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Sacha Pennington Ellis
BSc Hons Physiotherapy (Brunel University), PGDip (postgraduate diploma in physiotherapy-related discipline)
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Lantern Clinic Private Gp And Functional Medicine
Doctor
Building 41 Newport Rd, Cowes PO31 8BX, United Kingdom
+44 1983 685667
Building 41 Newport Rd, Cowes PO31 8BX, United Kingdom
+44 1983 685667
About Lantern Clinic Private Gp And Functional Medicine
Doctor-led private GP and functional medicine clinic on the Isle of Wight providing longer consultations, root-cause functional testing, personalised treatment plans (gut health, women's health, metabolic & autoimmune conditions), diagnostic testing and specialist referrals. Operated by Kitova & John Ltd and offering both in-person (Cowes) and telehealth appointments.
Treatments
Accreditations
- Registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Lantern Clinic registered service (provider: Kitova & John Ltd).
- Member / Practitioner listing on Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Margarita Kitova-John (IFMCP / practitioner profile).
- CFMP (certified functional medicine practitioner) logo shown on clinic website.
- Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) clinic displays RCGP logo and clinicians hold MRCGP.
Practitioners
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Dr Oommen John
MRCGP (as shown on clinic site credentials), General Practitioner (NHS-trained with advanced integrative medicine focus), Appears in UK LinkedIn as Senior General Practitioner with ~15+ years experience
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Dr Margarita Borislavova Kitova John
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP), GMC-regulated General Practitioner practising in the United Kingdom, Listed practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)
Insurance Accepted
- Private/self-pay services are provided.
- Insurance partnerships are not advertised.
- Clinicians hold professional indemnity insurance through providers such as Cosmetic Insure and Medical Protection Society (MPS).
- Private medical insurance acceptance varies by insurer, procedure, and clinical indication.
- Insured pathways depend on host hospital participation and insurer approval.
- Most aesthetic treatments are not routinely covered by private medical insurance.
- Patients are advised to verify cover directly with their insurer before booking.
Estimated Fees in Cowes
| Botulinum toxin (Botox) | From ~£190 |
| Dermal fillers | From ~£180 |
| Initial GP Appointment (60 minutes) | £240 |
| Follow-up GP Appointment (30 minutes) | £159 |
| Quick Advice Appointment (20 minutes) | £65 |
| Home Visit (Isle of Wight; reserved for elderly/frail/housebound) | £320 |
56+ Reviews Analysed
Consentz® Clinic Score
Clinic Visibility
84%Pricing Transparency
87%Safety and Trust
90%Overall Aggregation
86%82/100 in Cowes
Hours
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
Payment Options
- Services are typically paid for privately.
- online card payments through secure booking portals.
- additional payment options may be offered depending on the clinic.
- finance options such as spread-the-cost payment plans may be available.
- membership or loyalty plans may be available.
- full payment may be taken in advance for certain procedures.
- no payment is required for NHS-funded consultations.
- payment options and terms may change and should be confirmed at booking.
