
Dr Felicity KaplanEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Hitchin
Dr Felicity Kaplan
MBChB DCH FCP(SA) FRCP(Lon)
GMC: 4665683Professional statement
Dr Felicity Kaplan is a consultant with over 15 years’ experience in endocrinology and diabetes, as well as general medicine. She is based in Hertfordshire at Pinehill Hospital and One Hatfield Hospital.
She specialises in treating thyroid and parathyroid disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and osteoporosis, in addition to diabetes and other areas of endocrinology. Dr Kaplan qualified from Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, before obtaining a diploma in child health. She underwent further training to specialise in adult general medicine, diabetes and endocrinology and subsequently moved to the UK, spending two years at UCL Hospital London as a specialist registrar. Since then, she has worked as a consultant in general medicine, diabetes and endocrinology at the East and North Herts NHS Trust.
She specialises in treating thyroid and parathyroid disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and osteoporosis, in addition to diabetes and other areas of endocrinology. Dr Kaplan qualified from Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, before obtaining a diploma in child health. She underwent further training to specialise in adult general medicine, diabetes and endocrinology and subsequently moved to the UK, spending two years at UCL Hospital London as a specialist registrar. Since then, she has worked as a consultant in general medicine, diabetes and endocrinology at the East and North Herts NHS Trust.
Clinics

Pinehill Hospital
Hitchin, Benslow Ln, SG4 9QZMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 27 years of experience
- Consultant Endocrinologist, Pinehill Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Endocrinology
- Diabetes
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Physicians
- Association of British Clinical Diabetologists
Education
- MB ChB University of Cape Town (1990)
- DCH (Diploma in Child Health) (1997)
Teaching posts
- Teach all levels of trainees including medical students, junior doctors at Foundation/CMT and SpR level, and also GPs and practice nurses
- Honorary Clinical Lecturer at University College London
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4665683
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- An outstanding consultant, Dr Kaplan has been truly amazing and I highly recommend her, 5 stars she is though in her medical work, friendly and extremely supportive/caring. I have been with Dr Kaplan for over 5 years now- honestly truly amazing!
- I was very impressed with Dr Kaplan’s level of care She was very thorough & it felt that she genuinely wanted to help She also referred me for a scan & a dermatologist which has helped I feel so much better now thanks to her. I would definitely recommend.
- I would highly recommend Dr Kaplan. She was understanding and provided excellent care and knowledge.
- The quality of medical care with Dr Kaplan is outstanding and so I feel extremely lucky. Dr Kaplan is thorough in her approach and advice, always monitoring condition and has an incredible practitioner kindness. PA Brenda is very supportive.
- Dr Felicity Kaplan has made me feel at ease from my very first apt. She is clear & concise during my appointments & I couldn't recommend her enough to future patients.
- I have had the good foturne to have been a patient of Dr Kaplan's for 10 years+. At every appointment she is methodical, very knowlegeable, results orientated, yet always sympathetic, the best doctor by far i have seen i cannot recommend her highly enoug
- Dr Kaplan has been fantastic; I would not hesitate to recommend her to friends and family. No stone was left unturned and I always felt happy, comfortable and confident with her advice and diagnosis.
- I found Dr Caplan extremely helpful and her advise was excellent. I would certainly recommend her.
- Doctor very quick and efficient. Did all feel a little rushed but was a step further to my diagnosis. Receptionist welcome could have been much warmerm
- Was very friendly and put me at ease almost straightaway. Listened to all my concerns and gave great advice about some next steps to take. Would definitely recommend. X