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Nighat Arif

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General Practitioner with Specialist interest in Womens Health at OneWelbeck
📍 Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

Dr. Nighat Arif is a GP specializing in womens health with over 18 years of NHS experience, supplemented by her private practice. She is the bestselling author of "The Knowledge, " a medical broadcaster for the BBC and ITV, and a health content creator. Dr. Arif has received a Prime Ministers Points of Light award for her advocacy.

Originally from Pakistan, Dr. Arif moved to the UK at age nine and lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband and three sons. She speaks fluent Punjabi and Urdu, which she uses to connect with her community. She is an ambassador for several charities, including Wellbeing of Women and Roald Dahls Marvellous Childrens Charity.

Interesting fact: She learned English by watching the TV show "EastEnders" after moving to the UK.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
General Practitioner with Specialist interest in Womens Health
Job Level
Junior
Location
Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Nighat shows up

Achievment Oriented
Fast Adopter
Charming & Persuasive

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Priorities

Topics Nighat cares about

Women's Health Equity
Advocates for destigmatizing and improving healthcare for women, focusing on menopause, endometriosis, and reproductive health, particularly within Black and Asian communities.
Medical Communication
Passionate about making complex medical information accessible, she uses her roles on TV, radio, and social media platforms like TikTok to educate the public and combat misinformation.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
General Practitioner with Specialist interest in Womens Health
OneWelbeck
11-2022
General Practitioner wSI Womens Health
OSD Healthcare
10-2020
This Morning Doctor
ITV
3-2020
BBC Breakfast Resident GP
BBC Breakfast
3-2021
NHS GP
NHS Surgery
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2002 - 2007
Bachelor of Medicine
Queen Mary University of London
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