Dr Lavan Baskaran
General Practitioner | Cardiometabolic & Lifestyle Medicine
Dr Lavan Baskaran is an experienced NHS General Practitioner with 18 years of clinical service and more than a decade as a GP Senior Partner. He leads two practices in South West London serving approximately 20,000 patients and has broad clinical experience spanning diabetes, chronic kidney disease, ENT, minor surgery, transgender healthcare, ADHD and sleep medicine.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Baskaran holds leadership roles as a Clinical and Federation Director across practices in Sutton and Croydon, where he also serves as Digital Lead. He has a particular professional interest in cardiometabolic health and lifestyle medicine and is a regular speaker on these topics.
Medical education is another important part of his work. Dr Baskaran is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Learna and supports the training of medical students from London medical schools. He also provides public health education through digital channels, with a focus on accessible, evidence-based information about health and lifestyle.
Dr Baskaran is also co-founder of Cinnamon Healthcare, where he provides private general practice and ADHD services across Harley Street and Surrey. Beyond his UK clinical work, he is involved in healthcare and early childhood development initiatives in several African countries.
