About Dr Shashi Prasad
Dr Shashi Prasad is a highly experienced General Practitioner specialising in Women’s Hormonal Health, Weight Management, and Functional Medicine.
She is an Advanced Menopause Specialist accredited by the British Menopause Society and one of the UK’s leading experts in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT).
Areas of Expertise:
Dr Shashi’s areas of clinical expertise span the full spectrum of hormonal health and functional medicine, including: –
- Perimenopause and Menopause
- POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency)
- PMS and PMDD
- PCOS
- Hormonal Acne
- Osteopenia
- Testosterone Deficiency in men (Andropause)
Thyroid Health
Dr Shashi has advanced expertise in Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism), including Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. She specialises in prescribing Natural Desiccated Thyroid (like Armour Thyroid) and Liothyronine in addition to normal thyroxine hormone.
Adrenal Dysfunction and Cortisol imbalance:
Cortisol is a critical regulator of metabolism, immunity, inflammation, weight management, and brain health. Dr Shashi uses functional approach including herbal adaptogens, and nutraceuticals to help with cortisol imbalances.
Weight Management
As the lead clinician for the Specialist Weight Management Service at the Marion Gluck Clinic, Dr Shashi provides tailored weight loss programmes. She combines latest medical treatments, like GLP1/GIP injections, with nutrition and lifestyle guidance, including menopause-specific plans, to promote healthy, sustainable weight loss.
How Our Doctor-Led Weight Management Service Works – The Marion Gluck Clinic
Functional Medicine
Dr Shashi uses advanced diagnostics to uncover the root causes of complex symptoms and improve longevity, including:
- DUTCH hormone tests
- Salivary Cortisol tests
- Genetic tests
- Comprehensive Gut Health Analysis
Her holistic care model often includes collaboration with nutritional therapists, life coaches, and trauma specialists for comprehensive, long-term wellness outcomes.
Education & Qualifications
Dr Shashi completed her GP training in the UK before going on to receive advanced qualifications in the fields of Menopause and Functional Medicine.
- Menopause Specialist Accreditation – British Menopause Society (BMS)
- Functional Medicine Training – Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), USA
- Certification in Obesity Medicine – Harvard Medical School
- Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)
Her continued professional development reflects her commitment to integrating the latest medical science with a functional, patient-centered approach to hormonal health.
Her Approach to Care
With over 20 years of medical experience, Dr Shashi combines evidence-based medicine with a compassionate, whole-person approach, helping her patients restore hormonal balance, improve their overall health, and enhance their quality of life.
Her approach blends medical science with functional and lifestyle medicine, empowering her patients to take control of their hormonal health and long term wellbeing with confidence.
Teaching & Training
Dr Shashi is actively involved in medical education and professional development.
She has served as an educator for the British Menopause Society’s Menopause Masterclasses and contributes to the Marion Gluck Training Academy, supporting practitioners in developing their skills in BHRT. She has also delivered talks at national conferences and contributed to articles and book chapters on hormone health and functional medicine.
What Her Patients Say
“Dr. Shashi Prasad is attentive, knowledgeable, and takes the time to explain things clearly. She listens carefully and provides thoughtful guidance, which makes a big difference. I highly recommend her.” – Patient Review
“I can’t recommend Dr Prasad enough; she has been outstanding with me. She listens deeply, explains everything step by step and tailored a plan that really improved my well-being (I was struggling when I had the first consultation with her). Thank you, Dr Prasad, and the Marion Gluck team.” – Patient Review
In Person Appointments
Along with online consultations, Dr Shashi offers in-person consultations at The Door W4 in Chiswick on Mondays, and The Hale Clinic in Harley Street on Tuesdays. Patients can book face-to-face appointments for Bioidentical Hormone Therapy, Functional Medicine, and the Weight Management Service.”
Ready to begin your journey toward hormonal balance and better health?