Dr. Vijay Anand

Dr Vijay Anand is a GP Partner and GP Trainer based at St David’s Clinic in Newport, Gwent. He qualified in medicine in India in 1994, completing postgraduate training in internal medicine and earning an MD with a thesis focused on gastroenterology. He undertook further specialist training in gastroenterology before relocating to the UK in 2003, subsequently qualifying as a General Practitioner (GP) in 2008.

Dr Anand has an established career in medical education, completing trainer qualifications at Keele University and working as an accredited GP Trainer since 2013. His clinical practice follows a patient-centred framework, combining general practice with dedicated special interests in weight management, chronic disease management, and preventative health.

Leveraging his clinical background in gastroenterology, Dr Anand utilizes evidence-based lifestyle medicine strategies to address weight-related digestive issues and support long-term metabolic health. His clinical skill set includes targeted health checks, preventative screenings, and therapeutic joint injections. He is multilingual, providing full clinical consultations in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.

Dr Anand has a wide range of expertise including:

• General practice and family medicine
• Chronic disease management and lifestyle medicine
• Weight management and preventative health screenings
• Therapeutic joint injections
• Gastroenterology-focused clinical assessments