Endocrinology
Dr Mimi Chen
Consultant Endocrinologist & Honorary Senior Lecturer
NHS base · St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London · St George's, University of London
Private practice at MEDii Health · 18 Duke's Road, London WC1H 9PY
- Consultant-grade
- PhD
- GMC-registered
- Same-day / next-day
- English · 中文 (Mandarin)
About Dr Mimi Chen
Dr Mimi Chen is a Consultant Endocrinologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at St George's, University of London. She is Care Group Lead for Diabetes & Endocrinology at St George's University Hospitals, a Diabetes UK Clinical Champion, Bariatric and Metabolic Service MDT Chair, and Lead for the Peri-operative Diabetes Optimisation Service. She was awarded her PhD by the University of Bristol for research into the effects of bariatric surgery on type 2 diabetes and pancreatic function in morbid obesity, trained in bariatric medicine at the International Centre of Excellence for Bariatric Service in Taunton, and has led numerous clinical trials as principal investigator — her team is one of the top clinical-trial recruiters at St George's. She jointly established the first Cardio-Metabolic clinic in the UK at St George's and holds teaching collaborations with Capital Medical University (Beijing) and Xiamen University (Fujian). She is a fluent Mandarin speaker and consults in both English and Mandarin.
Qualifications
- MBChB — University of Liverpool, UK
- PhD (Bariatric Surgery, Diabetes & Pancreatic Function) — University of Bristol, UK
What our Endocrinology service helps with
Book same-day or next-day directly with an endocrinology specialist — fast, accurate diagnosis without the wait.
- Type 2 diabetes management & optimisation
- Weight management & obesity
- Bariatric medicine & post-surgical metabolic care
- Cardio-metabolic risk assessment
- Thyroid disorders
- Adrenal & pituitary conditions
- Peri-operative diabetes management
- General endocrine disorders
Reasons people come in
- Poorly controlled blood sugar or diabetes
- Unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Fatigue, brain fog or hormonal symptoms
- Abnormal thyroid function tests
- Metabolic syndrome or cardiovascular risk factors
- Post-bariatric surgery metabolic concerns
- Adrenal or pituitary abnormalities
On-site at MEDii
- Diabetes assessment & management
- Weight management consultation
- Bariatric medicine & post-surgical review
- Cardio-metabolic risk assessment
- Thyroid & endocrine investigation
- Peri-operative diabetes optimisation
- Clinical trial eligibility assessment
- Bilingual consultations (English & Mandarin)
All tests are reviewed by your consultant to decide the next steps.
Your care pathway
Two consultations, with your results explained properly at the second.
Initial consultation
Initial · £300A full assessment with your consultant, who arranges any tests you need.
Tests & diagnostics
Blood tests, thyroid or metabolic assessment — carried out on-site, often the same day.
Results prepared
Your consultant reviews and interprets your results.
Follow-up consultation
Follow-up · £250Your consultant explains the results and agrees your plan — booked as a separate follow-up.
Explaining your results is a dedicated follow-up consultation, charged at the follow-up rate — unhurried time to understand what they mean and what happens next. It is a separate appointment from your initial visit; where clinically appropriate, simple results may be shared securely without coming in.
Consultation fees
Initial consultation
£300
30 minutes
Follow-up consultation
£250
20 minutes
Fees may vary depending on the length of clinic time and any additional services required; certain doctors’ fees may also vary.
Bilingual support (EN · 中文). For additional bilingual services such as live translation or a bilingual written report, a supplement of £50 per consultation may apply.
Insurance — always check before booking
Recognised by many major insurers — cover varies by policy and procedure, so please verify your eligibility before booking.
If your case needs advanced medical intervention beyond MEDii, Dr Mimi Chen can fast-track you into MEDii's network of 30+ UK premium private hospitals.
Common questions
Do I need a GP referral?
No — you can book directly. Bring any prior results or letters if you have them.
Can I be seen quickly?
Yes — same-day or next-day appointments are usually available.
Which insurers are accepted?
Many major insurers are recognised — cover depends on your policy, so please verify before booking.
Do you see international / bilingual patients?
Yes — MEDii is bilingual (EN · 中文) and supports international and self-paying patients.
See Dr Mimi Chen — in hours, not weeks.
Book directly — no GP referral needed. Same-day or next-day appointments are usually available.