Skip to main content
Dr. Vanitha Karunakaran

Endocrinology Diabetes London

Dr. Vanitha Karunakaran

14 years of experience

1,953+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Vanitha Karunakaran at a glance

Dr. Vanitha Karunakaran is an Endocrinology Diabetes practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Karunakaran is a highly regarded Consultant Endocrinologist based in South London, with her NHS practice located at St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. She earned her medical degree from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University in 2009 and has a strong academic foundation, holding an MSc in Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes from Queen Mary University of London.
She has a particular interest in managing a range of endocrine conditions, including pituitary and adrenal disorders, obesity and weight management, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid and parathyroid disorders, as well as male and female hypogonadism and menopause.

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

— Dr. Vanitha Karunakaran

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Endocrinology Diabetes
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Endocrinology Diabetes

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-349362 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Endocrinology Diabetes
#EB-7F65B7E4 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,907
Annual physical exam 99395 2,557
Vaccination administration 90471 1,029
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,306

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Vanitha Karunakaran in consultation
IN OFFICE
Vanitha Karunakaran with the team
WITH TEAM
Vanitha Karunakaran at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 100s
Meet Vanitha Karunakaran

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology Diabetes
    Vanitha Karunakaran, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8902/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38370137 · cited by 75
  2. Long-term follow-up of Endocrinology Diabetes across GB
    Vanitha Karunakaran, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2612/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30483165 · cited by 97
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology Diabetes
    Vanitha Karunakaran, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1379/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30878268 · cited by 183

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 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

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 · vanitha.karunakaran.2@euroclinics.example

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

Share your experience — help other patients find the right doctor. Write a review →
20 – 4,000 characters

Submissions are moderated and may take 24-72 h to appear publicly. Identifying patient information should not be included.

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. Vanitha Karunakaran's Areas of Specialty

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

Endocrinology Diabetes

Dr. Vanitha Karunakaran is one of 324 endocrinology diabetes doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse endocrinology diabetes doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in London matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in London carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

Looking for additional providers? all doctors in London or all doctors in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions patients ask most. The same answers are surfaced to AI assistants via structured data.

  • What does Vanitha Karunakaran specialise in?

    Vanitha Karunakaran specialises in Endocrinology Diabetes in London, GB. 16 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Vanitha Karunakaran treat?

    Vanitha Karunakaran treats conditions within Endocrinology Diabetes. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Vanitha Karunakaran practise?

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

  • What languages does Vanitha Karunakaran speak?

    Vanitha Karunakaran speaks English.

  • How do I book an appointment with Vanitha Karunakaran?

    Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.

Similar specialists

Browse all →