Dr Imran Sajid

MRCGP, MBBS, BSc, AICSM, DPMSA, DCP, DipSEM, CMCBT, DipFIPT, PgCERT EDPM, FFMLM, MAcadMEd, DFPH, DipMSKMed, DFSEM(UK)

Whilst finding general medicine deeply rewarding, my additional clinical qualifications include psychology, psychiatry, musculoskeletal care, exercise and pain medicine, all of which profoundly enhance my approach.

I have particular expertise in the care of new or chronic pain conditions, for example, joint problems or headaches, as well as long-term condition management, particularly for those with multiple health conditions, and supporting individuals suffering difficulties in their emotional wellbeing.

With a research interest in diagnostics, I have a unique understanding of testing science. For example, utilising Bayesian reasoning to avoid over-medicalisation or unnecessary worry for patients from results. I am also a qualified fitness instructor.

I believe clinicians should aim to understand people's individual values and concerns, whilst sharing the latest evidence behind the available choices, framing the benefits and risks in an understandable manner. I value the importance of empowering individuals to attain a sense of chronic wellness and to develop their innate adaptability to overcome the inevitable challenges of life.

My clinical work spans both primary and community care, including urgent care and rapid response teams. I spent much of the Covid-19 pandemic working in a Covid-19 acute care unit. Experienced in high-resource systems, I have also fortuitously worked with, taught and learnt from individuals across a plurality of cultures and demographics globally, including deployment in low-resource settings, such as humanitarian work in Rwanda.

I strongly believe in the value of continuity of care with the same, familiar physician, and the role of supporting patients to navigate the complexity of the healthcare system.