Dr Dayanatha Showman is a highly accomplished General Practitioner who graduated with distinction from King’s College London. He brings a wealth of experience from his training in several hospital specialties, including emergency medicine, gynaecology, and geriatrics, and currently practises in both the NHS and private sectors across London. In addition to his clinical roles, he holds a significant position as the lead tutor for medical student teaching, where he is responsible for mentoring and educating the next generation of doctors.
His approach to patient care is defined by a friendly and empathetic manner, with a strong focus on active listening and collaborative problem solving. Dr Showman believes in treating the whole person and has a particular clinical interest in how the mind influences physical health. This interest is closely linked to his long term dedication to meditation and philosophy, which he integrates into his holistic view of family medicine.
A major part of Dr Showman’s professional life involves giving back to the community through varied voluntary initiatives that highlight his personable and caring nature. He has spent years as a mental health facilitator at the London Buddhist Centre, helping to lead mindfulness based cognitive therapy sessions and teaching meditation to support those managing depression. His commitment to helping others is also seen in his past experience as a paramedic assistant overseas, where he worked to foster communication and support between diverse communities. He even founded a first aid organisation that supported charitable causes such as Prostate UK by providing medical cover and training at cost.
In his personal time, Dr Showman stays active through cycling and hill walking. He is also a keen nature photographer and enjoys exploring the intersection of well-being and nature in everyday life.