Dr Hana Patel is a general practitioner and medical educator with 15 years’ experience at Consultant level experience across clinical practice, academic leadership, coaching, and medico-legal work. Her areas of interest include primary care, medical education, clinical mentoring, and quality improvement in healthcare. She has held a range of leadership roles within NHS England, Health Education England, and local commissioning groups, with an ongoing commitment to coaching, mentoring, and professional development for clinicians.
Dr Patel is actively involved in academic teaching and curriculum development, with contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate education programs. She also serves as an independent appraiser, medical examiner, and clinical advisor in primary care settings.
Qualifications
1997 BSc (Hons) Molecular Genetics, King’s College London
2005 MBBS, Royal Free and University College Medical School
2008 Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (DGM)
2008 Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRCOG)
2009 Diploma in Family Planning (DFSRH)
2010 Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
2018 Master’s Degree in Medical Education and Strategic Leadership, University of Kent
2020 ILM Level 5 in Coaching and Management, NHS Leadership Academy
Current Positions
- GP Appraiser for Brighton, Epsom, and Hove, NHS England
- Coaching and Mentor Quality Lead for South East London, Health Education England
- Sessional General Practitioner, West Sussex and Bexley Region
Previous Positions
- Programme Director, International GP Recruitment (IGPR), HEE KSS (2018–2022)
- Clinical Advisor, NHS England (2018–2021)
- Senior Teaching Fellow, University of Surrey (2017–2019)
- Programme Director, Epsom GP Specialty Training Scheme (2015–2021)
- GP Partner, Southgate Medical Practice, Crawley (2011–2016)
Areas of Clinical Expertise
- General practice and primary care
- Medical education and strategic leadership
- Coaching and mentoring in healthcare
- Medical appraisal and revalidation
- Clinical audit and quality improvement