Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE

Dr. Sarah Jarvis MBE is a distinguished general practitioner, broadcaster, and medical advisor with an extensive career spanning over three decades. She trained at the prestigious Cambridge and Oxford Universities before embarking on her journey as a GP partner in 1990 at an inner-city practice in London, where she dedicated 27 years to patient care and medical excellence.

Leadership & Contributions to Healthcare
Since 2017, Dr. Jarvis has served as the Clinical Director of Patient.info, a leading health information platform, after initially joining as a clinical consultant in 2013. Her commitment to frontline healthcare remains unwavering, as she continues to work as a GP locum, maintaining strong connections with her long-standing patients. In recognition of her contributions to general practice and public health education, she was honoured with an MBE in the 2018 New Year’s Honours List. Further cementing her influence in medical academia, she was appointed Visiting Professor of General Practice at the University of Huddersfield in 2021.

Media Presence & Public Engagement
Dr. Jarvis is widely recognized for her extensive media presence, which began unexpectedly through her work with the Royal College of GPs. Since then, she has become a trusted voice in medical journalism, appearing regularly on BBC One’s The One Show, where she provides expert advice on a vast array of health topics—from chronic conditions to ground-breaking medical advancements.

For over 17 years, she has been the resident doctor on BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine Show, offering insightful medical guidance to listeners. She frequently joins Jeremy Vine on his Channel 5 programme and has been featured on Good Morning Britain, BBC World News, BBC Radio 4, Radio 5 Live, Channel 5 News, LBC, and spent 10 years as ITN’s Lunchtime News Doctor. Her expertise extends to print media, where she contributes regular columns to My Weekly and Good Housekeeping.

Books, Advisory Roles & Public Speaking
Beyond broadcasting, Dr. Jarvis is a prolific author, having written six books on health and wellness. She is a proud member of the advisory board for the British Journal of Cardiology and has chaired the healthcare committee of HEART UK, a leading cholesterol charity. Additionally, she serves as a medical advisor to numerous nationwide brands, ensuring that healthcare messaging remains accurate and accessible.

A Lighter Side: TV Quiz Shows & Pop Culture
Dr. Jarvis has even showcased her expertise in a more light-hearted setting—she appeared on a Doctor’s special of the quiz show Pointless, where she was the only real medical doctor among fictional doctors, including a time traveller!

With her unparalleled experience in medicine, media, and public health education, Dr. Sarah Jarvis continues to be a leading voice in healthcare, bridging the gap between medical expertise and public understanding.

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