Dr Nithya Nahappan

​Dr Nithya Nahappan – Private GP in London, Surrey and Online

Dr Nithya is a Private GP with over 17 years of clinical experience across the UK, Ireland and Singapore. She provides high-quality, compassionate medical care for international families, professionals and students. Her approach is gentle, insightful and pragmatic.

Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

Dr Nithya has extensive experience supporting patients with anxiety, depression, stress and burnout. She also coordinates outpatient care for emerging disordered eating and eating disorders, helping patients access holistic, continuous support. She combines medical expertise with empathy, focusing on helping patients achieve long-term emotional resilience and wellbeing.

Family and Paediatric Care

Her practice includes comprehensive family and child health care – from prenatal consultations and newborn reviews to childhood illnesses and vaccinations.
She has a particular interest in paediatric food allergies, nutrition and asthma and enjoys working closely with parents to address both everyday and more complex concerns such as navigating neurodiversity assessments and feeding difficulties.

Lifestyle Medicine and Chronic Condition Management

Dr Nithya helps patients identify and address the root causes of chronic health conditions including weight management issues, diabetes and high blood pressure. Her care focuses on evidence-based interventions in nutrition, physical activity, sleep and stress management, empowering patients to make sustainable changes for lifelong health.

Preventive Health and Personalised Screening

Dr Nithya offers comprehensive health screening and preventive care tailored to each patient’s goals. From routine wellness checks to targeted assessments, she helps individuals take proactive steps toward optimising their health and preventing future illness.

Supporting Older Adults

She provides thoughtful and attentive care for older patients over 65, focusing on optimising health, mobility and independence. Her reviews encourage patients to take a fresh look at their wellbeing and make positive, achievable changes for the years ahead.

Academic and Professional Background

Dr Nithya achieved an honours degree in Medicine in Ireland in 2009, followed by a Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry. She is a member of The Royal College of General Practitioners, UK and holds a Diploma in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Nithya is currently undertaking an MSc in Nutritional Medicine.

Speaking & Media

Dr Nithya is an experienced speaker and panelist on topics including mental health, lifestyle medicine, paediatric wellbeing and eating disorders. She has delivered high-profile talks and participated in panel discussions for organisations such as the British High Commission in Singapore, 100 Women in Finance and forums focused on eating disorders and holistic health.

International and Cultural Experience

Having worked with diverse patient communities – including British, European, Malaysian, Singaporean, Indian, Chinese, Australian and Brazilian nationals – Dr Nithya understands the unique health concerns and cultural nuances of patients living abroad or adjusting to new environments.

A Personal Note

Dr Nithya’s practice is built on empathy, listening and partnership. She believes in meeting each patient where they are – helping them build healthier habits and confidence in managing their wellbeing. Outside of clnic, she is a mum to two young boys, who remind her each day of the importance of balance, nourishment and wellbeing.