Dr Farah Alam-Mirza

MBBS MRCGP DCH DRCOG DCSRH

GP with Specialist Interests in Women’s Health and Children’s Health
GMC Number: 5191070

Dr Farah Alam-Mirza

MBBS MRCGP(06) DCH DRCOG DFSRH

GP with Specialist Interests in Women’s Health and Children’s Health
GMC Number: 5191070

Browser doesn't support frames

Dr Farah Alam-Mirza is an experienced GP with specialist interests in women’s health, family planning, and primary care gynaecology. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she provides expert assessment and management for a wide range of women’s health concerns, combining the breadth of general practice with a strong background in gynaecology and reproductive healthcare.

At Gynaecology Clinic London, Dr Farah supports women with contraception, menstrual disorders, urinary symptoms, pregnancy-related GP care, postnatal care, and other common gynaecological concerns. Before specialising in general practice, she completed hospital training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, providing a strong clinical foundation that continues to shape her approach to women’s healthcare today.

Dr Farah is known for her calm, approachable manner and her ability to put patients at ease when discussing sensitive or personal health concerns. She takes a thorough, practical approach to assessment, ensuring women have a clear understanding of their symptoms, the available investigations, and the most appropriate treatment options. Where specialist input is required, she works closely with the consultant gynaecology team to provide coordinated, seamless care.

Alongside her specialist interest in women’s health, Dr Farah has extensive experience caring for babies, children, and families through her wider GP practice. This enables her to provide continuity of care across pregnancy, the postnatal period, and family life, offering a holistic approach that reflects the wider health needs of women and their families.

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Dr Farah provides GP-led care for women with a wide range of gynaecological, reproductive, hormonal, and postnatal health concerns. Her clinical interests include primary care gynaecology, contraception and family planning, menstrual disorders, urinary symptoms, pregnancy-related care, postnatal health, and the wider health needs of women throughout their adult lives.

She regularly supports women with concerns such as heavy or painful periods, irregular bleeding, premenstrual symptoms, urinary discomfort, recurrent urinary tract infections, contraception, fertility planning, pregnancy-related health issues, and postnatal care. Drawing on her experience in both general practice and hospital gynaecology, she provides thorough assessment, practical advice, and evidence-based management for a broad range of common women’s health concerns.

One of Dr Farah’s key strengths is providing joined-up care. Her background in both primary care and obstetrics and gynaecology enables her to manage many women’s health concerns directly while working closely with the consultant gynaecology team whenever specialist investigations or treatment are required. This integrated approach helps ensure patients receive timely, coordinated care within a single specialist women’s health service.

Family Planning, Contraception & Primary Care Gynaecology

Dr Farah has a specialist interest in family planning, contraception, and primary care gynaecology. She supports women at every stage of their reproductive lives, whether they are choosing a contraceptive method, reviewing their current contraception, planning a pregnancy, managing side effects, or seeking advice on longer-term contraceptive options.

She holds the Diploma of the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DCSRH) together with the Letter of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT), reflecting additional training in contraception and intrauterine techniques, including coil fitting. These qualifications complement her extensive experience in providing practical, evidence-based contraceptive advice and reproductive healthcare.

Alongside contraception and family planning, Dr Farah provides assessment and management for a wide range of primary care gynaecological concerns, including menstrual disorders, urinary symptoms, hormonal health, and common reproductive health issues. Her combined experience in hospital gynaecology and general practice enables her to provide comprehensive assessment, appropriate treatment, and seamless access to consultant-led care whenever specialist input is required.

Pregnancy, Postnatal Care & Children's Health

Dr Farah provides GP support for women during pregnancy and throughout the postnatal period, offering assessment and advice for a wide range of pregnancy-related and postnatal health concerns. She supports women with their recovery after childbirth, postnatal health questions, and other concerns that may arise during the transition to motherhood, helping determine whether reassurance, treatment, or further specialist assessment is required.

Alongside her expertise in women’s health, Dr Farah has a specialist interest in children’s health and holds the Diploma in Child Health (DCH). Through her wider GP practice, she has extensive experience caring for babies and children, including developmental assessments such as the routine 6–8-week baby check, as well as the assessment and management of common childhood health concerns.

Her combined expertise in women’s health, postnatal care, and children’s health enables her to provide continuity of care for mothers and young families. This broad clinical perspective helps ensure that both maternal and early childhood health concerns are managed in a coordinated and holistic way whenever appropriate.

Education, Training & Professional Background

Dr Farah has more than 20 years of experience in general practice and holds the qualifications MBBS, MRCGP, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRCOG), and Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH). Together, these reflect her broad expertise across general practice, women’s health, family planning, reproductive healthcare, and children’s health.

Before specialising in general practice, Dr Farah completed hospital training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, providing a strong clinical foundation in women’s health that continues to underpin her practice today. This experience, combined with two decades in primary care, enables her to support women with a broad range of reproductive, hormonal, and gynaecological concerns while recognising when specialist investigations or consultant-led care may be required.

Alongside her work in women’s health, Dr Farah has extensive experience caring for babies, children, and families, allowing her to provide continuity of care throughout pregnancy, the postnatal period, and early family life. Her broad clinical background enables her to work closely with the consultant gynaecology team, ensuring patients receive coordinated care whenever specialist expertise is needed.

Teaching, Publications & Medical Education

Alongside her clinical practice, Dr Farah has a longstanding interest in medical education and the training of future healthcare professionals. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate for Teachers in Primary Care and is an accredited GP trainer, supporting the education and development of doctors training in general practice.

Her commitment to education extends beyond clinical teaching. Dr Farah is also an author, having written books covering medical education, children’s health promotion, and wider educational topics. Through her teaching and writing, she has contributed to improving knowledge and professional development for both healthcare professionals and the wider community.

For patients, this educational background is reflected in the way Dr Farah communicates. She believes that good healthcare is built on clear explanations, shared decision-making, and ensuring patients have the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices about their health.

Her combined experience as a GP, women’s health clinician, educator, trainer, and author enables her to provide practical, evidence-based care while empowering patients to better understand and manage their health.

Our Locations

Our consultants see patients across leading private hospitals and clinics in London, including Harley Street, Canary Wharf, and The Portland Hospital. These locations provide access to high-quality facilities, advanced diagnostics, and specialist women’s healthcare within comfortable and modern clinical settings.