MBChB (Hons), BSc (Hons), MRCP, DIP GUM (Distinction), DIP HIV
Live bookings available
19 years of experience
Headington, OX3 7RP
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33 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Kirana Arambage, Dr Andrew De Burgh-Thomas and 3 other professionals
Live bookings available
19 years of experience
Headington, OX3 7RP
(+2 more)
33 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Kirana Arambage, Dr Andrew De Burgh-Thomas and 3 other professionals
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Website: Dr Emily Lord | Discretion Healthcare | Sexual Health Clinic Oxford
Secretary: Toyah 07415315295 or email PA_discretion@outlook.com
About Dr Lord:
Dr. Emily Lord is a Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health, also known as Genitourinary Medicine (GUM). She has been an NHS consultant at Oxfordshire Sexual Health Services for over 8 years and also offers a private practice for patients seeking tailored, confidential care.
Her expertise spans sexual health, HIV prevention and treatment, and contraception. She is particularly skilled in managing chronic and complex genital conditions in both men and women.
To give patients clarity, Dr. Lord offers three levels of care:
Dr. Lord provides private e-Consultations as well as in-person appointments, ensuring care is flexible, confidential, and aligned with UK national guidelines. Her practice reflects a commitment to evidence-based medicine, professional discretion, and patient-centred care.
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General Medical Council
No. 6158755
University of Leeds
Medicine
Graduated 2007
Reference number 6158755
British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (HIV)
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£275Follow-up appointment
£185Priory Hospital, Stump lane, London, United Kingdom, WC2
Old Rd, Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX3 7LE
Beech Road, Headington, United Kingdom, OX3 7RP
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Dr Emily Lord is professional, kind, and understanding, making patients feel listened to and reassured. She provides clear explanations, thorough examinations, and comprehensive treatment plans. Dr Lord helps patients gain a sense of hope and a clear path forward for their conditions. Her practice focuses on persistent Candidiasis (Thrush).
My appointment with Dr Lord was extremely helpful. I felt listened to and understood, and came away with a clear plan of action. After struggling with chronic issues for three years, this was the first time I felt my concerns had been genuinely acknowledged. The level of detail and thoroughness Dr Lord demonstrated during and after the appointment was truly impressive. It was also genuinely heartwarming to see the care and passion she has for her work and her patients.
I’m so glad I finally found Dr Emily Lord, she’s an amazing Doctor, just wish I had found her sooner. I’ve been struggling with a Candida Glabrata infection for nearly a year and it’s been incredibly challenging. She was not only extremely knowledgeable in how to best treat this going forwards but also understood the complexities of it and the impact this has on someone’s life and really took the time to listen. I felt she genuinely cared and was so lovely and easy to talk to. I came away feeling reassured and hopeful but also relieved and happy knowing that I am now in very good hands. Would highly recommend!
Dr Lord enabled me to talk openly about the issues that were of concern I felt I had time and space. The examination was also comprehensive.
I found Emily to be warm and friendly from the waiting room all the way through the consultation. I found this hugely re assuring! I had plenty of opportunity to ask questions and I found the consultation highly educational as Emily de-coded the medical jargon as she talked me through everything.
Honestly I feel like I have found someone who knows how to help me. I have vaginal candida galbrata I have had the infection for nearly a year and no one has been able to help me clear it. Today I went to see Dr Lord and she is the first person I have seen that clearly knows about the complexities of treating this yeast. I finally feel like I will be ok. It has really impacted my life and I felt stuck. If you have the same candida or any a typical infection I would highly recommend you come and see this Dr. Don’t keep suffering.
All aspects excellent. Very approachable doctor- very professional and friendly. Very happy with tge whole experience.
I found Dr Lord via a google search whilst desperately looking for someone to help me. I have suffered with vulval pain/dermatitis/thrush for many years and I think the declining estrogen during perimenopause was the final straw. Dr Lord was brilliant, so good being able to speak to someone so knowledgeable in all the different areas and also so lovely and reassuring. After the first appointment I came away with a clear plan of action moving forward which felt life changing, I wish I had found her sooner.
I specifically sought out Dr Lord cause I had been dealing with a complicated, longstanding case of recurrent Candida-type symptoms which had repeatedly been culture-negative and had become incredibly difficult to make sense of. From my first appointment, I felt completely understood and in exceptionally safe hands. Dr Lord is enormously knowledgeable about chronic/recurrent Candida and complex vulvovaginal symptoms, but just as importantly, she truly listens. She took my history seriously, understood the nuances of a very unusual presentation, and was willing to think beyond a textbook answer rather than dismissing symptoms simply because standard testing had been recently negative. She is also genuinely one of the loveliest doctors I’ve met. Super warm and easy to talk to and has the rare ability to make an appointment about something very personal feel completely relaxed and normal. Most importantly, her treatment plan has already resulted in a dramatic improvement in symptoms I had been dealing with for years, and she has continued to follow things thoughtfully as the picture has evolved. I cannot recommend Dr Lord highly enough, particularly to anyone struggling with recurrent/chronic Candida or complicated vulval symptoms who feels they have been going around in circles elsewhere.
My experience with Dr Emily Lord was excellent. The consultation was very straightforward and efficient, while still being professional, informative, and reassuring. Dr Lord explained everything clearly, using examples and simple sketches to help me fully understand the issue and treatment options. After waiting almost a year, I only wish I had booked an appointment sooner. I would strongly encourage other men not to put it off and to see Dr Emily Lord as soon as possible. She made what could have been an uncomfortable conversation feel easy and approachable, and I left feeling much more informed and confident.
Dr Emily was absolutely wonderful. She was kind, compassionate, and made me feel listened to and supported throughout my appointment. She took the time to understand my situation, explain my options clearly, and went above and beyond to help me access the right care. I really appreciated her professionalism, warmth, and genuine commitment to putting my needs first. I felt very reassured and cared for, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful and patient-centred doctor.
I highly recommend Dr Lord for her expertise in providing compassionate sexual health advice
10 Oct 2026
Mr Kirana Arambage
Emily has had impeccable training and has then gained a wealth of experience in the NHS. She has established an excellent private practice and her testimonials bear witness to what an excellent clinician she is. I have no hesitation in commending her most highly
30 Jul 2025
Dr Andrew De Burgh-Thomas
Sexual Health DoctorDr Lord is a fantastic clinician who takes the time to really listen and understand the patient's problem and background. She is sought after for her expertise in genital skin disease, infection, and pain. She has a practical, caring but 'no-nonsense' approach. I highly recommend her and routinely refer patients to see her.
13 Feb 2025
Dr Stephanie Arnold
DermatologistExcellent colleague. Skilled, highly professional, approachable and trustworthy.
06 Sep 2024
Mr Dionysios Dennis Remoundos
General SurgeonExplore videos from Dr Emily Lord explaining process of procedures and other important things you should know before choosing your provider.

Specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic vaginal conditions, such as thrush, BV, as well as genital skin conditions - which effect men and women.
07 September 2024

Many women suffer with a multitude of problems during their lifetime…. but as they get as they are over 40 they can develop vaginal symptoms that can be difficult to understand and treat. Get expert help today.
05 September 2024
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Worried about genital herpes? Get help from an expert consultant in sexual and reproductive health.
05 September 2024
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Dr Lord is an expert consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health in the UK. Here she discusses why women experience vulval pain, and how you can get help.
05 September 2024
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Dr Lord a Consultant in Sexual And Reproductive Healthcare answers your questions... today she is covering "What is a female condom"..???
05 September 2024
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Read articles from Dr Emily Lord explaining process of procedures and other important things you should know before choosing your provider.

High rates of azole-resistance and limited availability of pharmacological agents within the UK can make recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) with <i>Candida glabrata</i> a challenging infection to treat. In this report, we describe our experience in managing <i>C. glabrata</i> RVVC and present …
05 September 2024
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A case note audit was undertaken of HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) to ascertain whether national guidelines for taking sexual histories, including recreational drug use and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening were being met. The notes of 142 HIV-positive men seen in 2015 wer …
07 September 2024
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BackgroundAdequate identification and testing of people at risk for HIV is fundamental for the HIV care continuum. A key strategy to improve timely testing is HIV indicator condition (IC) guided testing.AimTo evaluate the uptake of HIV testing recommendations in HIV IC-specific guidelines in Europea …
07 September 2024
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Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) rates in women are increasing and many are asymptomatic. Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) are becoming the 'gold standard' for diagnosis. We aimed to establish our asymptomatic TV rates by testing all women attending Oxfordshire's Sexual Health service, regardless …
07 September 2024
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Dr Emily Lord's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 85 reviews.
What languages does Dr Emily Lord speak?
Dr Emily Lord speaks English
Where is Dr Emily Lord located?
Dr Emily Lord primarily practices at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital Oxford, located at Beech Road, Headington, United Kingdom, OX3 7RP
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Dr Emily Lord is working Tuesday (09:00 - 13:00), Thursday (10:00 - 14:00)
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