Dr Davina Deniszczyc

Dr Davina Deniszczyc joined Nuffield Health as London Clinical Lead GP in 2010 and was quickly promoted to become Professional Head of Physicians, then Wellbeing Medical Director before accepting her current role in 2016. Davina graduated from her medical degree at the University of Manchester in 2003. Her fascination with science and interest in people made her decision to train to become a GP an easy one, and she gained membership to the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2007.

After years of debate, the jury’s still out on whether the prostate specific-antigen (PSA) test does more harm than good for men. Dr Davina Deniszczyc, Medical Executive Director of Nuffield Health, looks at the pros and cons.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 6 April 2016

Professional Head of Mammography Sue Oliver and Medical Director Dr Davina Deniszczyc provide a thorough guide to checking your breasts.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

New measures rolled out to protect patients in the wake of the Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) scandal are a step in the right direction for the medical profession, but patients still need to look out for themselves. Dr Davina Deniszczyc explains.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 14 October 2016

Smear tests are a key part of looking after your health, but women can be anxious about the results. Nuffield Health's Medical Executive Director, Dr Davina Deniszczyz, explains the different types of smear results and what they mean for you.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 15 March 2016

From ACL ligament injuries to shin splints, from muscles strains to tendon pain, injuries happen to even the fittest people at times. Dr Davina Deniszczyc, Medical Director at Nuffield Health, shares her top five tips for preventing and treating common injuries.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Friday 13 September 2019

Dr Davina Deniszczyc fills us in on whether vitamins, supplements and medicines can really help you avoid and recover from colds and flus.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Thursday 11 February 2016

When it comes to heart attacks we think we know the signs. But new research suggests women present with different symptoms to men, making them more likely to be misdiagnosed.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Thursday 8 September 2016

Open events are a great opportunity to tap into medical experts for free. Medical Executive Director, Dr Davina Deniszczyc explains how to get the most out of them in five easy steps.

Updated: Monday 27 April 2026

Published: Tuesday 17 January 2017

Struggling to get your health questions answered? Medical Executive Director, Dr Davina Deniszczyc explains how open events get you informed fast.

Updated: Thursday 1 February 2024

Published: Tuesday 17 January 2017

Some of us may be at higher risk of developing sight problems, but by having regular eye tests and making small adjustments to our habits and diet, we can support good eye health.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 20 August 2019