Prof Ruth Whitby
BSc, MBBS, DRCOG
Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Chair of General Practice Institute
General Practice Institute
Sees patients at Portland Place Outpatient CentreSpeaks English
Clinical Interests
- Chronic Disease
- Family Medicine
- Female Health
- General Medicine
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Male Health
- Mental Illness
- Paediatric Medicine
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
- Stress
Specialties
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Screening
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Immunisations
- Stress Management
- Weight Management
Biography
Professor Ruth Whitby has more than 30 years’ experience in General Practice. Professor Whitby is a GP at King Edward VII's Hospital and has a special interest in general medicine, stress management, health screening and paediatrics. She was the first native English-speaking doctor to be awarded a Japanese Medical License whilst working as a GP in Tokyo from 1994 to 1997, and she holds a medical degree from King’s College London, a diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology, and a first-class honours degree in neuroanatomy.
GMC Number
3312960
