Professor Arshad H Rather

• Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, UCL
• Consultant Physician at UCLH and Head of Geriatric Medicine
• Deputy Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, UCL

Prof Arshad Hussain Rather is a distinguished Consultant Geriatrician and General Physician, renowned for his comprehensive expertise in managing complex medical conditions in older adults. As the Head of the Department of Geriatric Medicine at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) and an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at UCL Medical School, Dr Rather brings over a decade of consultant experience to his patients.

In addition to his core specialties, Dr Rather is a certified and highly experienced expert in weight loss and obesity management, offering tailored, patient-centred approaches to address the growing challenge of obesity in all age groups. With several years of clinical experience in this field, he provides holistic, personalised strategies that combine both medical and non-medical modalities to help patients achieve long-term success in weight management.

Prof Rather is particularly skilled in identifying and addressing the underlying causes of weight gain—including hormonal, metabolic, psychological, and lifestyle factors—drawing upon his dual expertise in internal medicine and ageing.

He offers:

• Metabolic and hormonal assessments
• Prescription of evidence-based weight loss medications when appropriate
• Lifestyle modification plans tailored to individual needs
• Behavioural support and follow-up care
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with nutritionists and psychologists

Whether patients are dealing with obesity-related comorbidities or seeking weight loss for health optimisation, surgery preparation, or improved wellbeing, Dr Rather provides expert guidance and results-driven care grounded in the latest medical science.

Specialist Expertise:

Weight Loss and Obesity Medicine: Personalised and evidence-based strategies using medical and non-medical approaches for sustainable weight management.

Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders: Leads specialist clinics at UCLH, addressing both motor and non-motor symptoms to improve quality of life.

Dementia Care: Delivers comprehensive and compassionate care plans for patients with cognitive disorders.

Preoperative Assessment and Perioperative Medicine: Works closely with anaesthetists and surgical teams to optimise complex cases pre- and post-operatively.

Orthogeriatrics: Specialist in managing hip fracture patients in collaboration with orthopaedic teams, from acute care to rehabilitation.

Frailty Syndromes: Provides holistic management to support independence and quality of life in older adults.

General Internal and Acute Medicine: Broad experience across a wide range of acute and chronic conditions in general medicine.

Academic and Educational Contributions:

Dr Rather is committed to advancing medical education. He serves as Deputy Director of Undergraduate Medical Education at UCLH and is the Site Lead for Year 5 students at UCL Medical School. He holds a Diploma in Education and Training and has been recognised as an Honorary Associate Professor. His involvement in teaching ensures he stays at the forefront of medical knowledge and applies the latest evidence to clinical practice.

Professional Affiliations:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London
• Member of the British Medical Association
• Member of the Movement Disorder Society
• Member of Parkinson’s UK
• Member of MDDUS

Prof Rather’s unique combination of clinical excellence, academic leadership, and a truly holistic patient-focused approach positions him as a trusted and sought-after consultant for both NHS and private patients in London. Whether managing complex geriatric conditions or providing expert weight loss solutions, he is dedicated to delivering.