Dr. Dipesh Patel

Dr. Dipesh C. Patel, BSc, MBBS, PhD, FRCP is a leading Consultant Physician in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Acute Medicine based in London, United Kingdom. He is currently associated with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and Cleveland Clinic London, and holds an academic position at University College London (UCL).

Education & Training

• Graduated from St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, in 1998.
• Completed specialist training in Endocrinology and Diabetes in North-West London.
• Obtained a PhD from Imperial College London in 2010, researching cellular cholesterol transport and the effects of glucose and diabetes on cholesterol export.
• Holds FRCP (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians).

Professional Career

Dr. Patel previously held clinical positions at University College Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital before joining Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust in 2013. He subsequently developed a specialist career combining endocrinology, diabetes care, acute medicine, clinical research and medical education.

His current clinical roles include:

• Consultant Physician in Diabetes & Endocrinology — Royal Free Hospital
• Consultant Endocrinologist — Cleveland Clinic London
• Clinical Associate Professor — University College London (UCL)

Areas of Expertise

His main clinical interests include:

• Type 2 diabetes and newer diabetes therapies
• Cardiovascular disease prevention
• Thyroid disorders
• Parathyroid disease
• Pituitary and adrenal disorders
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Lipid disorders
• Obesity and weight management
• Diabetes-related kidney disease
• General endocrinology

Research & Academic Work

Dr. Patel has a strong research background, particularly in type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lipid metabolism and newer diabetes treatments. He is a Principal Investigator for clinical trials at UCL/Royal Free, including research into diabetes-related cardiovascular and renal disease.

He also contributes to the education of medical students and postgraduate doctors and has served as a lead teacher for undergraduate endocrinology at the Royal Free campus.

Professional Leadership

Dr. Patel has held important positions within the UK diabetes community. He served as Chair of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) and has undertaken specialist advisory roles for UK healthcare and professional organizations.

He is also involved in obesity and digital weight-management initiatives, including serving as a Senior Adviser and Director at Roczen, and is identified as Chair of the Obesity Management Collaborative (OMC) UK.