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Dr Efthimia Karra

Dr Efthimia Karra

Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialist

London, W1U 5NY

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23 years of experience
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23 years of experience
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Patient Trust Score

4.71

9 patient reviews

3 professional endorsements

4.67
Overall Experience
4.56
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.89
Explanation

31 recommendations for:

Thyroid Problems(6)
Type 2 Diabetes(4)
Adrenal Disease(3)
Other(18)

Recent patient review

25 Mar 2024

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About

Dr Efthimia Karra is a renowned consultant endocrinologist who practises at HCA Healthcare at The Princess Grace Hospital and The Harley Street Clinic. Her NHS post is at the Royal Free London Trust, where she is the Clinical Lead for the Endocrine Outpatients Services redesign programme. Dr Karra takes a holistic approach to care for patients with endocrinology problems such as diabetes, osteoporosis, and disorders affecting the pituitary, adrenal, and parathyroid glands.

She has expertise in the following areas:

  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Common and Rare Thyroid Disorders
  • Osteoporosis
  • Parathyroid Disease
  • Calcium Balance Disorders
  • Antenatal Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Obesity
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
  • Pituitary Disease
  • Adrenal Disease
  • General Medicine
  • Acute Medicine

After obtaining her medical degree, Dr Karra undertook extensive training in endocrinology within the North London Central Specialist Scheme and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2006.

She was given the prestigious Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Training Fellowship in 2011 and conducted PhD research in the fields of obesity, gut hormone physiology, and metabolic medicine at the Academic Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology based at University College London.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Thyroid Problems (19%)
  • Type 2 Diabetes (13%)
  • Adrenal Disease (10%)
  • Endocrinology & Diabetes (10%)
  • Osteoporosis (6%)
  • Others (42%)

Subspecialties
  • Endocrinology

All conditions and treatments
  • Thyroid Problems
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Adrenal Disease
  • Osteoporosis
  • Parathyroid Disease
  • General Medicine
  • Pituitary Disorders
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6082622


Qualifications
  • MD
  • MRCP
  • PhD

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £300
  • Follow-up appointment: £200

insurers
  • Aetna
  • CS Healthcare
  • Saga Insurance
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Four Points Assistance
  • Simply Health
  • April
  • The Exeter
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Aviva Health
  • The PHC
  • Vitality Health
  • General Medical
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • WPA
  • Groupama
  • Benenden
  • Healix
  • Bupa
  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Legal & General
  • Cigna
  • Norwich Union

Location

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The Princess Grace Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

4.73
(2990)
42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
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4.73
(2613)
35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
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4.64
(2513)
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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4.85
(275)
13-14 Devonshire Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7AE
13-14 Devonshire Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7AE
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Reviews

All reviews(9)
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Last 30 days
Last 6 months
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Thyroid Problems (4)
Type 2 Diabetes (2)
Adrenal Disease (1)
Endocrinology (1)
Gynaecological Endocrinology (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

9 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Doctor Karra is the Top Professional in her field. She looks at the problem from all the sides and gets to the root of it and then finds the best treatment tailored specially for this particular case and patient. Extremely caring, intelligent, kind, honest, very attentive to the patient & unique in her manners and approach. Would highly recommend Doctor Karra & her team to anyone who wants to achieve best results in getting back on feet & enjoying this life!

25 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endocrinology
Type 2 Diabetes
Thyroid Problems

3.5

3.00
Overall Experience
3.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Felt like an assembly line

27 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Thyroid Problems

4

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Very clear on how you should proceed with your meditation and is very open and values your thoughts

16 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hypothyroidism

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

A truly outstanding doctor! I have a complex medical history and Dr Karra recently navigated me through a daunting complete knee replacement journey as my intensivist. She organised several pre op tests - was at the foot of my bed when I came out of anaesthesia , visited me twice daily even late in the evening throughout my hospital stay at Princess Grace and continues to monitor my post op recovery at home ( on the phone ). Her attention to every aspect of patient care is meticulous as is her organisation of my recovery plan. A true professional- extremely efficient ! Yet the most endearing thing about her is her genuine affection for her patient and her ability to reassure them. I never felt alone during the entire procedure.! It is not often that one comes across such a proficient doctor in every which way. Feel truly blest to be in her care.

10 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Osteoporosis

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Karra is exemplary in every way. She’s absolutely committed to patient care and works tirelessly to use her professional expertise to help others.She’s passionate about solving patient’s medical problems, to finding the correct approach & seeking the best solution for all. Dr Karra is an exceptional professional, whose intelligence and perfectionist manner is evident in everything she does. She is so well respected by her patients and colleagues alike. To top it all off, she is a truly kind & wonderful lady, who has the most beautiful way about her. If you need the best endocrinologist, look no further. We are so grateful to her. She has literally transformed our lives. We are honoured to call her our consultant.

20 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Parathyroid Disease
Adrenal Disease
Thyroid Problems

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr. Karra, was very polite, asked a lot of questions about my medical history. She made sure that I understood about the medicine I was about to understand take, making sure I knew the Pros and Cons about the medication. She gave me plenty of time for my questions and answered the in a manner I understood. She also sent me video information about the treatment. I would recommend to a friend.

12 Aug 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gynaecological Endocrinology
Menopause

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I’m indebted to her

11 Mar 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Karra was very professional, gentle, and caring. When describing my symptoms she was listening, asking the right questions, and explaining what it might be. When doing the physical examination, it was done with sensitivity and privacy. She explained in detail what tests have to be done as well as why each test will be done - what she is looking for in each test. She was very patient in answering my many questions. I came out feeling calm and that I'm in good hands.

30 Jun 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Thyroid Problems
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional, excellent explanations.

22 Apr 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Type 2 Diabetes
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Endocrinology & Diabetes (3)
Thyroid Problems (2)
Type 2 Diabetes (2)
Adrenal Disease (2)

3 endorsements

Dr Karra is an excellent physician specializing in acute medicine, diabetes and endocrinology. She is known for her accurate diagnosis, compassion and dedication toward her patients. She is a team player involving all relevant specialties to provide world-class care to her patients. She has demonstrated leadership skills and initiatives that have helped her team and patients and the hospitals she is working at .

25 Jan 2023
Endorsed for
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Thyroid Problems
General Medicine
+ 39 more

Miss Theodora Pissanou

General Surgery
Is a colleague

Dr Karra is an outstanding doctor in endocinology, diabetes and acute and general medicine. We work closely together both in the NHS and in private practice and she has looked after many of my patients. I have no hesitation in recommending her to patients seeking expert help in the management of diabetes or endocrine disorders.

22 Jan 2023
Endorsed for
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Thyroid Problems
General Medicine
+ 12 more

Dr Animesh Singh

Rheumatology
Is a colleague

Dr Karra is quite my favourite acute and general physician. Her expertise is apparent and sheis kind and thorough with the patients who she has seen for me. I know that no matter how complex the issue, she will be there to start helping me and the patient get to the bottom of it all.

22 Jan 2021
Endorsed for
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Pituitary Function Test

Dr Elaine Tickle

General Practice (GP)
I have referred patients to them

FAQ

What are Dr Efthimia Karra's reviews like?

Dr Efthimia Karra's overall patient rating is 4.71 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 9 reviews

What languages does Dr Efthimia Karra speak?

Dr Efthimia Karra speaks English

Where is Dr Efthimia Karra located?

Dr Efthimia Karra primarily practices at The Princess Grace Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
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