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Dr Richard Hooker
MBBS DCH PGDip Minor Surgery
specialty General Practice + Family Physician
SPECIAL EXPERTISE IN General + Family Medicine + Men’s Health Lifestyle Exercise and Diet + Cardiovascular Disease + Skin Conditions Lumps and Bumps
Latest Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 28 Sep 2024
Dr Hooker is a doctor I have been helped by for many years and would recommend him for his astute and professional attention
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2024
I tried to dial into the portal for an online appointment for the expected time and found it difficult as it was my first time. I rang and was advised that the Dr would call me as he was running late and would call me very soon. I waited 25 minutes. I then rang again having sorted the online portal to ask if I had missed the appointment. I was told the Dr would call me shortly. I had a very good appointment when the Dr was able to ring me 40 minutes after the online appointment was scheduled. There must be a way that the client can be kept better informed if the Dr is running late. It is quite stressful waiting, not knowing if it is your own fault tgat no call has come in or not. Communication is so important to a private service and I found it disappointing that you didn’t have a system in place. When my report came through after the appointment it gave the Dr’s mobile number not mine. So I needed to ring again to ask for that to be rectified. The receptionist was very calm but told me she was in training. I think she was disappointed to have to have so many conversations with me.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2024
Dr Hooker is a first class general practitioner and I recommend him very highly to all with health issues
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2024
It was an excellent experience
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.
languages English
education + posts
- Holland Park Surgery. GP
- West London Clinical Commissioning Group. Clinical Lead for Integrated Care
- Imperial College London. Honorary Teaching Fellow
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Senior Research Fellow
- Imperial College London. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- King's College London. Pre-clinical Medicine
fees
- Consultation 30 minutes £195
- Cancellation fee unless cancelled a minimum of 24 hours prior to scheduled consultation £195
gender Male
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 28 Sep 2024
Dr Hooker is a doctor I have been helped by for many years and would recommend him for his astute and professional attention
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2024
I tried to dial into the portal for an online appointment for the expected time and found it difficult as it was my first time. I rang and was advised that the Dr would call me as he was running late and would call me very soon. I waited 25 minutes. I then rang again having sorted the online portal to ask if I had missed the appointment. I was told the Dr would call me shortly. I had a very good appointment when the Dr was able to ring me 40 minutes after the online appointment was scheduled. There must be a way that the client can be kept better informed if the Dr is running late. It is quite stressful waiting, not knowing if it is your own fault tgat no call has come in or not. Communication is so important to a private service and I found it disappointing that you didn’t have a system in place. When my report came through after the appointment it gave the Dr’s mobile number not mine. So I needed to ring again to ask for that to be rectified. The receptionist was very calm but told me she was in training. I think she was disappointed to have to have so many conversations with me.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2024
Dr Hooker is a first class general practitioner and I recommend him very highly to all with health issues
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2024
It was an excellent experience