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Prof Arshad H Rather
General (Internal) Medicine
English
2,568+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
• Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, UCL
• Consultant Physician at UCLH and Head of Geriatric Medicine
• Deputy Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, UCL
Prof Arshad Hussain Rather is a distinguished Consultant Geriatrician and General Physician, renowned for his comprehensive expertise in managing complex medical conditions in older adults. As the Head of the Department of Geriatric Medicine at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) and an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at UCL Medical School, Dr Rather brings over a decade of consultant experience to his patients.
In addition to his core specialties, Dr Rather is a certified and highly experienced expert in weight loss and obesity management, offering tailored, patient-centred approaches to address the growing challenge of obesity in all age groups. With several years of clinical experience in this field, he provides holistic, personalised strategies that combine both medical and non-medical modalities to help patients achieve long-term success in weight management.
Prof Rather is particularly skilled in identifying and addressing the underlying causes of weight gain—including hormonal, metabolic, psychological, and lifestyle factors—drawing upon his dual expertise in internal medicine and ageing.
He offers:
• Metabolic and hormonal assessments
• Prescription of evidence-based weight loss medications when appropriate
• Lifestyle modification plans tailored to individual needs
• Behavioural support and follow-up care
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with nutritionists and psychologists
Whether patients are dealing with obesity-related comorbidities or seeking weight loss for health optimisation, surgery preparation, or improved wellbeing, Dr Rather provides expert guidance and results-driven care grounded in the latest medical science.
Specialist Expertise:
Weight Loss and Obesity Medicine: Personalised and evidence-based strategies using medical and non-medical approaches for sustainable weight management.
Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders: Leads specialist clinics at UCLH, addressing both motor and non-motor symptoms to improve quality of life.
Dementia Care: Delivers comprehensive and compassionate care plans for patients with cognitive disorders.
Preoperative Assessment and Perioperative Medicine: Works closely with anaesthetists and surgical teams to optimise complex cases pre- and post-operatively.
Orthogeriatrics: Specialist in managing hip fracture patients in collaboration with orthopaedic teams, from acute care to rehabilitation.
Frailty Syndromes: Provides holistic management to support independence and quality of life in older adults.
General Internal and Acute Medicine: Broad experience across a wide range of acute and chronic conditions in general medicine.
Academic and Educational Contributions:
Dr Rather is committed to advancing medical education. He serves as Deputy Director of Undergraduate Medical Education at UCLH and is the Site Lead for Year 5 students at UCL Medical School. He holds a Diploma in Education and Training and has been recognised as an Honorary Associate Professor. His involvement in teaching ensures he stays at the forefront of medical knowledge and applies the latest evidence to clinical practice.
Professional Affiliations:
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London
• Member of the British Medical Association
• Member of the Movement Disorder Society
• Member of Parkinson’s UK
• Member of MDDUS
Prof Rather’s unique combination of clinical excellence, academic leadership, and a truly holistic patient-focused approach positions him as a trusted and sought-after consultant for both NHS and private patients in London. Whether managing complex geriatric conditions or providing expert weight loss solutions, he is dedicated to delivering.
https://www.drrather.co.uk
• Consultant Physician at UCLH and Head of Geriatric Medicine
• Deputy Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, UCL
Prof Arshad Hussain Rather is a distinguished Consultant Geriatrician and General Physician, renowned for his comprehensive expertise in managing complex medical conditions in older adults. As the Head of the Department of Geriatric Medicine at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) and an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at UCL Medical School, Dr Rather brings over a decade of consultant experience to his patients.
In addition to his core specialties, Dr Rather is a certified and highly experienced expert in weight loss and obesity management, offering tailored, patient-centred approaches to address the growing challenge of obesity in all age groups. With several years of clinical experience in this field, he provides holistic, personalised strategies that combine both medical and non-medical modalities to help patients achieve long-term success in weight management.
Prof Rather is particularly skilled in identifying and addressing the underlying causes of weight gain—including hormonal, metabolic, psychological, and lifestyle factors—drawing upon his dual expertise in internal medicine and ageing.
He offers:
• Metabolic and hormonal assessments
• Prescription of evidence-based weight loss medications when appropriate
• Lifestyle modification plans tailored to individual needs
• Behavioural support and follow-up care
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with nutritionists and psychologists
Whether patients are dealing with obesity-related comorbidities or seeking weight loss for health optimisation, surgery preparation, or improved wellbeing, Dr Rather provides expert guidance and results-driven care grounded in the latest medical science.
Specialist Expertise:
Weight Loss and Obesity Medicine: Personalised and evidence-based strategies using medical and non-medical approaches for sustainable weight management.
Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders: Leads specialist clinics at UCLH, addressing both motor and non-motor symptoms to improve quality of life.
Dementia Care: Delivers comprehensive and compassionate care plans for patients with cognitive disorders.
Preoperative Assessment and Perioperative Medicine: Works closely with anaesthetists and surgical teams to optimise complex cases pre- and post-operatively.
Orthogeriatrics: Specialist in managing hip fracture patients in collaboration with orthopaedic teams, from acute care to rehabilitation.
Frailty Syndromes: Provides holistic management to support independence and quality of life in older adults.
General Internal and Acute Medicine: Broad experience across a wide range of acute and chronic conditions in general medicine.
Academic and Educational Contributions:
Dr Rather is committed to advancing medical education. He serves as Deputy Director of Undergraduate Medical Education at UCLH and is the Site Lead for Year 5 students at UCL Medical School. He holds a Diploma in Education and Training and has been recognised as an Honorary Associate Professor. His involvement in teaching ensures he stays at the forefront of medical knowledge and applies the latest evidence to clinical practice.
Professional Affiliations:
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London
• Member of the British Medical Association
• Member of the Movement Disorder Society
• Member of Parkinson’s UK
• Member of MDDUS
Prof Rather’s unique combination of clinical excellence, academic leadership, and a truly holistic patient-focused approach positions him as a trusted and sought-after consultant for both NHS and private patients in London. Whether managing complex geriatric conditions or providing expert weight loss solutions, he is dedicated to delivering.
https://www.drrather.co.uk
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Prof Arshad H Rather
Education & training
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2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2022–2026 Residency · General (Internal) Medicine
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 General (Internal) Medicine
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 351 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,177 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,649 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,862 |
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 | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 6
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Validation of clinical scoring in General (Internal) Medicine
DOI: 10.9647/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34002647 · cited by 63
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Long-term follow-up of General (Internal) Medicine across GB
DOI: 10.4853/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32494535 · cited by 85
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General (Internal) Medicine European Annual Congress (General (Internal) Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General (Internal) Medicine National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General (Internal) Medicine — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to General (Internal) Medicine
- Awareness When should you see a general (internal) medicine?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.arshad.rather@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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