Dr Gareth Patterson, known as The Irish GP is a Belfast born doctor working in London.  Having qualified  at Queen’s University Belfast in July 2012 with a Distinction,  he went on to do   his  postgraduate training in WHERE? In  Ireland where he worked as a GP partner for a number of years before moving  to London in 2022.  

Dr Patterson has a  specialist interest in Mental Health and Wellbeing, Paediatric Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and LGBTQIA+ Health.   Experienced in Care of the Elderly, Rehabilitation Medicine and Cardiology, he has also spent a number of years involved in medical education with students and junior doctors. 

As a GP working in London he is passionate about patient care, health promotion, disease prevention, and wellbeing. 

Dr Patterson adds, “I am devoted to my vocation, and as The Irish GP I am determined to use my experiences, both professional and personal, to advocate for better health awareness and understanding, both physical and mental. It’s a privilege for me as a healthcare professional to use these platforms to encourage and better inform the public.”

Gareth is a  TED Talk presenter, a passionate fitness enthusiastic as well as a  mindfulness advocate building meditation, cold plunges and saunas into his weekly routine and works regularly with the UK media providing quotes. He contributes education content on his own social media platform and is open to working with brands on providing content.