Dr Philippa Katona

Dr Philippa Katona 2024-06-27 Person 5 5 0

Dr Katona is truly one of a kind and hands down the best GP doctor I have seen in this country. I am a Student at Kent uni from Australia and have been struggling with depression and anxiety for a long time. Unlike other GPs I have seen in the UK Dr Katona always listens to me and always explains to me what’s going on rather than just downplaying my queries or problems. She is very kind, attentive, calming, is always by my side and she reassured me that I was going to get better when I first had an appointment with her when I was at my worst. Without her help and support I would not have been the way I am today or even worse. I am forever grateful to Dr Katona and I owe my life to her, it is rare these days to find a doctor that is as amazing and caring as Dr Katona.

Dr Philippa Katona 2021-11-14 Person 5 5 0

Me and my Mum were just reminiscing about Dr Katona, who we used to see at Lower Clapton Health Centre back in 1990. She changed my mothers life, by being one of the enlightened ones on HRT and offering her an actual lifeline. Who knows what she’d be like now, at 80 if she didn’t take that offer. Me myself am now on HRT because of my mothers positive experiences of it and we both cite Dr Katona with it, even though we moved away a long time ago. She was such a caring doctor and yes, actually listened! Forever in your debt, Dr Katona.

Dr Philippa Katona 2019-08-09 Person 5 5 0

I am the parent of a student at Canterbury University. My daughter had an extremely difficult time with mental health issues, and I believe Dr Katona saved her from a deep depression. Dr Katona stuck by her, listened and heard her, was her life line and without her support my daughter would not be where she is today. I am extremely grateful and cannot being to say what it means to have had the support of Dr Katona. Words do not do justice to the service she provided.

Dr Philippa Katona 2019-07-14 Person 5 5 0

I would encourage you to read all of the comments on Dr Katona, as they are all true and reflect the enormous good that she has obviously done for her patients over the years. Dr Katona offers compassion, empathy, understanding, and above all time to the patients for whom she cares, in a university environment in which those are all in short supply. I have lived with suicidal psychotic depression for many years, but never had an NHS doctor who listened so attentively and offered such valuable insight. You may have to wait well beyond the time of your appointment before you see her, but you know that this time is being dedicated to helping someone as needful as you, so it never feels like an imposition. I now live 350 miles away, with an overworked GP who could easily be replaced by an app on my phone, but I'm still alive because of my time with Dr Katona.

Dr Philippa Katona 2018-09-07 Person 5 5 0

Dr Katona has been my son’s GP at University of Kent medical practice for 4 years. She has provided a lifeline in his battle with depression and believed in his ability to get though. Although he also had help from the university welfare services, Dr Katona was there through University vacations and would see him weekly. I am so grateful for her support, which led to him finishing the degree with first class honours. Thank you Dr Katona.