Dr Nighat Arif
GP with Specialist Interest in Womens Health
Womens Health
Sub-specialties: General Medicine, Women's health.
02036532008
Overview
Dr. Nighat is an NHS Portfolio GP, specialising in women's health, menopause care, and family planning. She is an author, medical broadcaster, and health content creator.
About Dr Nighat Arif
Dr. Nighat is a GP specialising in women's health, family planning, and menopause care, with over 18 years of experience in the NHS. She also runs her own private practice.
She is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and a medical broadcaster on BBC and ITV. As a health content creator, she collaborates with YouTube Health, the WHO Fides programme, and hosts the BBC podcast “That Time of the Month.”.
Dr. Nighat is the Ambassador for Wellbeing of Women and co-founder of The Health Collective.
She is the recipient of the 2023 Prime Minister’s Point of Light Award for her work raising awareness of women’s health issues in the UK, and was named 2024 Woman of the Year at the Asian Achievers Awards. Her portrait is featured in the National Portrait Gallery as one of the “Legends” making waves in UK healthcare.
Dr. Nighat is the author of the bestselling book, The Knowledge: Your Guide to Female Health from Menstruation to the Menopause, a fully inclusive and illustrated guide to all things women’s health. Her work has been published in British Vogue, The Times, and Good Housekeeping.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Nighat commonly treats:
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Adenomyosis
- Fibroids
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
- Surgical Menopause
- Chemical Menopause
- Dysfunctional periods in adolescence
- Perimenopause
- Menopause
- Postmenopause
- Vulval skin conditions
- Sexual health concerns
- Low libido
- Painful sex
- Vaginismus
- Pelvic health issues
- Trans health
- Chronic disease management (e.g. blood pressure, diabetes) alongside female health transitions
She offers the following tests and treatments:
- Difficult cervical smears
- IUD/IUS coil fits
- Diagnosis and management of hormonal conditions
- Female Testosterone HRT
Additional Information
Dr Nighat's active memberships:
- MRCGP
- DRCOG
- FSRH
- LOTiud
- IMPART- Menopause Care
Dr Nighat currently holds clinical posts at:
- The Hall Practice - Chalfont St Peters, SL9 9SX
- OSD Healthcare, 1 boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7YU
Her professional awards include:
- 2024 Honorary Fellowship of RCOG
- 2024 Woman of the Year
- 2023 Prime Ministers Point of Light Award
Research Highlights
A full list of Dr Nighat's notable publications can be found here.
Reviews
Self pay only
This consultant offers self-pay consultations only.