On call Doctors

Dr Maher Shakarchi

General Practitioner & On-Call Doctor
MB BS MRCGP DA DCH DRCOG

Dr Maher Shakarchi is a highly experienced General Practitioner and On-Call Doctor at The London General Practice, providing expert medical care both in clinic and through our home, hotel, and workplace visiting service across London.

After qualifying in Medicine from St George’s Hospital Medical School, University of London, Dr Shakarchi initially trained in anaesthetics and intensive care before undertaking postgraduate training in General Practice. He became a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners and gained additional diplomas in Anaesthesia, Child Health, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

With more than 35 years of experience as an NHS GP Principal, Dr Shakarchi has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare. His career has included senior roles within a large Buckinghamshire practice and later at Belgrave Medical Centre in Belgravia, where he also ran a successful private practice and developed a loyal patient following.

Dr Shakarchi has extensive experience managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions and is particularly interested in men’s health, child health, dermatology, lifestyle medicine, and preventative healthcare. He believes in a holistic approach to medicine, focusing on early intervention, disease prevention, and helping patients achieve long-term health and wellbeing.

Having worked closely with busy professionals, executives, and families throughout his career, Dr Shakarchi understands the pressures of modern life and the importance of personalised, coordinated medical care. He is committed to building long-term relationships with his patients, ensuring they receive attentive, compassionate, and comprehensive support at every stage of life.

In addition to his practice-based work, Dr Shakarchi has over 25 years of experience providing urgent out-of-hours medical care and home visits across London. As part of The London General Practice’s on-call service, he has a particular interest in delivering prompt and effective medical care in patients’ homes, hotels, and workplaces, including the assessment and management of urgent and complex medical needs.

Known for his calm, reassuring manner and dedication to clinical excellence, Dr Shakarchi places his patients’ needs at the heart of everything he does, delivering safe, responsive, and highly personalised care with comprehensive follow-up whenever required.

Dr Nasir Hannan

General Practitioner & On-Call Doctor
MbChB MRCGP Dip Derm

Dr Nasir Hannan is an experienced General Practitioner and On-Call Doctor at The London General Practice, providing responsive, high-quality patient care.

Known for his warm, approachable manner and holistic approach to healthcare, Dr Hannan is committed to delivering personalised medical care tailored to each patient’s individual needs. He combines clinical excellence with a strong focus on prevention, wellbeing, and long-term health outcomes.

Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Hannan has contributed to medical innovation, primary care research, and the leadership of national healthcare programmes spanning cardiovascular health, mental wellbeing, and frailty care. This breadth of experience enables him to offer patients a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to modern medicine.

Dr Hannan works closely with individuals and families to support every stage of their health journey, from preventative care and health screening to the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions. As part of the practice’s on-call service, he is experienced in delivering timely medical support and continuity of care when patients need it most.

With a reputation for compassionate, thorough, and attentive care, Dr Hannan is dedicated to helping patients achieve and maintain their best possible health within London’s leading private medical district.

Dr Naveed Asif

General Practitioner & On-Call Doctor
MBChB, MRCS (Glas), MRCGP, ALS/APLS Provider, BASICS

Dr Naveed Asif is a highly experienced General Practitioner and On-Call Doctor at The London General Practice, providing responsive, patient-centred medical care both in clinic and through our home, hotel, and workplace visiting services across London.

Originally trained in medicine and surgery, Dr Asif holds Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow (MRCS) before later specialising in General Practice, where he became a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP). His broad clinical background, combined with advanced training in acute and emergency medicine, enables him to confidently manage a wide range of urgent, complex, and routine medical conditions.

Alongside his work in primary care, Dr Asif has extensive experience delivering frontline medical services and urgent care. He is an accredited Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) provider and holds BASICS certification, reflecting his expertise in emergency and pre-hospital medicine. These qualifications support his commitment to delivering high-quality medical care whenever and wherever it is needed.

Dr Asif has worked across a variety of healthcare settings throughout the UK and has experience supporting individuals, families, and professionals with both acute health concerns and ongoing medical needs. He is known for his calm, professional approach, excellent clinical judgement, and ability to provide reassurance during challenging situations.

As part of The London General Practice’s on-call team, Dr Asif has a particular interest in providing timely medical support outside the traditional clinical setting, ensuring patients receive expert care in the comfort of their home, hotel, or workplace. He is committed to delivering personalised, coordinated healthcare with a strong emphasis on safety, continuity of care, and patient wellbeing.

With a reputation for being approachable, thorough, and compassionate, Dr Asif is dedicated to helping patients achieve the highest standards of health through both proactive preventative care and responsive medical treatment.