Dr. Alia Sahni, General Practitioner

Bio

Alia is a UK-trained General Practitioner, registered with the DHA and GMC, with a special interest in functional medicine, longevity, preventive health, and aesthetics. She was educated at St George’s, University of London, and has worked across the UK, including at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, before continuing her practice in Dubai.

She combines conventional medicine with a personalised, root-cause approach to help patients optimise health, energy, confidence, and long-term wellbeing. Each consultation is unhurried. Each plan is built around the person in front of her.

Alia is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Board Certified in Longevity and Quality of Life Medicine, with the Highest Distinction. She also holds advanced training in aesthetic medicine, allowing her to support patients across both functional health and skin.

“We combine conventional medicine with a personalised, root-cause approach. The goal is to help you feel and function at your best.”

Dr. Alia Sahni

Areas of Focus

Preventive health checks and screening

Functional medicine consultations

Hormone health, fertility, perimenopause and menopause support

Gut health and digestive concerns

Weight management and metabolic health

Fatigue, stress, and sleep support

Thyroid health assessment

Longevity and healthy ageing medicine

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

St George’s, University of London

Bachelor of Science

St George’s, University of London

CFMP

Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner

Board Certified

Longevity & Quality of Life Medicine (Highest Distinction)

Advanced Training

Botox, Filler, Profhilo, and facial contouring

What tests should I have if I’m healthy but want to optimise my health?

Start with a review of your medical and family history, medications, blood pressure and lifestyle. Cholesterol and blood glucose testing may be useful, depending on your age and risk factors. Further tests should answer a specific clinical question. A personalised assessment can identify which checks are likely to change your care, what needs follow-up and which screening programmes are appropriate for you.

When should you start thinking about longevity?

Healthy ageing is worth thinking about throughout adulthood. You do not need to wait for symptoms or a particular birthday. Regular movement and strength training, nutritious food, good sleep, not smoking and appropriate screening form the foundation. The priorities change with your health history and stage of life. Starting earlier gives healthy habits time to build, but meaningful improvements are still possible later in life.

Can you improve biological age?

Some markers used to estimate biological age can change, but a lower test score is not proof that ageing has been reversed or that someone will live longer. Biological-age tests use different methods and are still an evolving area of research. More useful goals are measurable improvements in blood pressure, glucose control, fitness, strength and everyday function. These should be assessed alongside your health history, rather than treating a single age score as a diagnosis.

Are IV drips actually useful?

Usefulness depends on the medical need and what is being infused. Routine vitamin drips have not been shown to improve health or energy in otherwise well, adequately nourished people. IV treatment also carries risks, including infection, vein irritation and adverse reactions. A consultation should establish the reason for treatment and whether food, oral supplements or another approach would be more suitable.

General information to support an informed consultation. Your care should be based on an individual medical assessment.