Dr Julian Emmanuel

Professional statement

Dr Julian Emmanuel is a renowned consultant endocrinologist based in Caterham. His areas of expertise include obesity, hypocalcaemia, pituitary gland disorders, thyroid disorders, parathyroid, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Dr Emmanuel completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Liverpool, attaining distinctions and earning a scholarship in histology. He completed his postgraduate endocrinology training at University College London and then specialised in obesity as a medical research council fellow, obtaining a PhD in obesity.

He then went on to spend six years at St Bartholomew’s Hospital medical obesity clinic as the obesity physician, and pioneered the adoption of combination medical therapy for obesity in the UK. His work in this area has undergone peer-review and has also been disseminated to an international audience.

Dr Emmanuel has a number of high-impact journal articles on endocrinology, the treatment of obesity, and general internal medicine. He remains an active researcher in these fields. At Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Dr Emmanuel undertakes thyroid, pituitary, parathyroid, and adrenal disease care, working in partnership with multidisciplinary teams at SASH, St George’s Hospital London/Brighton Hospital, and Imperial Healthcare London.

With over 10 years’ experience as a consultant endocrinologist, Dr Emmanuel has treated more than 5,000 patients at SASH, earning an outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Outside of his medical pursuits, he enjoys playing rugby and cricket locally, where he serves as the captain of the second team and holds the position of club secretary at Purley John Fisher Rugby Club in Old Coulsdon.