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Dr Vanitha Karunakaran
Trust score 8/100 Accepting new patients

Dr

Dr Vanitha Karunakaran

Endocrinology & Diabetes

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

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 (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Endocrinology & Diabetes
    Universitat de Barcelona (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 · · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Endocrinology & Diabetes — · 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

Patient reviews

★ 0.00 5,216 verified reviews
Bedside Manner
0.05
Knowledge
0.08
Wait Time
3.80
Staff Friendliness
0.02
Ease Of Appointment
4.00
Value For Money
4.10
Would Recommend Pct
4
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-01

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-24

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-15

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Endocrinology & Diabetes 2026-03-01 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a endocrinology & diabetes? 2026-01-28 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · vanitha.karunakaran.2@euroclinics.example

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