
Professional statement
Dr Ana Costa is a dedicated and accomplished obesity and weight management specialist based in London, practising at the Oval Medical Centre. She focuses on obesity, diabetes, and metabolic conditions, with particular expertise in the role of hormones in health and disease. Dr Costa combines evidence-based treatments with a compassionate approach, ensuring safe, personalised care for each patient.
Dr Costa graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from Universidade Potiguar and completed a Master of Science in Weight Management at the University of Chester, deepening her understanding of obesity as a chronic disease. She began her career in hospitals and emergency care, developing a strong clinical foundation, before moving into primary care, where she discovered her passion for long-term patient management. She has also contributed to pivotal clinical trials in collaboration with AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, reflecting her commitment to research-driven practice.
Clinics

Oval Medical Centre
Central London, 2 Clapham Rd, London SW9 0JG, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 6 years of experience
- Obesity and weight management specialist, Oval Medical Centre
Subspecialties
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Weight loss
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Association of Obesity in the UK
- Member of the Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO)
Education
- MSc in Obesity and Weight Management, University of Chester (2023–2024)
- Obesity and Healthy Weight Loss, University of Aberdeen (2023–2024)
Positions in organisations
- Former Quality & Governance Manager at DMC Healthcare
Publications and conferences
- Clinical Researcher and Subinvestigator of Chadox Vaccine at the University of Oxford and CePCLIN (2020 - 2021)
- Sub-Investigator of the Variant AZ Study of COVID-19 at Astrazeneca, CePCLIN (2020–2021)
Languages spoken
- English
- Portuguese