Dr Catherine Read

“Nothing gives me more joy than getting to know my patients, understanding what worries them, and caring for them as well as I possibly can”. 

I studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and undertook a BSc in International Health at UCL, focusing on maternal and child health and preventative medicine.

During my junior doctor training, I worked in women’s health, orthopaedics, elderly care and psychiatry at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital and other London hospitals. I then spent a year focusing on obstetrics, women’s health and fertility before completing my GP training in London.

I have over 10 years’ experience as a private GP in London and have developed close working relationships with leading consultants and private hospitals, helping to ensure smooth referrals and continuity of care for my patients.

I enjoy caring for patients at all stages of life. Alongside general medicine, I have a strong interest in mental health and believe that mental wellbeing is central to overall health. I particularly enjoy getting to know families and seeing children, teenagers and adults.

Having grown up and worked in Southern and East Africa, I also have an interest in travel medicine and vaccination advice.

Outside of work, I have a busy family life with two young children and spend many weekends on the side of sports pitches. I try to follow my own advice by keeping active, and enjoy running, cycling and Pilates when I can.