Dr Wayne Cottrell

Professional statement

Dr Wayne Cottrell is a leading general practitioner (GP) based in Canary Wharf, London. He is the medical director of private clinic Dr Wayne Cottrell & Co, specialising in general practice for both adults and paediatrics and sexual health services for men, women and the LGBTQIA community.

Dr Cottrell prides himself and the clinic in providing friendly, professional and evidence-based care that is convenient and time-saving. The clinic offers same-day appointments with results available within hours for many tests and tailors solutions to patient needs.   
 
Dr Cottrell is a qualified professional with significant experience as a GP. He graduated from University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa with a MBChB and on moving to the UK, he worked in psychiatry and then trained at Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals vocational training scheme. He qualified as a UK GP in 2001 and is also registered as a doctor with the South African Medical & Dental Council (HPCSA) in South Africa, enabling him to practice in both countries. 

Alongside his extensive and comprehensive education, Dr Cottrell´s esteemed career before his current director role saw him working as a general practitioner for Reebok Sports Club at Canary Wharf and most prestigiously, with royalty. He worked as a GP at Buckingham Palace as the substitute for Dr Tim Evans, Apothecary to Her Majesty The Queen.

Dr Cottrell is an active member of British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and the Independent Doctors Federation (IDF). He has added his expert voice about gay men's and LGBTQIA sexual health to press articles in magazines such as Positive Nation and Beige. He was also one of the medical advisor for the script of the West End musical Rent (2007 run) and the Harley Street TV series on ITV.