Dr Ayan Panja

Dr Ayan Panja is an NHS GP partner and lifestyle medicine pioneer who transforms how individuals and organisations approach preventable illness through practical, evidence-based strategies. With 25 years of frontline clinical experience at a busy St Albans practice, he co-created the RCGP-accredited Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine course, featured in Pulse magazine's Power 50, and regularly appears on BBC programmes and publications including The Guardian and British Medical Journal. His 2023 book, The Health Fix, and podcast Saving Lives in Slow Motion translate complex health science into actionable guidance audiences can apply immediately, empowering them to reclaim agency over their wellbeing and create lasting behavioural change that benefits both personal health and organisational performance.

After 25 years treating patients in a busy NHS practice, Dr Ayan Panja recognised a profound gap in how healthcare addresses the root causes of illness. This realisation drove him to co-create Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine, an accredited course developed with the Royal College of General Practitioners that has transformed how healthcare practitioners integrate evidence-based lifestyle interventions into everyday clinical care. As an NHS GP partner in St Albans, editorial adviser to NHS Digital, and regular BBC World News presenter, he has built a career translating complex health evidence into practical strategies that empower individuals and reshape care delivery. His work makes prevention not just possible but actionable, bridging the gap between clinical practice and public understanding in ways that create lasting change.

Dr Ayan's credibility stems from both frontline experience and national influence. A graduate of Imperial College School of Medicine, he has spent decades treating patients whilst simultaneously shaping how healthcare is communicated and delivered across multiple platforms. Recognised in Pulse magazine's Power 50 in 2020, he has brought health expertise to mainstream audiences through BBC programmes including Street Doctors, Celebrity Quitters, and Bang Goes the Theory, and as the resident doctor on Health Check for BBC World News. His writing has appeared in The Guardian, Huffington Post, Esquire, and the British Medical Journal, establishing him as a trusted and accessible health communicator. Most recently, he spoke at the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine conference in 2026, further cementing his position as a pioneering voice in preventative healthcare. His Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine course reflects his core belief that prevention should be as central to medicine as treatment itself, equipping practitioners with the tools to address chronic disease before it takes hold.

Dr Ayan equips audiences with the knowledge and confidence to rethink how health challenges are approached, whether in clinical settings, workplaces, or personal life. His 2023 book, The Health Fix: Transform Your Health in 8 Weeks, draws on his own experience of illness to offer a tailored, compassionate framework for self-care and sustainable change. Through his podcast, Saving Lives in Slow Motion, and his engaging keynote presentations, he delivers insights that are both evidence-based and deeply human. With live events planned throughout 2026 and ongoing collaborations with leading health platforms, his reach continues to expand. Audiences leave with practical strategies they can apply immediately, a renewed sense of agency over their health, and a clearer understanding of how small shifts in behaviour can lead to profound long-term impact. His empathetic, innovative approach makes him an invaluable speaker for organisations committed to health, wellbeing, and meaningful change.