Our Team
ART Clinic is now supported by a highly trained, growing team hand-selected by Dr Priya Verma. This allows for greater availability, continuity of care, and access to a wider range of treatments under one roof: from injectables and regenerative medicine to facials, lasers and lymphatic drainage massage.
Directors
Dr Priya Verma
Medical Director
Aesthetics Dr & GP, MRCGP, MBChB, DRCOG, DFSRH, PGDip Aesthetics; BSc (Hons)
Dr Priya Verma is a multi award-winning aesthetic doctor, and the Co-Founder and Medical Director of ART Clinic in London’s Belgravia. She is known for her results-driven, science-backed approach to aesthetic medicine. With a background in academic research and general practice, she combines medical precision with advanced aesthetic expertise to deliver personalised, natural-looking results grounded in safety and longevity.
Dr Verma trained as an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow at King’s College London and is a fully qualified GP, bringing a robust medical foundation and patient-first philosophy to every treatment. Dr Verma is a Member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) as well as the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), organisations championing regulation, education and safety within medical aesthetics.
She is an international trainer and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for multiple energy-based device companies and was one of the first Doctors to introduce Endolift® in the UK years ago. Having performed over one thousand face and body Endolift® procedures to date, Dr Verma is recognised as one of the most experienced Endolift practitioners in the country, attracting international acclaim with patients travelling from all over the world for her signature techniques.
Dr Verma’s clinical focus lies in the science of ageing, with a particular interest in biostimulating and regenerative treatments; as well as multi-modality treatment planning that combines injectables, energy-based devices, medical-grade skincare, and nutritional support. Dr Verma is recognised for her medically designed, multi-layered signature treatment protocols, created to optimise skin health, structure, and tissue quality while achieving natural, long-lasting results.
Gaurav Verma
Managing Director
Gaurav Verma is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of ART Clinic, where he is responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and governance of the clinic. With over 17 years’ experience in global investment banking and management consulting, Gaurav brings a rigorous, patient-first approach to how the clinic is run.
Having held senior leadership roles across tier 1 global investment banks, Gaurav developed deep expertise in building, managing, and transforming high-performance organisations. His career has centred on leading complex teams, setting strategic direction, and creating robust systems that support people to perform at their best. At ART Clinic, Gaurav focuses on ensuring the highest standards of clinical governance, patient experience and operational integrity, enabling practitioners to deliver care at the highest level. His background in transformation, risk management and people leadership underpins the clinic’s commitment to safety, transparency, and excellence.
Gaurav believes that exceptional patient outcomes depend not only on clinical expertise, but also on the strength of the organisation behind it. His role is to ensure that practitioners are supported by world-class systems, processes, and leadership, so patients receive outstanding care in a safe, thoughtful, and well-governed environment.
Aesthetic Practitioners
Dr Karisma Uppal
Associate Doctor, BDS, PGDip
Dr Karisma Uppal is a highly skilled dentist with a passion for facial aesthetics, combining scientific precision with an artistic eye to deliver refined, natural-looking results. Her approach centres on enhancing facial harmony and restoring freshness, with treatments designed to subtly elevate appearance and confidence, whilst preserving each patient’s individuality.
Dr Uppal graduated in Dentistry from King’s College London and is currently undertaking advanced diplomas in facial aesthetics, alongside aesthetic and restorative dentistry. She was hand-selected to train under leading experts in injectable treatments and now also works as a mentor in aesthetic education, reflecting both her technical skill and commitment to excellence within the field.
Her experience across established clinics has shaped a meticulous, patient-centred approach grounded in safety, anatomy and long-term results. Influenced by her background in modelling, Dr Uppal combines precision with artistry, tailoring each treatment to respect facial balance and deliver subtle, elegant enhancements. Dr Uppal specialises in anti-wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers, skin boosters such as Profhilo and SkinVive, polynucleotides and biostimulating injectable treatments.
Marita Andrews
Nurse Practitioner
Marita is an aesthetic nurse with a strong clinical background in head and neck surgery, currently working within the NHS on a specialist maxillofacial surgical ward. This role has provided her with an in-depth understanding of facial anatomy, tissue behaviour, and the importance of precision, safety and continuity of care when treating the face.
With a background in biomedical science and a long-standing passion for skin health, Marita takes an anatomy-led, patient-centred approach to aesthetics. She is currently completing a Level 7 qualification in Aesthetic Medicine, further developing her skills in non-surgical treatments with a focus on natural, confidence-enhancing results.
Having supported patients through complex treatment journeys within the NHS, Marita places great emphasis on listening, education, and delivering exceptional care at every stage. She is committed to subtle, tailored treatments that enhance facial harmony while prioritising long-term skin health and patient wellbeing. Treatments Marita enjoys performing include microneedling for collagen induction therapy and LaseMD Ultra for improving skin quality, texture and overall radiance.
Josie Costa
Senior Therapist
Josie is an accomplished Aesthetic Therapist with over a decade of experience in the luxury beauty and wellness industry. Her career has been shaped within world-class spa environments, where she has delivered exceptional facial and body treatments in some of the most prestigious luxury settings, always upholding the highest standards of care and expertise.
At the heart of Josie’s practice is a deep passion for optimising overall wellbeing through advanced, results-driven techniques. She is renowned for her expertise in medical-grade facials that not only visibly transform the skin but also support deep restoration, relaxation and balance. Each treatment is thoughtfully designed to improve skin health, calm the nervous system and elevate the experience beyond a traditional facial into a refined wellness ritual.
Josie has extensive experience in manual lymphatic drainage for both the face and body, with a particular focus on post-procedure care, including post-Endolift laser treatments. She has also learned from leading pioneers in sculptural facial massage, integrating these techniques to enhance contour, reduce inflammation and support the body’s natural healing processes. Her approach is intuitive, precise, and deeply personalised, ensuring every treatment supports both aesthetic outcomes and holistic wellbeing.