Dr Riat completed her medical school training at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Hospital during which time she also achieved a BSC in Neuroscience with basic medical sciences. 
She completed her specialist haematology training on the North Central London training programme in 2012, with posts at University College London Hospital, Royal Free Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
She is currently a Consultant Haematologist at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and Lead for Haemostasis and Thrombosis and Anticoagulation service.
She also has a bi-monthly clinic in the Haemophilia and Thrombosis Unit and Royal Free Hospital.
Dr Riat provides a liaison advice service to GPs and specialists, including perioperative anticoagulation advice and peri-operative transfusion advice. 
As a General Haematologist, Dr Riat has excellent experience in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of haematological conditions, including anaemia, immune thrombocytopenia, autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, haemochromatosis, sickle cell disease, thalassaemia, obstetric haematology, myeloproliferative disorders, myelodysplasia, leukaemia, CLL, lymphoma and myeloma.

Dr Riat is proficient in performing bone marrow biopsies and delivering intrathecal chemotherapy. She is also highly experienced in evaluating peripheral blood films and bone marrow samples. 

Dr Riat has close links with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, University College London Hospital and Royal Free Hospital, providing access to multi-disciplinary team input.

Dr Riat writes and review guidance on venous thromboembolism and anticoagulation.

Dr Riat provides regular teaching to medical students, junior doctors and nursing staff on all aspects of haematology. 

Dr Riat is committed to continuous professional development and participates in the Royal College of Pathologists CPD scheme. 

Dr Riat strives to provide excellent patient care and receives excellent feedback from colleagues and patients.

Clinical interests

Dr Riat has a specialist interest in Haemostasis and Thrombosis and has expertise in the diagnosis and management of patients with platelet disorders, von Willebrand disease, coagulation factor deficiencies and acquired bleeding disorders.
She has extensive experience in managing complex haemostatic and thrombotic conditions including thrombophilia, Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APLS), cancer associated thrombosis.