Dr Krishna Vakharia

Dr Krishna Vakharia

Clinical Director-Patient

MBChB, MRCGP(2013), BMedSci (hons), DFSRH, DRCOG, PGDipDerm (Distn)

Dr Krishna Vakharia is the Clinical Director for Patient and is also a working NHS GP.

She also works as a regular examiner for the postgraduate Diploma in Practical Dermatology for Cardiff University. Her medical interests lie in women’s health, mental health, child health, dermatology and preventive medicine. She is passionate about arming patients and clinicians with trusted, up to date, clinically reviewed medical information to empower people to have the knowledge to lead happier, healthier lives.

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Professional Reference

Burnout Questionnaire - Work Wellbeing Support Professional Reference

Since the pandemic, clinician burnout is being widely discussed. With the majority of primary care staff feeling so exhausted and disengaged that they are …

Fever treatment for children: a doctor's advice
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Fever treatment for children: a doctor's advice Feature

We are in the season of snotty noses, coughs and a seemingly endless period of infections in children - all causing fever. So, when do you worry and how do you manage …

Dr Krishna Vakharia: A look back - and forward
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Dr Krishna Vakharia: A look back - and forward Feature

2022 brought with it the end of lockdown and social distancing due to COVID-19. However, with it we saw an increase in diseases and illnesses that kept us all on our …

Scarlet fever: a doctor's advice
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Scarlet fever: a doctor's advice Feature

With a surge in cases of scarlet fever, GP and mum, Dr Krishna Vakharia, our clinical director here at Patient.info, talks about what you need to know and what to do if …

Health Information

Monkeypox (mpox) Virus Health Information

Monkeypox (mpox) is a rare viral infection caused by the monkeypox (mpox) virus. It is very similar to the smallpox virus but milder. It is not very infectious and can …

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