Dr Punam Krishan

Dr. Punam Krishan is a Scottish General Practitioner and media personality who is widely recognised for her work as a resident doctor on BBC’s Morning Live. Throughout her career, Punam has tried her hand at several different roles and opportunities. From working as a GP, to authoring children’s books and appearing on TV and the radio. She is a passionate advocate for public health, healthy lifestyle, and mental well-being. Punam is therefore a sought-after personality to attend events and share her story.

In her early career, Punam worked as a salaried GP after studying medicine at the University of Glasgow. After this role, she became a business owner and GP partner at Pollokshaws Medical Practice. Transitioning to a freelance portfolio GP, Punam expanded her career into media, writing, and public speaking. Her passion and drive to use her career to help others led her to promote patient education and healthcare advocacy across as many platforms as possible.

Recent years have established Punam as a prominent figure throughout the media industry. As a media medic she presented Laid Bare on BBC Radio Scotland, a show where Punam and a team of medics assessed the effects of poor lifestyle choices on volunteers and provide plans to help them improve. She also made regular appearances on BBC’s Morning Live as a resident GP. Punam authored her children’s book, ‘How to be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs’, in 2022. Her contributions over the course of her illustrious career have resulted in her being shortlisted for the ‘British Journalism Awards’ in 2021 for ‘Comment Journalism’. Punam has recently gained further recognition by joining the cast of Strictly Come Dancing in 2024.

With a unique and dedicated career behind her, Punam is now highly respected for her medical expertise, media presence, and commitment to public health education. Her ability to humanise healthcare through storytelling, creative writing, and public speaking makes her a sought-after voice in medical and mainstream media.