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Mr Harry Petrushkin is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon based in London, who specialises in uveitis, medical ophthalmology and cataract surgery in adults and children. He privately practices at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital and the International and Private Care Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, while he is also a consultant in the NHS at the same centres.

Mr Petrushkin is a leading name in ophthalmology and has a subspecialist interest in Behcet's Disease, birdshot chorioretinopathy, tuberculosis and sarcoidosis. He carries out routine and complex cataract surgery and implants both monofocal and toric intraocular lenses. Mr Petrushkin is highly qualified, possessing a degree in medicine from the University of Cambridge, an MBBS in Medicine from King's College London and a PhD in Immunogenetics from Queen Mary University of London.

Mr Petrushkin has also undertaken international training in the United States. He worked alongside leading professionals at the Francis Proctor Eye Institute in San Francisco, California, the Casey Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon and the Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institute, Boston, Massachusetts. His clinical research is highly respected, having featured in various peer-reviewed journals, while he is an active member of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), the British Society of Immunology (BSI) and a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

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Professor Gordana Prelevic is one of London's leading consultant endocrinologists with over 40 years of experience. Her main area of expertise is reproductive endocrinology with special interests in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menopause, and osteoporosis. 

Professor Prelevic earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 1971, a Master of Science (MSc) in endocrinology in 1978, and a Doctor of Science (DSc) in reproductive endocrinology in 1985, all from the University of Belgrade. She was a professor of medicine at the Belgrade University School of Medicine and head of the division of endocrinology at Zvezdara University Medical Centre, Belgrade until 1993, when she moved to the UK. In 1995 she was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians.  

Professor Gordana Prelevic practises at the Golders Green Outpatients & Diagnostic Centre and the Platinum Medical Centre. In her clinic, she sees patients with a wide range of hormonal disorders and a large proportion of her work focuses on the management of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Additionally, she sees patients with unwanted hair growth (hirsutism), hyperprolactinaemia, infertility, and thyroid disorders. 

She has published extensively, particularly on various aspects of PCOS in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to numerous book chapters. Her work has been presented at several scientific meetings internationally. From 1996 to 2005, she held a position as a senior lecturer in reproductive endocrinology at Royal Free & University College London Medical School. She also works as an expert witness in endocrinology and forms an integral part of various reputable professional bodies. 

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Dr Regina Sala is an experienced consultant psychiatrist in London who specialises in both adult and child psychiatry. Her areas of expertise include ADHD, autism, spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and its interlink with physical health.

Dr Sala graduated as a medical doctor from the University of Barcelona in 2003. She then trained in General Psychiatry in Spain and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, USA, obtaining her registered specialist in 2008 and 2010. Dr Sala gained a master’s degree in Integrative Psychotherapy in 2008 and was awarded a PhD in Psychiatry by the University of Barcelona in 2011 with distinction with honours.

She has trained and worked in the most prestigious clinical and research medical centres, nationally and internationally, including the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Cornell University, and New York State Psychiatry Institute, Columbia University, USA.

Since 2017, Dr Sala holds a faculty appointment as an honorary clinical senior lecturer at the Centre for Psychiatry, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Queen Mary University of London.

Dr Sala has published over 60 scientific articles and book chapters, and invited Speaker to the most prestigious conferences worldwide. 

For further information, please check her website. 

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Prof Susana Banerjee is a highly-regarded, leading London consultant medical oncologist and research lead for the Gynaecology Unit at The Royal Marsden. She specialises in treating patients with ovarian cancer and other gynaecological cancers, such as advanced endometrial cancer and cervical cancer. Additionally, she is a professor in Women’s Cancers and team leader at the Institute of Cancer Research.

Prof Banerjee graduated with a first-class from St John’s College, University of Cambridge, and completed her medical training at Royal Free Medical School where she was a University of London gold medal finalist. She was awarded an Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Clinical Fellowship for laboratory research and gained a PhD from The Institute of Cancer Research, University of London. Upon completing specialist training at The Royal Marsden, she was appointed as a consultant in 2011. Dr Banerjee offers private consultation for patients nationally and internationally for expert opinions and treatment.

In addition to her clinical work, Prof Banerjee has been involved in multiple national and international specialist groups including the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Gynaecological Cancers Clinical Studies Group, European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Executive Steering Committee for Gynaecological Cancers, ESGO (European Society of Gynaecological Oncology) Congress Faculty, and International Gynecologic Cancer Society Scientific Program Committee.

Dr Banerjee served on the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Executive Board as director of membership (2020-2022) and was also part of the Women for Oncology Committee. She chairs the ESMO Resilience Task Force. She was track chair for Gynaecological Cancers for the ESMO Congress 2018, scientific co-chair for ESMO Asia 2018, and co-chair of the ESMO Gynaecological Cancers Congress 2021-2024.

Prof Banerjee is global lead of several international clinical trials, national chief investigator for more than 30 clinical studies and has over 180 peer-reviewed publications including in New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet Oncology, and Nature Communications. In addition to being a chief investigator on numerous national and international clinical trials, she is on the advisory board for the international journal Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology and on the editorial boards of Cancer Treatment Reviews and ESMO Open. She has acted as a NICE clinical expert and currently is a medical advisor for the Ovacome UK Charity.

Dr Banerjee was awarded the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Novartis Oncology Basic Science Award for her research in 2007 and has given several international presentations. Other prizes include the Association of Cancer Physicians McElwain Prize and the Sir Antony Driver Prize. She was also highly commended for the Pfizer British Oncology Association Young Investigator Award. In 2023, Prof Banerjee received the Fellow of ESMO (FESMO) Award.

She received research funding from Lady Garden Foundation, Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, and Wellbeing of Women Charities. She is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) and President Elect of the Royal Society of Medicine Oncology section.

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Dr Deepak Rao is a renowned consultant respiratory physician based in London, specialising in a range of respiratory conditions including pleural disease, lung diseases, bronchoscopy, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep apnoea. With a reputation built on expertise and dedication, Dr Rao is committed to providing comprehensive care to his patients.

Dr Rao commenced his medical studies at Bangalore University, India graduating with an MBBS in 1998, followed by the prestigious Diplomate of National Board (equivalent to an MD) in 2004. He became a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) in 2007 and he subsequently achieved a specialisation in respiratory medicine through the speciality certificate examination.

With a keen focus on enhancing patient outcomes, Dr Rao has been actively involved in delivering lung cancer and chronic respiratory failure services, including non-invasive ventilation. He demonstrates his commitment to quality improvement by participating in clinical audits, risk management, and service development within the hospital. He is devoted to delivering a world-class standard of care which is compassionate and patient-focused.  

Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr Rao is also heavily involved in research. He holds the position of research co-lead at Princess Royal University Hospital, driving advancements in pleural research. His dedication to both research and training is evident through his publications that reflect his contributions to the field. He is also committed to shaping the future of medicine through education, working as an honorary clinical senior lecturer at King’s College Hospital, London

Dr Rao's leadership roles extend to public organisations, where he heads the acute respiratory failure unit and serves as the lead for pleural diseases and intervention at Princess Royal University Hospital. He also takes on the responsibility of clinical lead for respiratory medicine at the same institution, under Kings Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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Mr Amit Kotecha is a highly esteemed consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in hip and knee problems. He is a leading expert in hip and knee replacement surgery, robotic surgery, personalised joint replacement and revision hip replacement surgery. He is also highly experienced in partial knee replacement and the management of both knee pain and hip pain.
 
Mr Kotecha practices at the Spire Little Aston Hospital and the Spire Parkway Hospital. He uses modern operative techniques and enhanced recovery protocols to reduce pain, aid swift recovery and excellent outcomes for his patients. Aside from his role as a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Kotecha regularly teaches on musculoskeletal courses for GPs and trainee surgeons.
 
Notably, Mr Kotecha has collected a vast number of different prizes throughout his medical career. He also regularly lectures at national and international meetings. He is keen on teaching. Mr Kotecha is an honorary associate clinical professor at the University of Birmingham and was an honorary senior clinical lecturer at the University of Leicester prior to this.

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Dr Stephanie Kaye-Barrett is one of central London's leading rheumatologists, with over 20 years of consultant-grade experience. She specialises in injectable and osteoporosis treatment and the resolution of painful musculoskeletal conditions including gout, fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, alongside hypermobility and inflammatory joint diseases.

She is the founder of RTMS London at The London Clinic, the first rheumatology clinic in the UK to offer the repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) brain stimulation technique for fibromyalgia and chronic musculoskeletal pain. RTMS is a treatment method that requires no medication and is recommended by the National Institute for Care and Health Excellence (NICE) for depression. the safety record of TMS has been well-established over many years of use. Dr Barrett introduced this to treat non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain that has not responded to usual modalities. Studies have also found that a course of rTMS treatments has been found to reduce pain symptoms in many patients with fibromyalgia. 

Furthermore, Dr Kaye-Barrett, who also treats lateral hip pain/trochanteric bursitis, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, and plantar fascitis, leads 'one-stop' rheumatology services at her clinics, where she advises on prevention, detection, and treatment of musculoskeletal pain and fibromyalgia. Additionally, she is a specialist in new biological therapies for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and persistent inflammatory arthritis of the knee, in particular.

Due to her exemplary work, Dr Kaye-Barrett has been featured on BBC's series called "The Diagnosis Detectives", where leading experts in the UK diagnose patients with puzzling symptoms. 

Dr Kaye-Barrett initially qualified from Liverpool University School of Medicine, winning the final year clinical medical prize. She won the Graham White scholarship and Roaf Travelling scholarship to pursue specialist training abroad before receiving the Junior Clinical Fellowship from Arthritis Research UK. Her research subsequently led to her completing an MD at the Royal Free Hospital.

Among her many roles in public associations, Dr Kaye-Barrett was elected President of the Royal Society of Medicine, Rheumatology Division, in 2017 where she is now a trustee and member of council. She is highly involved in her field via both research, and the education of future rheumatologists. Her research focuses included osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, gout, and early identification of rheumatoid arthritis. Dr Kaye-Barrett lectures nationally and internationally, and she underwent training as an appraiser for the Independent Doctors Federation (IDF). Furthermore, Dr Kaye-Barrett has been featured in all published Tatler's 250 Top Doctors Guides.

Currently, Dr Kaye-Barrett is working with the Royal Society of Medicine to provide medical education in live webinars and interviews regarding COVID-19 and the Cytokine Storm, as well as other autoimmune and auto inflammatory topics in relation to COVID-19. These live interviews and webinars were broadcast to 22 countries around the globe.

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Professor Lee Dvorkin is a leading and well-respected consultant colorectal and general surgeon based in London.

Professor Dvorkin specialises in all aspects of benign and malignant bowel diseases including bowel cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. His clinical practice also includes the investigation and management of gastrointestinal problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, abdominal pain and all common anal conditions (rectal bleeding, haemorrhoids, fissures and anal fistulae). He is formally accredited in colonoscopy and gastroscopy and undertakes laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for gallstones, appendicitis, hernias and bowel cancer.
He practices privately at The Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, The Wellington Hospital, The Hendon Hospital and The Cavell Hospital, while his NHS base is the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.
Professor Dvorkin holds an ​MBChB from the University of Leeds and the FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons. He completed his basic surgical training in Wessex and after undertaking a period of research at The Royal London Hospital, was awarded his MD by the University of London. His research focused on pelvic floor disorders and has been presented both nationally and internationally. Professor Dvorkin continues with his surgical research and to publish numerous original works. 

Professor Dvorkin's higher surgical training took place in London and was completed in 2010. He then undertook an 12-month fellowship and a six-month laparoscopic colorectal fellowship at St Marks Hospital, which is internationally renowned for the treatment of bowel diseases.
He has held and continues to hold various senior academic and educational roles in the NHS and enjoys training the next generation of surgeons as director of an RCS Senior Clinical Fellowship programme. He is one of only a few colorectal surgeons in England to hold such a position, and he is also an honorary senior lecturer at University College Hospital. 

Professor Dvorkin is a member of various professional organisations including the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI), the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the General Medical Council. 

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Mr Paul Haigh is a highly regarded consultant ophthalmologist based in Shrewsbury, who specialises in cataract surgery, strabismus (squint) and YAG laser capsulotomy alongside paediatric ophthalmology, visual impairment and cataracts in children. He privately practices at Darwin Eye Consultants at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital while his NHS base is the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM).   

Mr Haigh provides comprehensive eye care services, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of various eye conditions in both adults and children. His dedication to paediatric ophthalmology extends to addressing visual impairment and cataracts in children, ensuring optimal eye health and development.

With extensive training at St Pauls Eye Unit, Liverpool, and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Mr Haigh has honed his skills in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery. He is the lead consultant for strabismus for his NHS trust, demonstrating his leadership and commitment to providing exemplary care in his field.

Mr Haigh's contributions to ophthalmic research have been significant, with key publications on paediatric eye conditions and involvement in multi-centre research studies.

As a member of the Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Society of the Midlands, Mr Paul Haigh remains actively engaged in the professional community, ensuring that he stays abreast of the latest developments in his field.

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Dr Charlotte Cash is a leading consultant radiologist based in London who specialises in cross-sectional imaging for thoracic conditions and infectious disease, as well as nuclear medicine.

Dr Cash, who consults privately at Alliance Medical Harley Street, originally qualified from University of London in 1993. She is on the GMC’s specialist register for clinical radiology since 2005, and is a recognised trainer for medical students and junior doctors.

In addition to her private practice, Dr Cash also serves as a consultant radiologist at the Royal Free London since 2004.

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