Meet our clinical team
Laura Abrahams
MBBS BSc MRCGP DRCOG DFFP
Medical Director
After gaining a degree in Biomedical Science from Sheffield University, Laura went on to study Medicine at The Royal Free Hospital in London. She qualified in 2001 and has been a practising GP since, gaining her MRCGP along with various diplomas such as obstetrics and gynaecology, family planning and sexual health. Laura also enjoys teaching new doctors and has worked at Vaccination UK for over 10 years.
Derek Evans
FFTM RCPS(Glasgow), FISTM, FRPharmS, FRGS
Travel Health and Vaccination Lead
Derek is a specialist in Travel Medicine with over 25 year’s experience. He currently holds Fellowships including the Faculty of Travel Medicine of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and International Society of Travel medicine.
He is an independent prescriber and an OSCE Medical Examiner for Faculty of Travel Medicine and Bath University. Here at CityDoc Derek is retained as the specialist in travel medicine and clinical governance of the pharmacy services.
Denise Chalkley
RN, RM, RHV, BSc, AMFTM RCPS (Glas)
Clinical & Operations Director for Travel Medicine
Denise is an associate member of the Faculty of Travel Medicine, and a freelance lecturer at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow for the Faculty of Travel Medicine. She also lectures at the University of Hertfordshire teaching immunisations, tuberculosis, sexual health and travel medicine. Here at Vaccination UK, Denise oversees all the medical aspects of our travel and sexual health clinics.
Setting Health Standards: Citydoc’s Alliances with Top Global Health Institutions
These seasoned professionals guide and mentor more than 125 UK-registered healthcare specialists, including doctors and nurses. Citydoc’s enduring partnership with renowned bodies such as the Department of Health and the World Health Organization ensures that we continually offer our patients the latest and most relevant information in the realm of travel health. Every traveler’s journey is unique, and our bespoke recommendations reflect this, ensuring each patient’s health requirements for their specific destinations are meticulously addressed.
Travel vaccination experts
Moreover, in our quest to provide comprehensive health solutions, selected Citydoc clinics expand their service offerings. These include, but aren’t limited to, occupational health evaluations and critical vaccinations covering yellow fever, BCG, and (Mantoux) TB screening. At the heart of Citydoc lies a commitment to health excellence, ensuring travelers embark on their journeys confidently and well-informed.
Medical Director
After gaining a degree in Biomedical Science from Sheffield University, Laura went on to study Medicine at The Royal Free Hospital in London. She qualified in 2001 and has been a practising GP since, gaining her MRCGP along with various diplomas such as obstetrics and gynaecology, family planning and sexual health. Laura also enjoys teaching new doctors and has worked at Vaccination UK for over 10 years.
Every day at CityDoc, I'm reminded of why I chose this path. Making the world healthier, one vaccination at a time, brings purpose to every moment."Dr. Laura Abrahams, Medical Director, Vaccination UK.
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Registered Travel Clinics
Including all Yellow Fever centres -
Providing healthcare since 2006
Treating over 50,000 patients a year -
Same Day appointments
For last minute travellers -
ISO and CQC accredited
All our tests are ISO and Care Quality Commission accredited -
Face to Face appointments
With our experienced private healthcare specialists
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