Dr Flavia Napoletano - Consultant Psychiatrist
MD, MRCPsych
Dr Flavia Napoletano is a Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of both common and complex mental health conditions. She currently works as a Consultant Psychiatrist within the Newham Early Intervention Service at East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), where she provides specialist care for individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis and other severe mental health difficulties. Alongside her NHS role, she offers private psychiatric assessments and treatment, providing personalised, evidence-based care tailored to each individual's needs.
Dr Napoletano is experienced in working with adults presenting with common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, stress-related difficulties and ADHD, as well as more complex presentations including psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, personality difficulties, trauma-related conditions and psychiatric comorbidity. She is particularly skilled in the assessment and formulation of complex cases where multiple conditions may coexist or where diagnosis may be challenging.
She has a special interest in adult ADHD and neurodevelopmental conditions. During her higher specialist training, she completed dedicated specialist training within an NHS Adult ADHD service, developing advanced expertise in diagnostic assessment, multidisciplinary formulation, medication initiation, and treatment monitoring. She has particular experience in assessing ADHD in individuals with complex psychiatric presentations and is currently involved in research exploring the overlap between ADHD and psychosis.
Dr Napoletano graduated with honours from Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, obtaining her Degree in Medicine and Surgery with full marks (110/110 Cum Laude) in 2012. Following graduation, she pursued both clinical and academic training, undertaking research appointments at Sapienza University in Rome, Italy, King’s College London, UK, and Tufts University in Boston, USA. Her research interests have included psychosis, mood disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, psychopharmacology, and substance misuse.
After moving to the United Kingdom, Dr Napoletano completed her specialist psychiatric training in London and became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych). Throughout her career, she has gained broad experience across a wide range of psychiatric specialties, including community psychiatry, acute inpatient psychiatry, liaison psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, child and adolescent mental health services, older adult psychiatry, and early intervention in psychosis.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Napoletano remains actively engaged in research and service development. She is currently the Principal Investigator for ELFT in the Prevalence of Pathogenic Antibodies in Psychosis 2 (PPiP2) study and has authored numerous peer reviewed publications in psychiatry and psychopharmacology.
As an Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act, Dr Napoletano combines clinical expertise with a warm, collaborative, and patient-centred approach. She is committed to helping individuals better understand their mental health, develop effective treatment plans, and achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in their wellbeing.