Meet Dr Nikita Kanani, MBE (Medicine, 2004)

Nikita is an accomplished senior NHS leader with extensive experience navigating high-pressure environments across health, healthcare, and politics. Throughout a distinguished career, Nikita has remained committed to delivering high-quality, community-centered care and fostering resilient, inclusive teams. In key roles as Deputy SRO for the NHS Covid Vaccination Programme and National Medical Director (Primary Care) for NHS England, Nikita played a critical role in negotiating a 5-year primary care contract, managing Covid-19 responses, and implementing the NHS’s largest vaccination program.

Nikita’s academic contributions include serving as a Professor at the University of Sunderland and as a Trustee of the Guy’s and St. Thomas Foundation, integrating insights from health strategy, policy, and delivery. Nikita holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from King’s College London, a Master’s in Strategic Commissioning from the University of Birmingham, and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Sunderland.

Since 2011, Nikita has been an accredited coach and mentor, supporting individuals across diverse backgrounds in managing cultural and intergenerational dynamics within healthcare. Awarded an MBE for contributions to primary care, Nikita advocates for diversity, holistic medicine, and community engagement, with a particular focus on promoting women and underrepresented groups in leadership.

For further information or to explore potential support for your team or organization, please contact Nikita at nikita@drkanani.co.uk.