Expert care for people with obesity, PCOS & type 2 diabetes
Dr Hassan Kahal
PhD, FRCP, SCOPE
I am a consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity Medicine at North Bristol NHS Trust. I have a special interest in obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and type 2 diabetes. In my NHS work, I run weight management, PCOS, and diabetes clinics. I also lead the Tier-3 Weight Management Service. I have completed a PhD with a focus on obesity and PCOS. I aim to practice evidence-based, person-centred care, with focus on shared-decision making. I enjoy multidisciplinary and collaborative working.
About the Obesity and Metabolism clinic
The clinic aims to support people with disorders of metabolism, for example, those with higher weight, PCOS and diabetes, to be healthier. While these conditions are generally managed well in primary care, some individuals, or their primary care providers, may feel that a specialist review is needed. The aim is to work collaboratively with the person, and to provide specialist input that meets their needs and helps them to make the right decisions about their health.
Contact: info@obesitymetabolism.co.uk
Our values
We listen. We are open and transparent. We are good in what we do. We value working together. We continue to learn and improve.
What the clinic offers
- Face-to-face consultations with Dr Hassan Kahal.
- Support people to better manage their weight, PCOS and type 2 diabetes, and the impact these conditions have on their health.
- Help to clarify the diagnosis, when needed.
- Prescribe medications for weight loss, PCOS and type 2 diabetes, when appropriate, after discussing different treatment options, benefits and risks of each intervention.
- Assess people’s response to treatment, and help them manage side effects.
- Support people to make healthier lifestyle changes.
- Counsel and provide unbiased information to support people to choose the right intervention(s) for them.
- Help to optimise people’s medical conditions before and after bariatric (weight loss) surgery or medical therapy.
- Support people in managing medical complications of bariatric surgery.
Location
Litfield House Medical Centre
1 Litfield Place
Clifton Down
Bristol, UK
BS8 3LS
Hours
Tuesday
6pm-8pm
Contact:
info@obesitymetabolism.co.uk
Appointments
All appointments are with Dr Hassan Kahal as a one-to-one, face-to-face consultations. We focus on three health conditions:
- Obesity
- PCOS
- Type 2 diabetes
No GP referral is required.
The consultation fee does not include the cost of medication. If appropriate, you will be provided with a private prescription which you can take to your local pharmacy. The pharmacy will charge you directly for the medication. We can recommend a dietitian, counselling therapist, and exercise specialist, if needed. If investigations are required (for example, blood tests or imaging), these will need to be paid for separately and directly to the service provider.
We are registered with Aviva, WPA and Allianz health insurance companies. If you have a private health insurance, please check with your insurance provider whether your appointments at the Obesity and Metabolism Clinic are covered.
New appointment
£240
✓ Face-to-face consultation
✓ 45 minutes
✓ 2-3 months prescription, if appropriate
Follow up appointment
£150
✓ Face-to-face consultation
✓ 25 minutes
✓ 4-6 months prescription, if appropriate
Memberships
- General Medical Council (GMC 6063754)
- Royal College of Physicians
- Society for Endocrinology
- Association for the Study of Obesity
- British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society
- Association of British Clinical Diabetologists
- Medical Protection Society
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a GP referral?
No. While we welcome referrals from GPs and other healthcare professionals, a GP referral is not required to book an appointment at the Obesity and Metabolism Clinic in Bristol. If you are seeking help with obesity, weight management, PCOS, or type 2 diabetes, you can self-refer and book a consultation directly through the clinic website.
Who is the clinic suitable for?
The clinic sees adults (18 and over) seeking specialist assessment or management of obesity, PCOS, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic health conditions.
We do not currently offer paediatric, adolescent, pregnancy, or fertility services.
Are consultations face-to-face or virtual?
All consultations are conducted face-to-face at Litfield House Medical Centre in Clifton, Bristol.
A face-to-face consultation allows for a more comprehensive assessment of your health condition and ability to perform a physical examination, if needed.
Does the consultation fee cover the cost of medications?
No. The consultation fee covers the specialist assessment and consultation only.
If you are eligible for a treatment for your health condition through the NHS, we will provide recommendations to your primary care provider. If you are not eligible for NHS treatment but meet the licensing criteria for medication, we can issue a private prescription for you to take to a pharmacy of your choice.