Dr. Shashi Prasad is a highly experienced General Practitioner specialising in Women’s Hormonal Health, Weight Management, and Functional Medicine. She is an Advanced Menopause Specialist accredited by the British Menopause Society and a leading expert in Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy. She has advanced training in Functional Medicine from the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), USA, and certification in Obesity Medicine from Harvard Medical School.
Women’s Health
Dr. Shashi brings extensive expertise in both regulated and compounded hormonal treatments to address a wide range of hormonal health issues. She specialises in managing conditions such as Perimenopause, Menopause, PMS, PMDD, PCOS, hormonal Acne, and Osteopenia. She also offers expert hormone consultations for men experiencing Andropause.
Thyroid Disorders & Adrenal Dysfunction
Thyroid, Cortisol hormones are critical regulators of metabolism, immunity, inflammation, weight management, and brain health and are intricately connected. Dr Shashi specialises in managing Underactive Thyroid Disorder (including Hashimoto’s) and Adrenal Dysfunction, providing comprehensive care to support patients in achieving hormonal harmony.
Weight Management
Passionate about addressing the complexities of weight gain, Dr. Prasad leads the Specialist Weight Loss Clinic, offering personalised programs, including menopause-specific weight management plans, to support sustainable health outcomes.
Functional Medicine
Often symptoms can be complex and interrelated, with an interplay between genetic, biochemical and lifestyle factors. Dr. Prasad uses a functional approach to identify and treat the root causes of conditions through advanced testing such as DUTCH tests, genetic, and comprehensive gut health analyses. She collaborates with leading nutritional therapists, life coaches, and trauma therapists to provide holistic care for optimal results.
Teaching & Training
Committed to education, Dr. Shashi has served as an educator for the British Menopause Society’s Menopause Masterclasses, and is part of the Marion Gluck Training Academy, providing clinic support to practitioners in bio-identical hormone therapy. She has delivered talks at national conferences and contributed to articles and book chapters.
Memberships
Dr. Prasad is a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners, British Menopause Society, International Menopause Society, Institute of Functional Medicine, and Obesity Medicine Association.
With her compassionate and patient-focused approach, Dr. Prasad ensures every individual has the opportunity to discuss their symptoms and receive evidence -based care tailored to their unique needs.