Meet Our Clinical Team

A founding partner of Fleet Street Clinic, Gillian Whitby trained in optometry in Glasgow and has been GOC registered since 1982. With over thirty years’ experience of general clinical optometry, Gillian has worked in Fleet Street since 1983 and established her own independent practice Whitby & Co in 1995. She heads up a great optometric team and has built an extensive, wide-ranging referral network.

Highly sought after for her expertise, Gillian offers patients a unique blend of excellent eye care and her friendly, welcoming approach: “listening to patients’ needs is paramount”. She enjoys problem-solving and helping patients who have been visually unfulfilled elsewhere. Gillian counts one of her career highlights as testing and looking after one of our former Prime Ministers when he was in office. He is still a client to this day.

Gillian is regularly instructed in optometric legal matters and enjoys being an expert witness. When she is not at work, she is busy travelling with her husband Richard, or spending time with her 3 sons. A keen chef, she spends a lot of time entertaining in the kitchen.

Rachel brings over 15 years of experience in Australian healthcare to the Fleet Street Clinic. What began as a part-time job in a GP practice during her Bachelor of Science (Hons, Social Work) evolved into a distinguished career in healthcare management.

Having worked across both private surgical clinics and general practices in Australia, Rachel has developed extensive knowledge in managing both new start-ups and well-established clinics.

In July 2024, Rachel joined the Fleet Street Clinic team, where she supports the clinical and operational teams, ensuring that our patients receive exceptional care and service.

Rachel’s background in social work, combined with her postgraduate training in mental health, has significantly influenced her leadership approach as a clinic manager.

These experiences have instilled in her a deep commitment to empathy, effective communication, and a patient-centred approach, which she applies to every aspect of her work.

Rachel is passionate about engaging with both patients and staff in a way that fosters trust and understanding.

The skills she honed throughout her training, equip her to navigate complex situations with empathy and compassion, ensuring that the needs of our patients are always prioritised.

Outside of work, Rachel enjoys exploring the UK, travelling abroad, and spending time at the beach.

After qualifying from St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, Belinda did GP training in London and the South East. She worked as a full-time GP partner in South Wales, leaving due to her husband’s occupation, then worked as a GP in Pangbourne, Virginia Water and Reading.

Currently, throughout the week, Belinda works here at Fleet Street Clinic and at weekends she works for the NHS 111 service. 

During her career, she has worked for the Pregnancy Advisory Service, The Brook Advisory Bureau, The Women’s National Cancer Control Campaign, The Tenovus Cancer Charity, PPP and worked for the Fleet Street Clinic at the London 2012 Olympics for NBC. 

She also:

• has been a committee member for the Forum of Sexualty and Sexual Health at the Royal Society of Medicine.
• was a former Trustee for the Donnington Hospital, Almshouse Charity, Newbury, Berkshire.
• is a member of the Oversight Advisory Panel for Safeguarding, Brockhurst School, Hermitage, Berkshire.
• was a medical advisor to the now closed UK Wolf Conservation Trust, Beenham.
• is a Trustee of the Bradfield Almshouse Charity.
• is a member of the Alvis Car Club, Royal Porthcawl Golf Club and Sunningdale Ladies Golf Club, now Sunningdale Heath Golf Club.
• is a honorary vice president of the Hartley Trust
• is a Newport Boat Club Life Member (PEMBS)

In the words of one of our patients, “She is an outstanding doctor”.

Dr William Cave qualified from the Middlesex Hospital in 1986 and became a member of the Royal College of GPs in 1996. He has a special interest in travel medicine and infectious disease and spent seven years working in South Asia, most of that time in Nepal. 

He now divides his time between the Fleet Street Clinic and his NHS work in South-West England. He is a medical advisor for the Swinden Charitable Trust, a telemedicine organisation providing online expertise to medical staff in remote or challenging locations. He is married with a 23 year old daughter, adopted from a Kathmandu orphanage. Dr William Cave has postgraduate qualifications in child health, tropical and travel medicine and infectious disease.

In the words of one of our patients, Dr Cave is “very professional and friendly”.

Dr Sally Roxburgh qualified from St Thomas’ Hospital Medical School in 1986. She trained in accident and emergency and psychiatry before working as a locum and subsequently as a resident medical officer in a private hospital in the south of England. She then took the opportunity to work for several years as a journalist, as part of the editorial team of several national magazines. She was health editor, as well as general features writer covering travel, books and gardening – interests that she continues to pursue. She became an associate in a private GP practice in the City in 1995 and came to work at the Fleet Street Clinic in 2003.

In the words of one of our patients, “Dr Sally Roxburgh is exceptional. She always remembers medical history and relevant personal details to enable her to make a quick and effective diagnosis. She shows a truly caring yet professional attitude”.

Dr Carsten Hartmann graduated from Hanover Medical School in 1996. After that he worked for several years in different medical specialties in Germany and for health programmes in Africa and Asia. He was awarded the degree Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Hanover Medical School in 1997 and underwent further special training in tropical medicine at the University of Liverpool, where he obtained the Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (DTM&H). In 2003 he completed his specialist training in general medicine in Germany. 

Since 2004 he has been working as a GP for the NHS in London and since 2008 also privately at the Fleet Street Clinic. He underwent further special training in occupational medicine at the University of Manchester and was awarded the Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed) and in women’s health and sexual and reproductive health and obtained the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRCOG) and the Diploma of their Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH).

He was also awarded an advanced academic qualification in teaching in primary care at the University of Westminster (PgCert) and the Certificate in Travel Health™ (CTH®) by the International Society of Travel Medicine.

In the words of one of our patients, “Dr Hartmann is an outstanding doctor. I have seen him several times over the last few years”.

Clare graduated from the University of Leeds in 2011, before pursuing a BSc in Global Health from University College London. She then underwent training at King’s College Hospital and Sussex, followed by a diploma in tropical medicine and hygiene. Later, she achieved a masters of tropical medicine and international health with distinction from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). 

Clare was in Sierra Leone during the Ebola pandemic, where she worked in several NGOs including MSF, both in treatment centres, intensive care units, and contact tracing in the community.   

Her interest in tropical medicine led her to work in a tuberculosis clinic in Timor-Leste before returning to London to gain experience in HIV at St. Mary’s Hospital.   

Clare trained as a GP in East London, where she developed an interest in mental health and paediatrics. She completed a PGCert in health and well-being and continues to work as an NHS GP in Central London alongside, working at Fleet St. Clinic. 

Outside work, Clare enjoys long-distance triathlons, listening to and playing chamber music, and spending time with her family. 

Dr Yu Zhen Lau, originally from Malaysia, is a Consultant General Practitioner who works both privately here at Fleet St. Clinic and in the NHS. 

She qualified from King’s College London in 2015 and attained her Certificate of Completion of Training in General Practice from the highly competitive Oxford Deanery in 2023. She has been accredited as a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners since 2023. 

Prior to specialising in General Practice, Dr Lau underwent comprehensive training across various medical disciplines including Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), General Psychiatry, Medicine for Older People, Emergency Medicine (A&E), and Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G).   

Her GP training has further exposed her to Paediatrics, Cardiology, Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O) and Stroke Medicine. Dr Lau’s extensive experience across both medical and surgical specialities gives her a unique ability to practise holistically. She has a special interest in ENT and is able to carry out microsuction, removal of foreign bodies and nasal cautery. 

Outside of her clinical work, she is a strong believer in medical education and is currently a tutor for Imperial College London Medical Students. Driven by her passion in maintaining a balance in health and wellbeing, which is reflective in her medical practice, she is currently working towards becoming a Personal Trainer and an Exercise Referral Specialist who supports patients with chronic physical conditions or illnesses in order to improve their health and well-being.  

Needless to say, you can find Dr Lau in the gym or enjoying Muay Thai during her free time. 

Dr. Adam Pack is a general practitioner with a strong foundation in both hospital medicine and primary care. He graduated from University College London (UCL) in 2016 and subsequently worked in various hospital settings, where he honed his skills and earned his Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP). 

Driven by a passion for holistic patient care, Dr. Pack transitioned to general practice, training in the highly competitive North-West London Deanery. Today, he splits his time between the Fleet Street Clinic and a busy NHS practice in North-West London, providing high-quality care to a diverse patient population.  

With extensive experience in both hospital and community settings, Dr. Pack is devoted to delivering comprehensive healthcare that addresses the unique needs of each patient. 

Dr Claire Braham qualified from the Royal Free Hospital And University College London School of Medicine in 2000, having gained a first-class honours degree in an intercalated BSc in Human Genetics along the way.

Before specialising in Occupational Medicine, she qualified and worked as a General Practitioner, having trained in various specialities including Accident and Emergency, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Currently, she works as an Occupational Health Physician in a diverse range of settings, including Fleet Street Clinic, the Fire Service and an industrial setting. Dr Braham is able to offer face to face, on site and virtual appointments, including management referrals, D4 DVLA and asbestos medicals. In addition, she continues to work as a GP for NHS 111 and as a medical appraiser. She is passionate about practicing and promoting good health and wellbeing, both in herself and in inspiring others to do so too.

In her spare time, Claire enjoys keeping fit with ballet barre, dance and yoga, playing the piano, theatre, travel and photography (especially anything involving wildlife). She is also hoping to learn to fly!

Dr Kehinde Olufemi graduated from Barts and The Royal London Hospitals, now Queen Mary Medical School, in 2012.

He explored interests in Paediatrics for 2 years before taking up General Practise training in Cambridgeshire in 2016. He honed his professional and clinical skills as a General Practitioner for 5 years, before taking up a new vocation as an Occupational Health Physician since December 2021.

His broad clinical training and exposures enabled accelerated progress and rapid acquisition of Occupational Health skills and certifications. He has demonstrated proficiency in work and health services for small and large corporations and businesses, local and national government organisations, and in Offshore, Police and Railway industries.

He proudly takes on a part-time role at Fleet Street Clinic, alongside other roles with national and public organisations.

Dr Olufemi enjoys keeping active and physically fit. He also enjoys watching ball and contact sports.

Dr Vanessa Field has worked in Travel Medicine since joining the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as a Medical Advisor in 2001. She is now Deputy Director of the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) and Consultant in Travel Medicine at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases (HTD) in London, UK.

Previously, Vanessa worked at InterHealth as a doctor, seeing those travelling worldwide for humanitarian work and originally trained as a GP. She was editor of a textbook in Travel Health Health Information for Overseas Travel and sits on the editorial board of Travel Medicine and Infectious Diseases and Journal of Travel Medicine.

She is a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) roster of experts in Travel Medicine, a member of the Professional Education Committee of the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) and regularly sits on national and international scientific committees as an advisor. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Travel Medicine, Fellow of Faculty of Travel Medicine (RCPSG), and holds the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Diploma in Travel Medicine. Vanessa has personal experience of travel in more than 130 countries.

University of the West of England (2013)

Lucy Specialises in Travel Medicine.

Lucy began her nursing career in Bristol, working on the Coronary Care Unit at Southmead Hospital. She remained in the NHS for eight years before setting her sights on a job that would combine her nursing skills with a lifelong love for travel. Since joining us in 2018, Lucy has completed the Diploma in Tropical Nursing at the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and has become a member of the International Society of Travel Medicine. She also holds the International Society of Travel Medicine’s Certificate of Knowledge.

Outside of work Lucy has travelled extensively, backpacking her way through over 40 countries. Some of her highlights include trekking in the Himalayas and surfing in Nicaragua.

In the words of one of our patients, “Lucy was professional, skilful, caring and upbeat – just enough to reduce my anxiety of blood tests”.

Chiara Specialises in Travel Medicine and Renal health. 

Chiara began her nursing career in Australia, at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in adult nursing. Here, she specialised in renal and vascular care, gaining valuable experience in these critical areas.  

In 2023, she embarked on a new chapter, crossing the globe to the UK. There she expanded her expertise at Guy’s and Evelina hospital, navigating the complexities of adult renal care and providing compassionate support in the fast-paced environment of Paediatric surgical short stay unit. 

 Fuelled by a personal wanderlust, Chiara’s travels across Europe ignited a spark – a desire to merge her nursing expertise with her passion for exploration. This pursuit led to her specialise in travel medicine, a field that perfectly combines her love of travel with her dedication to patient care. 

Nish Dattani gained his BSc Hons degree in optometry from the University of Bradford in 1999.

Having gained membership to the General Optical Council (GOC) and the Association of Optometrist (AOP) in 2000, he worked closely with optometry students preparing and guiding them through professional exams.

Over the past 20 years Nish has worked exclusively in the independent optometric sector across London serving patients in Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Marylebone, and Soho.

Outside of work, Nish is a keen sportsman and loves travelling.

Fazlin graduated with a BSc Honours degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing with Management in 2001 from Anglia Ruskin University, followed by a BSc Honours in Optometry from Manchester University in 2004. She trained at The Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, The Royal Berkshire Hospital and Dollond & Aitchison in Reading. Thereafter, she undertook additional training at the Institute of Optometry in London and an independent opticians in Kensington.

This was followed by full registration with The General Optical Council, The College of Optometrists and The Association of Optometrists.

A firm believer in continuing education, Fazlin has continued her studies by attaining a certificate in Lifelong Learning with the London School of Economics (LSE), with additional certificates in Glaucoma, Cataracts, Minor Eye Conditions and Leadership from Cardiff University. Her latest achievements were post-graduate courses that awarded her a Professional Certificate in Glaucoma and Distinction in Therapeutics. Additionally, she is working towards a Masters in Clinical Optometry. Outside of work, she carries out voluntary service within her local school and religious community, alongside being an active member and secretary of her Local Optical Committee.

Fazlin worked at an independent opticians within Western Eye Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital for 10 years, before joining Whitby & Co. and The Fleet St. Clinic, where she enjoys applying extensive knowledge and expertise to provide her patients with top quality care and advice.

Neelam is an experienced specialist optometrist who initially joined Whitby & Co to provide maternity cover back in 2018, and quickly became a valued member of the optical team. She has an approachable personality and professional manner, and has remained on as one of our regular optometrists ever since. 

She has always been passionate about optometry and graduated from Cardiff University in 2009 with a BSc (Hons) degree in Optometry and Vision Science.

Over the past 12 years, she has primarily worked in the independent optometric sector across London providing primary eye care services. She practices alongside consultants who provide refractive vision correction such as laser eye surgery, cataract surgery, and corneal pathology.

Neelam has maintained continuous active memberships with the General Optical Council (GOC) and the Association of Optometrists (AOP) since 2007.

When she is not practising eye care, Neelam is an active member of the community and carries out various voluntary activities including: helping to organise international sporting events and tournaments, assisting teaching at a Saturday school, and hosting youth clubs. Outside of her voluntary work, she enjoys travelling and experiencing new cultures; Following a trip with friends to Trinidad and Tobago, she was inspired by their inclusive and joyful culture and has since become a member of the Notting Hill Carnival committee.

Andrew is a graduate of BCOM (the British College of Osteopathic Medicine) and the University of Westminster, where he achieved an Honours degree in osteopathic medicine as well as two diplomas.

He has over twenty years’ experience at the Fleet Street Clinic where he has a very loyal and extensive patient base. He is a member of the General Osteopathic Council (GOSC) and the Institute of Osteopathy (iO) and is recognised by BUPA and all other medical insurers.

Andrew has a keen interest in diagnostics and often works closely with GPs as well as many orthopaedic and neurosurgeons. 

He has also worked with several sports clubs and is himself a keen, if perhaps slightly past it (his words!), sportsman.

In the words of one of our patients, “I’ve been to Andrew for a number of years now for various running injuries, he’s always been very helpful in getting me back on track and I’d have no hesitation in recommending him”.

Diane is a highly experienced acupuncturist with over 25 years treating all kinds of physical and stress-related issues.

Diane uses a unique style of acupuncture which combines Western scientific understandings of anatomy, physiology and pathology with ancient Chinese understandings of how the body works as a whole.

This gentle hands-on treatment is often very effective at getting to the root of the problem. This usually helps resolve symptoms quickly and more effectively. This is a very thorough style of treatment – direct feedback from testing specific areas on the patient’s body helps pinpoint diagnosis. This enables patient-focused treatment and often leads to excellent clinical results.

As well as treating the usual symptoms that acupuncture treatment is well-known for – back, neck, shoulder pain; women’s issues; fertility; headaches… Diane also takes a particular interest in how stress affects the body. Often at the root of many of our day-to-day symptoms, reducing stress often helps resolve many conditions such as IBS, unexplained infertility, anxiety, low immunity & fatigue.

Diane is a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), the major regulatory body in the UK and works to strict standards as laid down by the Department of Health.

Diane was awarded the Nutri-Centre Prize for merit in her studies of Acupuncture in 2005 and also holds a BA (Joint Hons) degree in English and Psychology.

In the words of one of our patients, “Diane is a wonderful and warm acupuncturist, she is highly skilled and her results are rapid and impressive. I would strongly endorse her expertise and recommend her to anyone looking for a first class practitioner in London”.

Christopher is a podiatrist with over 10 years experience working in both NHS and private clinics. Christopher is experienced in a wide range of podiatry care and treatments including routine podiatry, wound treatment, verrucae management, nail surgery and foot mobilisation.

Megan qualified in 2014 from the University of East London and has 9 years of clinical experience working in the NHS. She has spent the last 5 years in hospital settings working as part of large multidisciplinary teams that specialise in diabetes and vascular care delivering expert care in some of the best foot clinics in the country. She has expert knowledge in diabetes, vascular and high risk management and has a specialist interest in wound care.

Megan has a broad knowledge of all aspects of the foot and lower limb and will assess accordingly to provide you with a bespoke treatment plan including: a diagnosis, treatment of your foot concern and signposting on if required with the necessary professionals to address your underlying health issues that may be causing your symptoms. She will educate you about how to improve and maintain your own foot health.

Here are the services Megan provides:

Routine foot care needs: nail care/ callus maintenance, corns
Cracked heels
Nail care only
Foot education and management including shoe assessment.
Fungal nail and fungal skin infections
Diabetes assessment, advice, wound management and liaison with acute multidisciplinary teams.
High risk patients- diabetes (including Charcot foot assessment) , vascular, autoimmune disease, chemotherapy, renal disease, complex and chronic conditions
Dermatology Referrals via GP or acute teams
Circulation difficulties in the lower extremities often caused by diabetes
GP referral
Shockwave therapy for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, chronic pain
Verrucae management
Heel and arch pain including plantar fasciitis, Forefoot pain, Ankle pain in adults
In growing toenails in both children and adults
Nail surgery pre-assessment in both children and adults
Megan’s friendly and compassionate approach underpins her practice. Her focus is putting patients first and at the heart of everything she does, incorporating their individual needs into their treatment is her main priority. She places great importance on empowering her patients to engage in goal setting and collaborates with them to work on their overall foot health together.

Megan is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC registration CH37733)