226 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Practice
#EB-FD4FF98A · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,720
Annual physical exam 99395 2,966
Vaccination administration 90471 742
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,529

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 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sheila Richards
HEADSHOT
Sheila Richards in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sheila Richards with the team
WITH TEAM
Sheila Richards at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 115s
Meet Sheila Richards

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of General Practice outcomes
    Sheila Richards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9582/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31225755 · cited by 112
  2. Outcomes of General Practice in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sheila Richards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8771/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35804052 · cited by 90
  3. European registry analysis of General Practice outcomes
    Sheila Richards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7748/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32903586 · cited by 84
  4. Outcomes of General Practice in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sheila Richards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1657/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38611205 · cited by 22

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Practice — 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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Practice
  • Awareness When should you see a general practice?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

3 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
3 reviews
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. Sheila Richards's Areas of Specialty

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General Practice

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