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Dr. Daniel Atkinson

GP Clinical Lead

Dr. Daniel Atkinson

GP Clinical Lead

Dr Daniel oversees all matters clinical at Treated. He supports the rest of our team to make sure everything we’re doing is safe and puts patients first. He also spends a lot of time consulting with patients first hand, so he can see how well things are working and what we can improve.

Daniel qualified from medical school at the University of Southampton in 1999 and became a GP in 2004. He worked in general practice for over a decade and has specialised in sexual and reproductive health, and joined Treated in 2017.

Education

University of Southampton
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
1994 – 1999

Royal College of General Practitioners
Since 2004 – GMC (No. 4624794)

Certificates

GMC Registration

Other activities

General Practice

Specialities

Sexual Health

Reproductive Health

Contact

Email

Please note that Dr Atkinson cannot give personal medical advice via email.

Social Media

YouTube

Linkedin

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Weight loss

How to speed up your metabolism

Metabolism is a common term that we all hear. It’s not unusual for people to link weight gain to a slow metabolism, or their weight loss on a fast metabolism. But is this a legitimate claim? What exactly is metabolism?

August 02, 2022

Erectile dysfunction

Unwanted erections and how to stop them

You might have found yourself wondering how to lose an erection if you’ve got one at an inappropriate or potentially embarrassing time. A random erection is one that occurs at a time when you’re not sexually stimulated or “in the mood.”

October 31, 2022

Contraception

What are my options for birth control if I don’t want to take the pill?

If you’re looking for safe, effective contraception but a daily pill just isn’t for you, don’t worry. You’ve got plenty of options — with and without hormones.

August 02, 2022

Contraception

Will I lose or gain weight on the contraceptive pill?

Is there a genuine link between the pill and weight? Are certain pills more or less likely to affect your weight? And what can you do if you think the pill you’re currently taking is impacting your weight? We’ll delve into these questions and more, so that you feel confident when it comes to choosing a contraceptive to suit you.

August 02, 2022

Contraception

Is there a Viagra for women?

The short answer here is: no, there is no Viagra for women. However, mention of the phrase ‘female Viagra’ usually refers to treatment for sexual problems for women. But it can be quite a broad term. Whilst we’ve all heard of the ‘little blue pill’ and how it treats ED in men, what about Viagra for women? Does it even exist?

October 31, 2022

Contraception

What to do about late or missed pills

First, don’t worry. It happens to everyone, and it’s simple to get back on track. Here we’ll go over some basic guidelines for what to do if you’ve missed a pill and address the rules for some of the most popular contraception brands.

August 02, 2022

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