MA (Oxon) • PhD • BM BCh • MRCP (UK)

Welcome to My Practice

I bring a wealth of clinical experience to my practice, with a unique combination of expertise in four different but related fields - clinical endocrinology, obesity, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.

Dr. Ralph Abraham

My Approach to Patient Care

Widely respected by colleagues and patients, I set up the renowned London Medical clinic in Marylebone, a specialist outpatient centre specialising in diabetes, endocrinology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, obesity, and cardiology with over 80 consultants and over 100,000 registered patients; it is now part of BUPA.

An early champion of the value of an HbA1c, tight glucose control, insulin pumps and glucose sensors, the first prescription of Ozempic and the first teplizumab treatment to delay Type 1 diabetes, I have unique experience to evaluate new treatments and their safety. I am now excited by the challenges of the new GLP1 hormone combinations on the horizon.

I am modern in my approach, putting your health needs first and including you always in decisions about your treatment. I achieve excellent results with an emphasis on education and support.

45+ Years of Clinical Excellence

Dr. Abraham brings a wealth of clinical experience with a unique combination of expertise in four related fields. Widely respected by colleagues and patients, he has dedicated his career to advancing patient care through innovation and compassionate medicine.

Education & Training

  • MA in Natural Sciences (Physiology) - Merton College, University of Oxford (1971)
  • PhD in Biochemistry - Imperial College, University of London (1971)
  • BM BCh (Medical Degree) - University of Oxford (1972)
  • MRCP (UK) - Royal College of Physicians (1975)
  • Clinical training at Middlesex Hospital, King's College Hospital, St Mary's Hospital, and St Bartholomew's Hospital

Early Research

Dr. Abraham's original research focused on obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetic neuropathy. This academic foundation continues to inform his clinical practice, ensuring an evidence-based approach combined with modern, progressive thinking.

Clinical Innovation

  • Early champion of advancing technologies for Type 1 diabetes management
  • Pioneered the use of GLP-1 agonists in the UK
  • Set up unique systems for assessing future coronary artery disease risk
  • Collaborates with first-class team of diabetes nurse specialists and dietitians
  • First to use teplizumab in the private sector to delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes in at-risk patients

Current Practice

  • Lead Physician for diabetes and lipids at London Medical, part of BUPA
  • Available for both in-person and private remote consultations
  • Continues to lecture on new treatments in diabetes
  • Advises industry and colleagues on best standards of care

Special Interests & Expertise

Advanced Diabetes Care

Advanced diabetes technology including closed-loop insulin pumps, continuous glucose and ketone monitoring, newer medications for Type 1 diabetes (such as GLP1 RA and SGLT2 in Type 1 Diabetes), and innovative treatments to delay disease progression in stage 2 Type 1 Diabetes

Clinical Endocrinology

Comprehensive hormone care including thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, and parathyroid disorders, testosterone deficiency, HRT for menopause, and neuroendocrine tumours

Heart Disease Prevention

Advanced cholesterol testing and management, specialist familial hypercholesterolemia clinic, detailed particle analysis, and non-invasive monitoring of arterial health

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions including excess liver and abdominal fat that increase risks for heart attack, stroke, liver disease, and sleep apnea. I assess using insulin resistance scores, Fibroscan, and body composition analysis, then treat with the latest medications and combination therapies

Obesity Medicine

Expert in the latest GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including how they work, their side effects, and the evidence supporting them. I can advise on non-medication approaches including bariatric surgery and other alternatives. Long-term monitoring for muscle health, cancer screening, breathing difficulties, diabetes remission, and liver health

Healthcare Innovation

At the cutting edge of innovation in diabetes and metabolic health, with deep experience in designing care systems and advising on best practices to improve outcomes while reducing stress and costs for patients

Experience Expert, Personalised Care

Book a consultation with Dr. Abraham to benefit from over 45 years of clinical excellence and comprehensive expertise.