Special expertise
General + Family Medicine + Men’s Health Lifestyle Exercise and Diet + Cardiovascular Disease + Skin Conditions Lumps and Bumps
Profile
Dr Richard Hooker is a General Practitioner who has practised in Kensington for over 35 years and treats a wide range of general medical conditions.
Richard has a deep interest and special expertise in the health impact of lifestyle, exercise and diet on men’s health with a particular focus on cardiovascular fitness. He also specialises in preventative medicine, skin conditions and minor surgery.
He is highly experienced and skilled and is passionate about providing the highest quality care to his patients. He is also a dedicated teacher.
Dr Hooker qualified from King's College London and Westminster Medical School in 1985. He is a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners and holds Diplomas in Minor Surgery and Child Health
Dr Hooker was a full-time GP Partner at Holland Park Surgery in Kensington until 2016 and is currently a GP Trainer at Riverside Vocational Training Scheme and Minor Surgery Lead for West London Clinical Commissioning Group
He has worked as an Honorary Lecturer at Imperial College London (Primary Care) and as an Undergraduate Teacher at Imperial College He has also worked as a Research Fellow at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and as a Clinical Assistant in Hypertension at Central Middlesex Hospital and in Genitourinary Medicine at Charing Cross Hospital.
Dr Hooker is married and lives in South West London. He has four adult children. His recreational interests include cycling, swimming, skiing and being a tourist in London.
