Dr Suhail Hussain is a multi‑award‑winning private GP and distinguished medical speaker with over two decades of clinical experience across both the NHS and private sectors. Trained at Aberdeen University and qualified in 2000, he has worked in a wide range of specialities including medicine, surgery, oncology, obstetrics and gynaecology, emergency medicine, psychiatry and paediatrics, before becoming a GP in 2006.
After 20 years in the NHS - working as a GP partner, locum and out-of-hours - he chose to diversify his career and now practises exclusively as a private GP in Hertfordshire and North West London, providing personalised, holistic and preventative care to individuals and families who value bespoke medical input.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Hussain is a highly sought‑after keynote speaker and media commentator on medicine, health and wellness. He has appeared on major platforms, including BBC Politics and Sky News’ flagship evening programme “Tonight with Sarah‑Jane Mee”, offering expert insight into topics such as the rise of private healthcare and the future of the NHS, as well as broader debates on preventative healthcare and mental health.
His engaging, down‑to‑earth style makes complex medical issues accessible to any audience, as demonstrated in his live phone‑in shows where he answered callers’ health questions in real time.
Education and teaching have been central to his career. For around a decade, Dr Hussain served as a senior tutor at three leading London medical schools – Imperial College, University College London and Barts – teaching students at all stages of their training in both clinical and communication skills. He is also a strong advocate for diversity in healthcare, particularly encouraging greater representation of Asian and Muslim male doctors in the media and public conversation.
Dr Hussain has collaborated with leading pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer and regularly contributes to national media and health columns, helping to shape public understanding of key healthcare challenges. Audiences and organisers book him for authoritative, relatable talks on mental health, chronic disease management, preventative healthcare, and the future of medical education and service delivery. Event planners looking for an expert medical speaker who combines deep clinical experience, media credibility, and an inspiring, patient‑centred vision of healthcare will find Dr Hussain a compelling choice whose sessions reliably inform, engage and motivate audiences to prioritise their health.
Dr. Suhail Hussain's official speaker topics:
- Medicine: NHS and Private Healthcare
- Wellness and Preventative Health
- Mental Health and Addiction
- Chronic Disease and Ageing
- Children’s Health
- Public Health Advocacy
- Diversity and Representation in Healthcare
- Medical Education: Training the Next Generation of Doctors
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"He was absolutely fantastic! We’ve already told him we’d love to have him back on soon." – Helen, BBC
"Dr Suhail Hussain presented three 8-week series of a programme called “Your health, your faith” for us. It was extremely popular and very well received by several 1000s of people who tuned in to watch it week in, week out. He covered a whole host of topics, including those not often talked about. He answered questions from viewers who called in and received great feedback from everyone who saw the programme." - Ahmed, ABTV
"Dr Hussain is very kindly providing support and advice at our Memory Steps Course on understanding dementia for our Charity ‘Say it with a Smile’ at Warner Bros Studios, Leavesden. He presents to carers, those recently diagnosed and care agency staff. He talks very eloquently and compassionately both to the group and 1-1. We would highly recommend Dr Hussain." - Hannah, Founder & CEO, Say It With a Smile
- 2023 – Featured on BBC Politics discussing the rise of private healthcare
- 2022 – Advocated for Asian and Muslim male doctors’ representation in healthcare media
- 2015-2023 – Senior tutor at Imperial College London, University College London, and Barts
- 2010 – Transitioned into private GP practice after 10 years in the NHS
- 2006 – Became a GP, serving as a partner in NHS practices for 4 years
- 2000 – Earned MBChB degree from Aberdeen University
How to hire Dr. Suhail Hussain
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