Dr Lavan Varathan

Dr Lavan Varathan is a compassionate and diligent General Practitioner with a passion for medical education. He received his medical degree from King’s College London and further training including a Post Graduate Medical Certificate of Education from University College London (UCL). He has gained extensive training in various medical and surgical specialties. Dr Lavan completed his GP training at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, where he honed his skills in patient care and treatment. Dr Lavan has a keen interest in medical education and has completed a postgraduate teaching certification from University College London. He is committed to mentoring future generations of GPs and sharing his knowledge and expertise. Dr Lavan is currently Medical Director and clinical lead at an innovative med-tech company, Gogodoc. He also works at a very well established private GP, The Brook Surgery. He believes in continuity of care and getting to know his patients and their families. He is very aware that this can often be lost in current medical practice and is adamant that this would be central to any organisation that he may work for. Dr Lavan thinks about lifestyle in the wider picture of health and places weight on maintaining both physical and mental health. He is known for his comforting manner and holistic approach to healthcare. In a busy society, he believes that health must be looked at as a whole, and he strives to provide high-quality care that is tailored to the individual needs of his patients.

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

1. 2013–2019
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla (GB)

2. 2019–2023
   Residency · General Practice (GP)

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)

3. 2023–2024
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Cleveland Clinic, US

1. 2023-09–2024-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Practice (GP)

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 14 · i10: 8

Selected publications

1. Outcomes of General Practice (GP) in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Lavan Varathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.7168/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 142

2. European registry analysis of General Practice (GP) outcomes

   Dr Lavan Varathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.3290/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 92

3. Outcomes of General Practice (GP) in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Lavan Varathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.3139/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 74

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