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Understanding life after a herpes diagnosis: What to expect
Here, esteemed consultant in genitourinary medicine, HIV, and sexual health, Dr Rimi Shah,...
Dr Rimi Shah
FRCP MBBS MRCP DIP GUM DFRSH
GMC: 4098971Professional statement
Dr Rimi Shah is a highly experienced consultant in genitourinary medicine and sexual health, based in London. She specialises in the diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), management of recurrent infections and vaginal discharge, genitourinary symptoms of menopause and a wide range of sexual health concerns.
Known for her empathetic and patient-focused approach, Dr Shah provides a discreet and holistic service, ensuring her patients feel supported and understood throughout their care journey. Dr Shah has extensive expertise in managing recurrent and chronic genital conditions, including herpes, thrush, bacterial vaginosis, non-specific urethritis (NSU), and genital warts. She also specialises in women’s health, with a particular focus on vaginal discharge and recurrent herpes infections. Her services include STI screening, HPV management, and addressing complex sexual health issues.
Dr Shah’s NHS work was based at the Royal Free Hospital, where she worked as a senior consultant in HIV and sexual health for over 12 years and during this time, she developed specialist clinics for the management of chronic genital conditions and recurrent discharge, women’s and antenatal STI clinics, and established care pathways across 3 hospitals.
Her many roles have included clinical lead for GUM/HIV, lead clinician for women and pregnancy, head of services for the department for 6 years, course director for GP STI education, and a lecturer at University College Medical School (UCL), University of London.
She qualified from University of London (Royal Free Medical School), then undertaking general medical training in a number of specialities, before gaining her membership to Royal College of Physicians. Following this, she completed her specialist training at in GUM/HIV at Guys and St Thomas’s Hospitals, a centre of excellence for HIV/STIs, and was appointed as a consultant at the Royal Free and Barnet Hospitals, then obtaining her fellowship to the Royal College of Physicians.
Dr Shah has lectured widely in the UK and internationally on STI management and the care of women with STIs and HIV. Passionate about reducing stigma and raising awareness of sexual health issues, she has actively contributed to research and education to enhance care standards.
Her approachable manner and dedication to personalised, high-quality care are the hallmarks of her practice, ensuring patients always remain at the heart of their treatment.
Clinics
The Royal Free Hospital
Pond St, London NW3 2QG, UK, Central LondonMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Consultant Physician specialising in Genitourinary Medicine, HIV, and Sexual Health, Royal Free London Private Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- STI management
- STI screening and prevention
Professional memberships
- BHIVA (British HIV Association)
- BASSH (British Association for Sexual Health and HIV)
Education
- Fellow of Royal College of Physcians (FCRP) (London)
- MBBS (University of London)
Registration number: 4098971
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- Dr Shah is flexible and works with you not against you. She makes you feel understood and your views are considered in your treatment plan. She is also educational and explains things in simple terms which I find very useful. Thanks Dr Shah
- Was a pleasure speaking with Dr Rimi Shah. I felt her notes were very thorough and she made me feel very comfortable further explaining my case. I look forward to seeing Dr Rimi again.
- Thank you Dr Shah for the wonderful care I received today. I felt truly listened to and you did not make me feel rushed despite the lengthy consultation we shared together. You were empathetic, gave great advice that was relevant to my situation, and were very clear with next steps. I left the appointment feeling very happy with the care I received and I look forward to chatting to you again at our follow-up appointment.
- Dr Shah was very professional and easy to talk to.
- Such a wonderful doctor. Very thorough and explains everything step by step
- I have been seeing DR Shah for over a year and am so pleased with my results. She truly has your best interest in mind and always pushes for long term solutions - always looking for strategies that would improve my overall health rather than just the problem at hand. I have always felt comfortable, looked after, and have even recommended her to my friends. Thank you for everything DR Shah!
- Doctor was so kind, warm and personable. Never felt more comfortable talking to her about intimate issues. Wish there were more people like her around!
- Very enjoyable experience. Real pleasure!
- Pami and Rimi are outstanding. They were both so friendly, professional and incredibly helpful throughout my appointment. Rimi was especially helpful and made me feel at ease. I got so much out of the appointment thanks to her knowledge, support and friendly approach. They are both a real credit to the team.
- Dr Shah was amazing! Really understanding and supportive, I felt very listened to and comfortable with her. I’ve struggled with this issue for a long time and I finally feel like the end is in sight after being treated by Dr Shah.