Dr Rimi Shah
Professional statement
Dr Rimi Shah is a highly experienced consultant in genitourinary medicine, HIV, 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,HIV, 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 in conditions such as painful sex, vulvodynia, vestibulitis, and prostatitis. 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
Hendon Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
North London, 46/50 Sunny Gardens Rd, London NW4 1RP,Medical 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)
Reviews
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- Dr Rimi was very lovely and reassuring, I felt I was in good hands
- Dr Shah was very professional, thorough and compassionate. She’s clearly very knowledgeable and although I still to have a follow-up of my issues once my results have been received, I trust that Dr Shah will provide the guidance I need to settle my issues
- dr Shah is greatly knowledgable and very informative. She has provided more guidance and help to me than any other practitioner in the lat 5 years. She is also very approachable and froendly. Hugely recommended
- So grateful to have found Dr. Rimi Shah. I’ve seen her a few times and she’s always a great listener who truly understands and supports her patients. She solved the issues I struggled with and always goes above and beyond. Thank you for seeing me on short notice— I appreciate it.
- Dr Shah, Thank you for listening and making feel comfortable to share all my concerns. Dr Shah is caring, sympathetic but also honest. Thank you for helping when other doctors haven’t been able to.
- I had a telephone appointment with dr shah. She was so lovely to me and put me at ease
- After struggling with recurrent BV for over a year, Dr. Rimi Shah helped me finally get rid of it. It’s been 4 months and it hasn’t come back. She’s not only professional but also kind, patient, and truly understanding. I’m so grateful I found her. Thank you!
- Dr Shah was very professional, empathetic, reassuring and thorough throughout the examination process and was punctual. She gave good symptom explanations and provided suggestions and treatment plan management going forward. The clinical atmosphere was friendly and calm.