Dr Elaine Tickle

Professional statement

Dr Elaine Tickle is a highly respected, experienced Private GP, in medical practice for over 25 years, based in London. She offers care to people of all ages, with a patient-centred, holistic approach, taking all aspects of the medical, social and emotional situation which the patient brings into account.  She has particular expertise in the assessment of acute illnesses, management of complex medical conditions, health care planning and preventative care, women's health, stress related conditions and sexual health, including STIs, fertility planning, contraceptive advice and sexual function concerns. 

Dr Tickle graduated from the University of Liverpool and earned her medical degree in 1996. Following that, she served as a Medical Officer in the Royal Navy before pursuing general practice training in the scenic surroundings of North West Wales. Her training focused on various specialities including care for the elderly, trauma, paediatrics, obstetrics, and gynaecology.
 
In 2002, she obtained membership in the Royal College of General Practitioners and transitioned to working as an NHS general practitioner in Bristol. During this period, Dr Tickle specialised in stress-related illnesses and sexual health medicine, obtaining the Diploma in Family Planning and organising multiple community sexual health clinics.
 
In April 2007, Dr Tickle relocated to London to work in the independent sector, establishing a full-time private practice by early 2009. She is particularly passionate about patient-centred holistic medicine, prioritising patients' physical, psychological, and emotional needs in her approach to care. Dr Tickle remains dedicated to staying abreast of the latest advancements in medical care while emphasizing health and lifestyle screening and implementing preventive strategies whenever possible.