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Mr Kawan Shalli is a highly respected consultant colorectal surgeon based in Lanarkshire and Glasgow with more than thirty years’ experience. He is renowned for his expertise in colorectal surgery and the treatment of cancerous and benign colorectal conditions. He additionally specialises in laparoscopic surgery, therapeutic colonoscopy, pelvic floor prolapse and dysfunction and incisional hernia.

Mr Shalli qualified in medicine in Iraq in 1990 and achieved fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow in 2001 and fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons’ in the specialty of general surgery and colorectal surgery in 2009. He has been appointed as a consultant colorectal and laparoscopic surgeon at NHS Lanarkshire since 2011. Additional to his clinical responsibilities, Mr Shalli is a member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and an examiner for the College’s intercollegiate membership MRCS and preparatory course in the west of Scotland. He is also an honorary clinical senior lecturer at the University of Glasgow and previous core surgical training committee member. Throughout his esteemed career, Mr Shalli has also published numerous academic papers which appear in peer-reviewed journals. He currently sees private patients in e-Consultation.

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Mr William Bartlett is an experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon located in central London. His specialist interest is in robotic surgery and the surgical and non-operative management of hip complaints. 

Mr Bartlett trained in and around the capital and undertook his fellowship at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. During this time, and following visitations to centres of excellence in central Europe and North America, he developed his interest in hip and knee replacement surgery, together with joint preserving techniques.

He sees a diverse spectrum of patients, ranging from teenagers to nonagenarians, with lifestyles ranging from sedentary to former Olympians. Non-surgical treatment options will always be thoroughly explored initially, often through working closely with physiotherapists, osteopaths, radiologists, sports physicians and rheumatologists.

When surgery is needed, Mr Bartlett will offer each patient a highly personalised approach, ensuring that they remain firmly at the centre of the decision-making. As many of his patients are young and active, his practice has evolved to use modern bone preserving techniques and minimally invasive surgical approaches. Particular interests include the use of 3D computer planned surgery, custom-made prostheses and partial joint replacement surgery.

Mr Bartlett leads the enhanced recovery program within his NHS hospital and is committed to ensuring that each patient recovers from surgery as quickly, safely and fully as possible. He has performed over 2,000 hip procedures and is currently conducting research into the performance of newly introduced hip replacement prostheses.

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Dr Nick Walsh is a leading consultant liaison psychiatrist based in London who specialises in depression, PTSD and anxiety disorders, including OCD. With particular expertise in LBTQ+ mental health, he is also a specialist in brain injury, somatic symptom disorders, mental health conditions associated with chronic physical conditions, and neurodiversity disorders, such as adult ADHD and adult autism. Dr Walsh, who is part of the renowned London International Patient Services (LIPS) group, currently sees private patients at Priory Wellbeing Centre Harley Street and Priory Hospital Hayes Grove.

Dr Walsh originally qualified from the University of Manchester, obtaining both his medicine degree and a BSc in History of Medicine. After successfully completing his foundation programme, he began his psychiatry training in Manchester before relocating to London, where he continued his postgraduate training on the prestigious Royal London and St Bartholomew’s scheme. In 2014, Dr Walsh became a consultant in general adult psychiatry with a sub-specialist certification in liaison psychiatry, and took up a consultant post in east London, including at two of the UK’s most prominent teaching hospitals: St Bartholomew’s Hospital and the Royal London Hospital, the busiest major trauma centre in Europe.

With a holistic approach to psychiatric care, Dr Walsh’s practice is based on the understanding of each patient’s unique needs and considerations, offering a range of traditional and complementary techniques, including medication, talking therapies, nutrition, exercise and practices such as meditation and mindfulness. Building a rapport with every patient he meets, Dr Walsh identifies key challenges, aspirations and goals in one’s life to develop a tailored and highly personalised treatment that will enable recovery.

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Mr Manju Ramappa  is an experienced consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in Stockton-on-Tees. His expertise centers on day-case hip and knee replacements, inpatient hip and knee replacements, unicompartmental knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery and revision hip and knee replacements.
 
Mr Ramappa currently practises privately at the Nuffield Health Tees Hospital. He also holds the post of consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon at the North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. He is highly respected in his field, and is one of the few surgeons in the country who offers day case knee and hip replacement surgery. 

Mr Ramappa is a pioneer in day case hip and knee replacements. He is one of the first few surgeons in UK to pioneer this technique. He has set up a day case hip and knee replacement service at Nuffield Tees Private Hospital and also at North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Trust. He has appeared in several news articles, as seen here and here.
 
Mr Ramappa holds an FRCS(Tr&Orth) qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons, indicating his commitment to orthopaedic surgery excellence. He is also an FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) and MRCS (Member of the Royal College of Surgeons) certified professional. Mr Ramappa's academic background includes an MCh(Orth), MSc(Orth), and MBBS, providing him with a solid foundation in orthopaedic medicine.
 
Besides his clinical work, Mr Ramappa is actively engaged in research and academic activities. You can explore his contributions to peer-reviewed publications on ResearchGate. He is a member of esteemed organisations, including the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Hip Society, and the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
 
Mr Ramappa’s extensive experience, comprehensive education, and dedication to research make him a trusted expert in trauma and orthopaedic surgery, offering patients high-quality care and innovative solutions for hip and knee-related issues.

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Mrs J. Kate Barnes is a leading ophthalmologist who sees patients at Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital. Mrs Barnes specialises in general ophthalmology, cataract, eye movement disorders, strabismus, paediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology and cataract surgery.

She qualified from Guys, Kings and St Thomas' Medical School, London in 2002. After doing a number of senior house officer posts in London and Cambridge (including neurosurgery and neurology), Mrs Barnes undertook specialist ophthalmology registrar training in Oxford. In 2015, Mrs Barnes undertook a sub-specialist paediatric ophthalmology fellowship in Western Australia as the Joyce Henderson Fellow.

Mrs Barnes has worked on several peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals.

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Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE is a renowned consultant urologist based in London, who specialises in treating prostate cancer, benign prostate enlargement, erectile dysfunction, and a wide variety of other urological conditions. Professor Chinegwundoh also provides medicolegal services. In addition to treating patients, he is a widely published researcher, lecturer, and professor, actively involved in teaching and also involved in charity work as Chairman of the charity Cancer Black Care and a trustee of Tackle prostate cancer. He was recognised with an MBE in 2013 for services to the NHS.

Since qualifying in medicine in 1984 from the University of London, Professor Chinegwundoh has accrued a wealth of experience and expertise. He obtained a Master of Surgery degree in 1994 and more recently a Master of Medical Law in 2010. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh as well as a Fellow of the European Board of Urology. He established and runs the regional prostate low dose brachytherapy service at Barts Health NHS Trust. He has performed over 100 transurethral needle ablation of the prostate for benign prostate enlargement and over 1500 transperineal template prostate biopsies. He is also a medical legal expert.

Professor Chinegwundoh is currently urology lead at Newham University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust and past chairman of the Prostate Cancer Advisory Group. He serves as an honorary clinical senior lecturer at Queen Mary’s College, University of London and has been an honorary visiting Professor in the School of Health Sciences, City University, London since December 2014.

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Dr Robin Roberts is a leading cardiologist on Harley Street, London who has a particular interest in the management of difficult angina, heart failure, women’s cardiovascular health and the impact of mental health on the heart.

Dr Roberts qualified from Westminster Medical School, University of London in 1982. He completed cardiology training at Guy's Hospital, the London Chest Hospital and the National Heart and Lung Instiute, where he was a British Heart Foundation research fellow. He held an NHS Consultant post Queen Marys Hospital Roehampton and The Royal Brompton Hospital from 1997 until 2006, before moving into full-time private practice.

Dr Roberts had had a broad training in general medicine and cardiology, both invasive and non invasive.  He has a particular interest in chronic, refractory angina and in the management of individuals with ongoing cardiac symptoms, despite having normal coronary arteries. Many such cases have underlying microvascular dysfunction (microvascular angina). He also works closely with colleagues at the London Psychiatry Centre, providing support to patients with mental health problems, for whom the risk of developing cardiac disease is much higher than in the general population.

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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies is a specialist clinical psychologist and expert relationship coach, Global Award Winner 2024 for her work in relationship psychology, the founder of The Relationship Success Lab and Heal Trauma Bonding, and host of the show The Relationship Success Lab. Featured in Business Insider, Forbes, and MSN, she is renowned for her speciality in helping individuals break free from painful relationships patterns and set up for long-term relationship success.
 
Her focus is on working with both individuals and couples struggling with their relationships and are wanting a healthy and loving relationship, improve communication with their partner, create healthy boundaries, feel respected, stop walking on eggshells, and develop a sense of safety, trust, and a secure attachment. Individuals may also be highly sensitive and empathic with an anxious attachment style, fearing how “good enough they are” to be loved just as they are. The other half of the couple may conversely have an avoidant attachment style, or possible traits of narcissistic personality.  Over 1000 clients have worked with Dr Alsawy-Davies and with 91% rate of improved relationships, ending of toxic patterns, a stronger sense of self-worth. Clients become empowered to make choices aligned with their authentic selves, breaking free from the influence of harmful relationships.
 
With over 10 years clinical experience in the NHS, and 8 years in private practice, Dr Alsawy-Davies employs evidence-based techniques to guide clients towards change, healing, and personal growth. By addressing the 95% of the subconscious and often overlooked processes, Dr Alsawy-Davies has created a profound, more effective pathway to resolving relationship conflicts and growth in self-confidence. A holistic approach is used to reprogram the subconscious mind, rewire the nervous system, healing trauma, removing self-limiting beliefs, busting through mental blocks, improving connection, supporting emotional regulation and mastery, and activating behavioural changes. The approaches she uses integrates hypnosis, CBT, CAT, CFT, theta healing, somatic-based processing, and more. The goal is to facilitate lasting transformation, enabling individuals to create healthy relationships that align with their values.

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Mr Michael Negus is a highly skilled Consultant Gynaecologist in Winchester, who specialises in Urinary incontinence, Vaginal Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infections, Benign gynaecology, heavy periods and pelvic pain. He provides expert care to patients at Sarum Road Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, and his NHS base is Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 

With a Certificate of Completion of Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the General Medical Council, Mr Negus' expertise extends to urogynaecological surgeries such as vaginal hysterectomy, pelvic organ prolapse repair, sacrospinous fixation, and Laparoscopic colposuspension. He also specialises in diagnosing and treating benign gynaecological issues, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients.

Throughout his career, Mr Negus has been dedicated to advancing his field through research and academic pursuits. He holds memberships with prestigious societies including the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), the British Society of Urogynaecologists (BSUG), and the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE). Additionally, he has contributed to medical literature with publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.

Mr Negus's commitment to excellence is reflected in his receipt of awards, including the 'Best Poster' prize at the NTC meeting in Newcastle for his research on the efficacy of Carbetocin at LSCS. Furthermore, his dedication to patient care has been recognised locally with accolades such as the 'WOW' award from Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Dr Sarah Crawford is an experienced chartered counselling psychologist based in London. Treating a wide range of psychological disorders from stress and anxiety to borderline personality disorder, she uses techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) to provide her patients with the best help they can get.

Dr Crawford graduated with Honours from the University of Glasgow with a BSc in Psychology. She holds certificates in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Counselling Psychology and earned a Masters Degree (MSc) in Occupational and Organisational Psychology from London Metropolitan University. She went on to complete a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych) from City University.

With over 10 years' experience working in mental health, Dr Crawford provides both long-term and short-term therapy and both primary and secondary care. She specialises in complex cases, working with both adults and children who suffer from various mental health problems. While most of her cases involve one-on-one therapy, she sometimes sees families or couples, and also facilitates group therapy. In addition to her private practice, Dr Crawford is also Lead Psychologist for FFCI.

HCPC: PYL33017

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