
Dr Christopher Scott
MBBS FRCP DipGUM DFSRH
Dr Christopher Scott is a Consultant Physician with specialist expertise in HIV Medicine and Genitourinary Medicine(GUM). He sees patients privately at samedaydoctor City Clinic and also works as an NHS Consultant at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Alongside his specialist practice, Dr Scott is available for adult medical consultations, including health screening, prevention, and the assessment of new or ongoing symptoms.
Dr Scott trained at University College Hospital in the 1990s and was appointed as a Consultant in 2010. Dr Scott is also an expert in acute and chronic sexual health. His practice includes comprehensive STI screening and treatment for men and women, symptom-led assessment (for example, genital symptoms, rashes, discharge, pelvic or testicular pain) and management of longer-term sexual health concerns such as recurrent infections, persistent genital symptoms and erectile dysfunction. He has a specialist interest in genital dermatology and provides assessment and treatment for a wide range of genital skin conditions.
Working across both the NHS and the independent sector, he has extensive experience in all aspects of inpatient and outpatient HIV care, including the management of advanced HIV-related illness and the use of modern antiretroviral therapy. He is part of a multidisciplinary team providing care for one of the largest cohorts of people living with HIV in Western Europe. Dr Scott has lectured in the UK and internationally and has been involved as a co-investigator on multiple phase 3 clinical trials in antiretroviral therapy.
Dr Scott has worked with samedaydoctor for over 20 years and is a Director at samedaydoctor City Clinic. He leads the team caring for patients living with HIV and also provides clinical advice on HIV prevention. This includes Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), which are available through the clinic, with individualised counselling and follow-up.

Dr Gurpreet K Gill
MBBS MRCGP DFSRH DRCOG DCH DGM DIP Couns Medical NLP
Dr Gurpreet K Gill qualified from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2006. Dr Gill completed her specialist training in General Practice in 2012 during which she also acquired a wealth of postgraduate diplomas in areas such as children health, women’s health, family planning, geriatric medicine and neurological-linguistic programming.
Dr Gill now works as a full time private GP for samedaydoctor since 2008 and is a company director at the City Clinic. Dr Gill has extensive experience in Primary Care adult and child consultations and is the safeguarding lead. She is available for weight loss consultations, intravenous vitamin drips and skin consultations. She has a specialist interested in childhood immunisations where she leads the babyjabs specialist clinic.

Dr Vinay Patel
MB ChB, RCGP (2012)
Dr Vinay Patel graduated from The University of Manchester School of Medicine in 2007 and completed his specialist training in general practice in 2012.
He has gained considerable experience working in a variety of NHS and Private primary healthcare settings across London, including accident & emergency departments, walk-in centres, home-visiting services and corporate workplaces.
He is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare and does so with an open and honest communication style. He practices with an evidence-base behind his clinical decision making and keeps up to date with the latest guidance.
He is experienced at discussing a wide range of preventative, reactive and proactive healthcare management options with you covering an extensive range of presentations. He has a specific clinical interest in cardiovascular medicine.
He continues to work regularly in an NHS practice in Hackney and holds a number of leadership roles, working to create more efficient clinical and system pathways in order to improve patient journeys through our complex healthcare systems and innovate clinician workflows.
Dr Lauren Bull
MBBS BSc MSc MRCP MJCSM MAcadMEd DRCOG DFSRH DipGUM DipHIV DipBSOM DipALN
Dr Lauren Bull is a Consultant Physician at a leading teaching hospital trust in West London, and a Consultant in Sexual Health, Genitourinary Medicine, Contraception and HIV Medicine.
She has broad experience across HIV medicine and sexual health, with particular expertise in HIV care, complex STI presentations, chronic vaginosis and vulvar disease, contraception, and psychosexual medicine.
Dr Bull is also a specialist in all aspects of menopause health, supporting individuals through perimenopause and menopause with care that is evidence-based, practical, and tailored to individual goals and preferences.
Alongside her conventional medical training, Dr Bull is trained in meditation and Ayurveda, and is a practitioner of Western Medical Acupuncture. Acupuncture-like techniques have been used for thousands of years and, in contemporary clinical practice, Western Medical Acupuncture is commonly used to help manage a wide range of symptoms—most often pain (acute or chronic), including musculoskeletal pain, and pain related to other body systems such as gastrointestinal or gynaecological symptoms. It may also be used to support conditions such as migraine, stress, nausea, and fertility-related concerns.
Treatment involves the insertion of very fine needles through the skin, left in position briefly; in some cases, low-voltage electrical stimulation may be applied to support the effect. Dr Bull generally recommends a short course of weekly sessions initially, although some people benefit from a single session. Responses vary, many people notice a strong improvement, while for others the change is more modest. In addition to symptom management, patients frequently report improved relaxation and a greater sense of wellbeing following treatment.
Shawn C. Hefner
Clinic Director
Shawn Hefner has dedicated the past seven years of his career to serving as the Clinic Director of samedaydoctor City Clinic. Under his leadership, the clinic has flourished, providing exceptional healthcare services and achieving remarkable patient satisfaction. His strategic vision and commitment to operational excellence have been pivotal in the clinic’s success.
Shawn is a graduate of The American University in Washington, DC, where he laid the foundation for his career with a strong academic background. His diverse expertise and dedication to patient care make him an indispensable asset to the samedaydoctor team, continually striving to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery and patient experience.
Before his tenure at samedaydoctor, Shawn amassed valuable experience as an International Business Development Manager for a multinational travel documentation company. In this role, he honed his skills in business strategy, client relationship management, and operational efficiency. His background in business development has significantly contributed to his ability to navigate the complexities of healthcare management and drive continuous improvement. It also provided him with a solid understanding of customer service and the need to deliver the highest levels of customer care to patients.

