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About Dr Sahar Abbas Khan
Personal Profile
Dr Sahar Abbas Khan is a UK-trained General Practitioner with extensive experience in both primary and secondary care. She is known for providing compassionate, patient-centred care and has developed a strong reputation in the management of long-term conditions.
She has been practising as an NHS GP at King Edward Medical Centre in Northampton since March 2023. Dr Khan is recognised for her attentive bedside manner, clear communication, and commitment to continuity of care. Her approach combines medical expertise with lifestyle and preventative strategies, ensuring care is tailored to each individual patient.
She has particular expertise in diabetes care, obesity and lifestyle medicine, and advanced menopause management, supporting patients through complex and often life-changing health conditions.
Clinical approach and patient care
Dr Khan takes a holistic, evidence-based approach to healthcare, focusing on the whole person rather than individual symptoms. Her consultations are structured, thorough, and tailored to each patient.
Patients can expect:
- A detailed assessment of medical history and lifestyle
- Clear explanations of diagnosis and treatment options
- Personalised care plans with ongoing review
She is particularly experienced in managing patients with multiple long-term conditions, where careful coordination and follow-up are essential. Her calm and approachable manner helps patients feel comfortable discussing sensitive concerns, including menopause, weight management, and metabolic health.
Dr Khan places strong emphasis on preventative medicine and early intervention, supporting patients with practical guidance on lifestyle modification, medication optimisation, and self-management strategies.
Multidisciplinary team working
Dr Khan works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated and high-quality care. She collaborates with:
- Practice nurses
- Pharmacists
- Allied health professionals
- Secondary care specialists
Since 2023, she has chaired multidisciplinary team meetings within her practice, supporting collaborative decision-making and continuous improvement in patient care. She has also contributed to joint injection clinics, helping to improve access to treatment and reduce pressure on secondary care services.
Long-term outcomes and recovery
Dr Khan focuses on proactive follow-up and long-term health outcomes. Her approach to chronic disease management aims to:
- Improve quality of life
- Reduce complications
- Support patients in managing their own health
She uses structured reviews, personalised care plans, and regular monitoring, particularly in areas such as diabetes and menopause care.
Training and professional background
Dr Khan completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at CMH Lahore Medical College in April 2014, achieving distinctions in Anatomy and Biochemistry.
She completed her Foundation Programme between June 2014 and May 2015, gaining experience in psychiatry, paediatrics, emergency medicine, gynaecology, and surgery. She has been registered with the General Medical Council since August 2017.
She worked as a Junior Clinical Fellow at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and Northwick Park hospitals between August 2018 and June 2019. From August 2019 to February 2023, she completed Specialty Registrar training in General Practice with Health Education England in the East Midlands. She achieved her Certificate of Completion of Training and became a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners in February 2023.
Dr Khan is also involved in medical education, supervising GP trainees and medical students from the University of Leicester and the University of Oxford since 2023.
Clinical interests
Dr Khan has developed clinical interests supported by formal training and ongoing professional development, including:
- Type 2 diabetes care and management, including optimisation of medical therapy and lifestyle interventions
- Lifestyle medicine, supporting patients with diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management
- Advanced menopause management, including complex symptoms and hormone therapy
- Chronic disease management aligned with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) standards
- Musculoskeletal medicine, including joint injections in a primary care setting
Her Diploma in Improving Diabetes Care from the University of Warwick (June 2025) further supports her expertise in metabolic health and long-term condition management.
Professional Memberships
- Member Royal College of General Practitioners
- Diabetes UK
- British Society of Lifestyle Medicine
