Clinical Team

Samir qualified in medicine from University College London and then obtained a Ph.D from Imperial College London. He has had over 20 years experience in Aviation Medicine and as an Occupational Physician.

Ian is a Royal Air Force Wing Commander and medical practitioner. He qualified from the University of Dundee in 1997 and undertook GP training. He has been a CAA Authorized Medical Examiner since 1999.

Dr Pitts obtained his medical degree from Glasgow University and a LLM in medical law from Cardiff University, where his dissertation was in aviation regulation.

Kirsti qualified in medicine from Bristol University and initially trained as a GP, before joining British Airways in 1996. At BA she qualified as a Consultant in Occupational Medicine and as an Aeromedical Examiner.

Dr Nigel Dowdall joined the Royal Air Force in 1979 and during his service completed training in General Practice, Aviation and Occupational Medicine. He qualified as a Flight Medical Officer in 1990 and, during a career spent mostly on flying stations, gained extensive experience in fast jet, rotary and multi-engine operations.

Dr Adrian Chorley qualified as an optometrist in 1994 and began his career as sole practitioner in a practice in Sloane Street, London SW1. After a number of years in community practice, he joined the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the Medical Department as Optometrist Principal and as the first optometrist employed by the CAA.

Christopher Watts completed his undergraduate training at University College London Medical School in 1998, where he won a Meyerstein Scholarship to undertake an intercalated BSc in Anatomy and Developmental Biology.

Dr Simon Clift Following his undergraduate training at Guy’s Hospital (q. 1986) and 3 years on a GP Training Scheme (MRCGP 1991) in the East End of London, Simon worked in East Africa with his family in primary health care & public health between 1996 and 2002 as a mission partners with Crosslinks under the auspices of the Anglican Church of Tanzania.

Kevin provides sessional clinics at Heathrow Medical Services. He qualified from St Bartholomew’s Medical School in 2001. He initially trained as a GP and then underwent further specialist training to become an occupational physician, and has been on the specialist register since May 2015.

Gurcharan completed his DOccMed in 2021. He is also an experienced GP in West London. Apart from Occupational Medicine and General Practice, he also works as a Medico-Legal expert. Gurcharan is also a keen sports person and a qualified Martial Arts instructor.

Sarah gained her degree in Optometry at Manchester University in 1993 and has worked in community practice since then building up large and loyal patient base. Sarah has gained a vast amount of experience in optical corrective solutions for challenging requirements and fits contact

Billy joined us from British Airways where she worked for many years. She has extensive experience in travel medicine and as an OH nurse.