Dr Ken Laji
Qualifications
MB BS, FRCP (UK)
GMC number: 4271196
Practising since: 1990
Specialties
General (internal) Medicine, Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus
Consultation times
- Tuesday 14:30 to 20:00
- Overview
About
Dr Ken Laji is a highly experienced Consultant Endocrinologist and Consultant Physician specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of hormone disorders, diabetes, and metabolic conditions. He practices privately across West Sussex, including Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital, and is also based at St Richard’s Hospital, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
With dual accreditation in Endocrinology and General (Internal) Medicine, Dr Laji provides expert care for a wide range of complex and common conditions affecting the endocrine system.
He has a particular interest in accurately diagnosing different types of diabetes to ensure patients receive the most appropriate and effective treatment.
Dr Laji is known for delivering a clear, structured and patient-focused approach to care. His clinics offer fast access to diagnosis and treatment, using advanced investigations such as hormonal testing and specialist imaging where needed.
He believes in explaining conditions in plain English, empowering patients to understand their health and make informed decisions about their treatment.
Conditions Treated:
A wide range of endocrine pathologies including:
- Diabetes and metabolic conditions
- Thyroid and parathyroid disorders (overactive and underactive thyroid)
- Adrenal and pituitary disorders
- Parathyroid conditions and calcium imbalance
- Hormonal and sex hormone disorders
- General internal medical conditions
Other interests
Alongside clinical work, Dr Laji is deeply involved in medical education and training, teaching medical students, trainee doctors and allied healthcare professionals. He is also a senior clinical examiner for the Royal College of Physicians in the UK and internationally.
He has a strong interest in health technology and clinical informatics, and is the founder of a cloud-based medical records and practice management system, reflecting his commitment to improving patient care through innovation.
Personal interests
Computing, photography, art, design and flying.
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Ken Laji at Nuffield Health
- Endocrine
Locations Dr Ken Laji works with
Related experience
Research
- Laji K, Wilkinson, P, Ranjadayalan K, Vaishnav S, Stevenson R, Timmis A. Infarctino-free Survival in Unstable Angina: long-term follow-up of 544 patients. Oral communication, BCS Annual Meeting May 1994.
- Kumar J, Laji K, Page M. Use of GnRH analogue (Goserelin) implant in the treatment of PCOS. BES, Belfast.2001.
- Murugasu G, Laji K, Gupta A, Ajatta F, Sastry D. Driving Patterns in Parkinson's disease. BGS, Cardiff.2001.
- Laji K, Page M, Martin J. Bone mineral density in a local cohort with primary hyperparathyiodism. Best Poster, RGH research day Oct 2001.
- Cohen H, Rhys-Dillon CCG, Laji K, Martin JC Morgan J, Rajan KT. The effect of intravenous pamidronate on bone mineral density in patients with refractory osteoporosis. International Meeting of Rheumatology, Glasgow. 2001.
- Dugal T, Laji K. Adrenal Rest Tissue in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Poster, BES, Meeting 2006.
- Theofonyonis P, Bosman D, Laji K. Erythropoetin as an Ajunct in the Management of Diabetes Complications. ABCD Spring Meeting 2006.Theofonyonis P, Bosman D, Laji K. Cinacalcet in the Management of Parathyriod Cancer, BES Meeting Spring 2007.
Memberships
- British Medical Association
- Endocrine Society (UK)
Other posts held
- Consultant Endocrinologist, St Richard's Hospital
Insurers Dr Ken Laji works with
Dr Ken Laji works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- The Exeter
- Health-on-Line
- SecureHealth
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Ken Laji does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Ken Laji does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Ken Laji does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.