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Author Dr Clare Thompson

Dr Clare Thompson

GP, London

MBBS BSc nMRCGP DCH DRCOG LMCC GMC 6154323 Dr Clare Thompson qualified from Imperial College School of Medicine in 2005 and went on to complete her General Practice Training in 2011. She is also board certified in Canada since 2012 and holds the LMCC qualification. During her postgraduate training she gained her Diploma of Child Health and the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists. She has worked for Night Doctor since 2013 to provide out of hours cover for this surgery, other local private practices and The Portland Hospital. Her special area of interest is Paediatrics. Outside of work she studies and performs piano to professional level. Recently, she competed in the 156 mile Marathon des Sables across the Sahara Desert and gained a ranking in the top 20. Through the MdS foundation Solidarite, runners have raised funds to help hundreds of local families through education and improve their quality of life. She is planning to compete in the Four Deserts Challenge in 2015 for Great Britain. Dr Thompson lives locally in Chelsea.

What Causes Stretch Marks And How Can I Treat Them?

Dr Clare Thompson
23 September, 2021
Expert, Features, Pregnancy, Health and Symptoms
Although stretch marks are mostly genetic there are absolutely things that you can do to prepare your skin for pregnancy and reduce the chances of long term scar formation associated. 
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

I Can’t Believe It! My Child Gave Me Hand, Foot and Mouth!

Dr Clare Thompson
27 February, 2017
Features, Living, Health & Fitness
I've just had the dreaded call from the school - hand, foot and mouth is doing the rounds, again! Here's a really informative article from last year. A must-read.  One of my closest friends was meant to ...
Should I Vaccinate My Children

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Vaccinations

Dr Clare Thompson
7 November, 2016
Expert, Features, Parenting, Baby, Kids
We've asked Dr Clare Thompson to do an extensive piece for us covering everything to do with vaccinations. Why, how and when? This is a fascinating read, and it also includes a very helpful download which keeps...
Fever and Bacteria and Children

What to Do When Your Child Has a Very High Fever – All Your Fears Addressed Here

Dr Clare Thompson
15 December, 2015
Expert, Features, Parenting, Kids, Living, Health & Fitness
My son had a very high temperature last week, it spiked in the middle of the night and thank goodness I checked on him before I went to bed. He was a little under the weather at 7pm, but he had no temperature. ...

Hair Loss and Pregnancy with Tips for Keeping Luscious Locks

Dr Clare Thompson
28 September, 2015
Features, Pregnancy, Health and Symptoms
You rarely hear about the bad skin and hair loss that can happen during pregnancy; people are usually talking about that radiant glow. I have to say, I was the opposite, and looked like a spotty teenager meets ...
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