Dr Jonty Heaversedge is an inner city GP in a large practice in South
East London.
Jonty completed a degree in psychology and then a Masters
in Mental Health Studies whilst at Medical School, and continues to
pursue a particular interest in the psychological health and wellbeing
of his patients. Jonty has also become an increasingly familiar face on
the BBC, having presented three series of ‘Street Doctor’ for BBC1 and a
series for CBBC called ‘The Smokehouse’ - working with children to help
their parents quit smoking. He also presented ‘Lifegivers’ on BBC1
with Nadia Sawalha, a series aimed at raising awareness of the issues
around organ donation in the UK. Jonty is a regular contributor to BBC
news – both TV and radio.