Meet the team

Dr Cottrell obtained his primary medical degree from the University of the Orange Free State, South Africa in 1994. After moving to the UK, he first worked in psychiatry and subsequently completed his GP Vocational training through the Guys and St Thomas’s training scheme. After qualifying as a GP, he worked as an NHS GP for a few years and then started working at a newly set up private practice in Harley Street. He started his own private practice in Canary Wharf in 2012.

During the pandemic, he has been working with the NHS COVID Emergency response teams.

Dr Cottrell has over twenty years’ experience of family practice (adults and children), sexual health screening, preventative medicine and travel medicine. The practice is CQC registered and was rated “Good” during the most recent inspection at the end of 2019.

Dr Cottrell is fully registered with the GMC and HPCSA and has a licence to practice in both the UK and in South Africa. He is a member of the Independent Doctors Federation (IDF) and the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) . His last revalidation was in January 2021.

ETHOS

“When it comes to your health, it is important you choose a doctor who not only has the relevant experience , but who will listen to your concerns in a non-judgemental and caring manner, whilst involving you in the decision-making process. That is what I can offer”

You can contact Dr Cottrell directly at:
contact@drwaynecottrell.com

Lare qualified as a paediatric nurse in September 2011 at London Southbank University. She works part time with us and part time as a Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH).

Lare has a passion for working with children and ensuring the safeguarding of children and young people and is the clinic safeguarding lead. She has experience of working in a wide range of specialities, including general paediatrics, A&E, Ambulatory/ surgical short stay, Oncology/ haematology and NICU.

Lare always prioritises the safety of her patients, maintaining high standards of care, always with a compassionate and friendly manner. She has a fantastic way with children and adults alike.

Lare enjoys working with and learning from young people and she is committed to making meaningful contributions to their growth. Working in varied environments has enabled her to develop a range of practical skills, including phlebotomy, childhood and adult vaccinations, Yellow Fever, wound care and dressings.

Lare also provides nursing care for our adult patients, including vaccinations, BP checks, UTI checks, injections, stitch removal and asymptomatic sexual health screening.

You can contact Lare directly on:
nurselare@drwaynecottrell.com