Professor Tara Rampal
FRCA MBBS
About Professor Tara Rampal
Consultant Anaesthetist | Digital Health Innovator | Founder of QuestPrehab™
Professor Tara Rampal is a leading Consultant Anaesthetist with a pioneering approach to patient care, innovation, and perioperative medicine. Her work centres on improving outcomes for patients preparing for major surgery and cancer treatment, with a strong focus on empowering individuals both physically and mentally through evidence-based, digital-focused solutions.
Founder of QuestPrehab™
As the founder of QuestPrehab™, Professor Rampal leads the development of one of the UK’s first digital prehabilitation services. The platform delivers personalised support to patients ahead of surgery and /or cancer treatment , helping reduce complications, shorten recovery times, and improve long-term health outcomes.
NHS Leadership and Innovation
Professor Rampal brings extensive NHS leadership experience, having served as:
- Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics
- Lead for Perioperative Medicine
- Patient Safety Lead
She also leads the Perioperative Orthopaedic Optimisation Programme and chairs regular multidisciplinary steering meetings to drive progress in clinical pathways. Professor Rampal’s previous NHS work earned her prestigious awards, including the ERAS Best Perioperative Success Story and the Chief Executive’s Scholarship for Brilliance, which supported her international research in Canada.
Academic, Research & Advocacy
An active Principal Investigator in several papers published and available to view on the QuestPrehab™ website, Professor Rampal is deeply engaged in academic research and clinical innovation. She regularly speaks at national and international conferences and scientific meetings. She holds an academic affiliation with the University of Greenwich, where she shares her expertise in perioperative medicine, integrative care, and digital health.
Recognition & Publicity
Under Professor Rampal’s leadership, QuestPrehab™ has gained national attention for its innovative approach to digital prehabilitation. The service has been featured widely across healthcare platforms and media, showcasing its impact on patient outcomes and its successful integration within NHS services. This growing visibility reinforces QuestPrehab’s credibility, safety, and effectiveness—trusted by clinicians, embraced by patients, and recognised as a model for future-ready care.
Commitment to Transforming Care
Professor Rampal is a passionate advocate for holistic, inclusive, and patient-centred innovation in healthcare. Her work continues to shape the future of surgical optimisation and improve the lived experience of patients across the UK.
