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Why prevention is better than cure: how functional medicine supports long-term health
Functional medicine specialist Dr Nicki Gill, an experienced NHS GP practising at Function...
Professional statement
Dr Nicki Gill is a functional medicine specialist who specialises in gut health and longevity and neurodiversity. She privately practises at a co-founded functional medicine practice Functional Doctors with Dr Rajah. She is also a highly experienced NHS GP with past experience as a Medical Director for urgent care and out-of-hours services in West Midlands. In addition she works privately at Echelon Health.
Dr Gill’s interest in functional medicine developed from personal experience, particularly regarding the research around food as medicine. This highlights the impact lifestyle and environment can have on health. Her ethos and approach are based in addressing the root causes of illness rather than merely treating symptoms. She’s committed to integrating conventional medicine with functional practices, enhancing safety and supporting comprehensive care for patients.
Clinics
Central London, London SW2Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 19 years of experience
- Functional medicine specialist, Functional Doctors
Subspecialties
- Weight gain despite diet & exercise
- Gut health
Professional memberships
- Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
- IFM Board Certification, Institute for Functional Medicine
Education
- MBChB, University of Sheffield (2007)
Positions in organisations
- Clinical Chair for Malling Health
- Medical Director for urgent care and out of hours in the West Midlands
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6159208
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- Dr Nicki Gill is an extremely knowledgable functional medicine dr who has empathy and the skill to create a treatment plan that targets the issues. She ensures her presence to support you along that journey in available online and via email which really supports the patient. I was in safe hands throughout and could not have asked for a better dr than Dr Gill - if only more drs were like her!
- It has been such a relief to find someone who can connect all the different symptoms and explain the root causes of what my daughter was struggling with. After 5 years, it all just makes a lot of sense. Dr Gill has offered tests and then solutions that actually address the underlying causes rather than just attempting to treat the symptoms. If the traditional 'medical' route isn't working for you, this is definitely worth a try.
- Couldn’t recommend more, kind, professional, caring and goes above and beyond to fit us in on short notice.