Meet our doctors

We work closely with our team of experienced doctors to make sure everything we do is safe and based on the latest research.

Our clinical team

Dr Vishal Shah MBBS MA (Cantab) MRCGP

Chief Medical Officer

Dr Vishal is a practising GP with 9 years of experience. He studied medicine at the University of Cambridge and completed his clinical training at University College Hospital London. He is interested in metabolic health and lifestyle medicine, and is passionate about using simple tools and technology to help people live longer and feel happier.

Dr Manpreet Bains BSc MSc MBChB (Hons) MRCGP (2017) DRCOG DCH

Head of Clinical Operations

Dr Manpreet studied medicine at the University of Leeds and completed her clinical training in London to become a GP. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. In addition to working at Thriva, Manpreet is a practising GP in North-West London. She is interested in the role technology can play to support us with our health and wellbeing, whilst reducing the health inequality gap.

Sarah Deegan MSc MA (Dub) BA (Mod)

Research Science Lead

Sarah studied biology at Trinity College Dublin and holds a Master`s degree in Stem Cells and Regeneration from the University of Bristol, later training as a bioengineer and working in industry research. She is interested in the intersection of health technology, data and systems thinking, and in translating the best scientific evidence to empower individuals to extend their healthspan.

Dr Jenny Williams MBBS MRCP MRCGP Dip BSLM/IBLM

Clinical Operations Lead

Dr Jenny studied medicine at Newcastle University, before undertaking training in internal medicine and general practice. Alongside Thriva, she works as a GP in London and enjoys using an evidence-based approach to lifestyle medicine, having completed the International Diploma in Lifestyle Medicine. She is passionate about using technology to empower people to have a greater ownership of their health.

Dr Nadja Auerbach MBBS BSc (Hons)

Clinical Operations Associate

Dr Nadja studied medicine at Imperial College London, where she also completed an intercalated BSc in Global Health. In addition to working at Thriva, she also works as a junior doctor in Acute Medicine and in A&E. She is passionate about lifestyle medicine, nutrition and the role of technology in health empowerment and reducing the burden of chronic disease.

Dr Macarena Staudenmaier MD MSc

Clinical Innovation Manager

Dr Macarena studied medicine at CEMIC University in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has experience in Internal Medicine and completed an MSc in Global Health and Development at University College London. She’s passionate about lifestyle medicine and the role technology plays in public health.

Dr Noel Young MBBS BSc (Hons)

Clinical Innovation Associate

Dr Noel studied Medicine at Imperial College London, where he also completed a BSc in Biology. He has worked as a junior doctor in London, and before joining Thriva, he was training to be an anaesthetist. He’s passionate about lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and leveraging scientific research to promote preventative healthcare.

Our reporting doctors

To provide personalised GP support with every blood test, we have a team of around 20 practising NHS GPs. They review all test results and share advice in your online report.