Dr Nighat Arif
GP with Specialist Interest in Women's Health
- Available from
- London
About Nighat Arif
Dr. Nighat is a GP at our private women's health clinic in London, specialising in family planning, and menopause care, with over 18 years of experience in the NHS. She also runs her own private practice.
She is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and a medical broadcaster. As a health content creator, she collaborates with YouTube Health, the WHO Fides programme, and co-hosts a podcast “That Time of the Month.”.
Dr. Nighat is the Ambassador for Wellbeing of Women and co-founder of The Health Collective.
She is the recipient of the 2023 Prime Minister’s Point of Light Award for her work raising awareness of women’s health issues in the UK, and was named 2024 Woman of the Year at the Asian Achievers Awards. Her portrait is featured in the National Portrait Gallery as one of the “Legends” making waves in UK healthcare.
Dr. Nighat is the author of the bestselling book, The Knowledge: Your Guide to Female Health from Menstruation to the Menopause, a fully inclusive and illustrated guide to all things women’s health. Her work has been published in British Vogue, The Times, and Good Housekeeping.
Expertise
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Adenomyosis
- Fibroids
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
- Surgical Menopause
- Chemical Menopause
- Dysfunctional Periods in Adolescence
- Perimenopause
- Menopause
- Postmenopause
- Vulval Skin Conditions
- Sexual Health Concerns
- Low Libido
- Painful Sex
- Vaginismus
- Pelvic Health Issues
- Trans Health
- Chronic Disease Management Alongside Female Health Transitions
- Chronic UTIs
- Prolapse
- Genitourinary Syndrome of the Menopause in Breast Cancer Patients
- Difficult Cervical Smears
- IUD/IUS Coil Fits
- Diagnosis and Management of Hormonal Conditions
- and Female Testosterone HRT
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- All ages
- Languages spoken
- English, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
A full list of Dr Nighat's notable publications can be found here.
Consultations and services
- Self-pay available from £295
- Self-pay available from £195
- Health insurance
Insurers covered
Tests & treatments
Conditions & symptoms
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.
We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.
Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.
Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.