Dr Kannan Athreya
MBBS, DRCOG, DipDerm (Distinction)
Key
Interests: Family Medicine, Skin Surgery, Aesthetics
Appointments: GP Consultations, Skin Assessments,
Minor Surgeries.
With 30 years of experience serving the local
community, Dr Kannan Athreya is back in Shenfield, providing dedicated
private GP care to his patients.
Dr Athreya is a highly experienced local General Practitioner, having
served Brentwood for thirty years. After 18 years as an NHS Partner at
Mount Avenue Surgery, he commenced work as a Private GP in 2014, and is
now delighted to be back in Shenfield working at Shenfield Private GP.
Dr Athreya believes in taking time to truly understand his patients as
individuals, their circumstances, and what matters most to them,
allowing care to be tailored in a thoughtful and meaningful way. Whilst
all aspects of Family Practice are at the core of Dr Athreya's
expertise, he is particularly passionate about supporting patients
experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression,
stress, and trauma. Dr Athreya finds it deeply rewarding to help people
navigate difficult periods in their lives and work towards improved
wellbeing, both personally and professionally.
Alongside this, Dr Athreya has extensive experience in dermatology,
aesthetics, and minor surgery. He holds a Diploma in Dermatology with
distinction and a Professional BTEC Award in Laser and Aesthetic
Therapies. His clinical work ranges from managing chronic skin
conditions in children, such as eczema, to the careful assessment and
removal of benign skin lesions and cysts, always with comfort and safety
at the forefront.
Outside of clinical practice, Dr Athreya enjoys an active lifestyle,
including marathon running, climbing, and keeping fit. He believes that
happiness and health are closely linked and strives to support his
patients in leading healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lives.
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