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Ms Nefer Fallico is a consultant plastic surgeon based in London, specialising in cleft lip and palate alongside facial, skin and cosmetic surgery. 

She offers private cosmetic procedures in central and south London at Dottore London and Enhance Medical Group. In addition, she is a consultant cleft and plastic surgeon for the NHS at Spires Cleft Centre. 

As an experienced, fully-accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeon, she is on the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for plastic surgery. 

She is a full member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland (CFSGBI) and Italian Medical Society of Great Britain (IMSoGB). 

Ms Fallico has an esteemed MD from Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, and she went on to specialise in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery at the same institution, graduating in 2017 with a double distinction.

She continued her training with a dedicated fellowship in cleft lip and palate surgery at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London.

During her career she has been recognised for her work, receiving numerous prizes and awards. Most recently she won the PRS Best Craniofacial Paper Award 2021 from the leading journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS).  
 
Alongside her impressive academic and career record, Ms Fallico is dedicated to clinical research, regularly presenting at international conferences and authoring papers in scientific journals.

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Dr Eirini Merika is a leading consultant dermatologist, based in London, who specialises in adult and paediatric dermatology, including the treatment and management of acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. She is also an expert in skin cancer and regularly performs skin surgery services for skin cancer, non-melanoma skin cancer (such as basal cell carcinoma) and benign skin lesions. Dr Merika currently sees patients at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where she is also the Service Director for dermatology and the Clinical Lead for the newly-launched acne service. She has also served as the Local Training Lead for Dermatology, and has participated in local and national training committees. 

Dr Merika qualified from University College London in 2007 with an intercalated Bsc in Human Genetics. She became a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2010 and a fellow nine year later, having obtained the Specialty Certificate in Dermatology earlier on. On the GMC’s specialist register for dermatology, Dr Merika is also an active member of various medical organisations, including the British Association of Dermatologists, the British Society of Dermatological Surgery and the Royal Society of Medicine.

Further to her clinical work, Dr Merika continues to maintain a strong interest in research. She has been the principal investigator for a major Jak inhibitor clinical trial in atopic dermatitis and investigator in other clinical trials in atopic dermatitis and paediatric psoriasis. 

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Mr Peter Monksfield is a highly experienced and qualified consultant ENT surgeon who specialises in ear disorders. Mr Monksfield, who graduated from the University of Manchester with a bachelor degree in medicine and surgery in 1997, also specialises in neurotology as well as the diagnosing and treatment of inner ear tumours, including acoustic neuromas, glomus tumours as well as various other malignant tumours. 

Mr Monksfield has ranked up quite the impressive medically focused CV to-date, having previously undertaken ENT training in Oxford, London. Hereafter, Mr Monksfield then completed higher surgical training in Birmingham and the West Midlands, whilst also undertaking an advanced fellowship training in neurotology and cochlear implant surgery at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. 

Mr Monksfield first began as a consultant ENT surgeon at the esteemed Birmingham Ear Clinic in 2013 and has held the position ever since. Impressively, he is also an honorary senior clinical lecturer at the University of Birmingham. The highly qualified doctor is currently a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England as well as being on the specialist register of the General Medical Council. Not only that, but he is also a member of highly esteemed otology-focused groups such as ENT-UK, the British Society of Otology as well as the European Academy of Otology & Neuro-Otology. 

The surgeon posseses a notable interest in the area of medical research and is the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) lead for ENT in the West Midlands. Today, Mr Monksfield engages himself in running trials for patients with tinnitus as well as for patients with implanted hearing devices. He has, to-date, written a whole host of peer-reviewed papers and continues to enhance his excellent reputation as a leading consultant ENT surgeon in the West Midlands region. 
 

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Mrs Sajitha Parveen is a highly accomplished consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist who presently practises at the prestigious Cardiff-based Oak Tree Clinic. She specialises in ultrasound scanning, recurrent miscarriage, menopause, in vitro fertilisation (IVF), pregnancy and early pregnancy assessment, as well as transvaginal ultrasound scanning. She is the current labour ward lead at the Royal Gwent Hospital. 

Mrs Parveen, who is also an expert when it comes to fibroids, infertility, premature birth, reproductive medicine, endometriosis, and carrying out procedures such as hysterectomies and hysteroscopies, successfully completed an MBBS at the University of Madras in India in 1992, which was followed by the completion of a DGO Diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology at the same university in 1996. She has impressively racked up over 25 years of experience in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, 16 of which have been in the UK. 

Notably, Mrs Parveen was directly responsible for establishing and developing both the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) and Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit (EGAU) at Nevill Hall Hospital in Wales. She has a specialist interest in recurrent miscarriage and has published extensively on this topic, amongst many others, in esteemed peer-reviewed journals and medical publications. She was awarded the Michael Hull Prize in recognition of her dissertation for her MSc in reproduction and development. 

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Dr Paul Wilson is a dental implant surgeon who holds a special interest in oral surgery and general dentistry at the Harley Street Dental Studio in London. He specialises in implants, restorative dentistry, Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry and Smile design makeover.

Dr Wilson is a dental graduate from the University of Western Australia. He has over 36 years’ worth of experience that focuses on comprehensive dental care, particularly with reconstructive and cosmetic restorations. Dr Wilson also has vast experience in general dentistry, treatment for periodontal issues and corrective surgery.

In 2003, Dr Wilson qualified as an implantologist from the Eastman Dental Institute at University College London and has since worked on over 600 dental implant cases. He has extensive experience in retaining dental restorations using dental implants, from individual teeth to full mouth restorations, fixed and removable dentures as well as Teeth in a Day.

Dr Wilson furthered his skills and gained further qualifications from the Eastman Dental Institute at UCL, in disciplines such as restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, dental implants and dental material science.

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Mr Fevzi Shakir is a consultant gynaecologist specialising in advanced minimally invasive gynaecological endoscopic surgery, based at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital. He focuses on treating complex gynaecological issues like endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic pain, and menstrual problems.
 
Mr Shakir has played significant roles within the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE), including council membership and chairing various subcommittees. He has a track record of presenting at national and international conferences and has contributed over 20 publications to scientific journals, including randomised controlled trials.
 
Recognised for his contributions, Mr. Shakir has received prestigious awards, including the Golden Telescope Award in 2016. He holds an MSc in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy from the University of Surrey and serves as a medical advisor to Endometriosis UK.
 
Mr Shakir is an active member of professional bodies such as the BSGE, European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE), Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), and the American Association of Gynaecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL).

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Mr Shahram Kashani is a leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon who specialises in cataract surgery including complex cases as well as insertion of premium lens implants to reduce dependence on glasses post operatively. He also has a specialist interest in management of challenging retina disorders including macula degeneration, diabetic eye disease and retinal vein occlusion as well as patients with general ophthalmic disorders including glaucoma, laser eye treatment and dry eye disease.

He privately practices at Polegate consulting rooms and Sussex Premier Health. His NHS base is East Sussex NHS Trust. 
 
He has extensive experience in managing general ophthalmic conditions, having trained at various prestigious ophthalmic units in London including three years at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital. He has been a substantive consultant ophthalmologist in East Sussex since 2011. Mr Kashani has an active interest in research with over 40 peer-reviewed publications and over 25 national and international presentations.

Mr Kashani is a member of the European Society of Retinal Specialists (EURETINA) and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) and attends national and international meetings regularly to keep up with professional developments and the latest technology in his field.   

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Mr David Elson is a leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in knee conditions and knee surgery. He aims to take time assessing the problem for each individual patient, in order to provide bespoke treatment options, leading to the best possible patient outcomes. Mr Elson holds private clinics at Cobalt Hospital in Silverlink, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Mr Elson attends to the needs of adult patients as well as children above the age of 12.

Mr Elson will explore the possibility of biological alternatives to knee replacement. This joint preserving or biological knee surgery may include knee arthroscopy; meniscal surgery (such as resection or repair, or in some cases meniscal transplantation); knee osteotomy to straighten your leg; ligament reconstruction to stabilise your knee (such as ACL reconstruction or ACL repair), in a few cases knee cartilage replacement surgery may be possible. In advanced arthritis, Mr Elson performs partial knee replacement and total knee replacement.

Mr Elson has contributed to his field via medical research, with over 20 publications in the medical literature; the majority concerning knee surgery - particularly knee osteotomy and knee pain. This research has been presented on national and international stages.  

Mr Elson is the Chairman of the United Kingdom Knee Osteotomy Registry, established to further human understanding of knee osteotomy as a powerful treatment option. He is co-convener of the Northern Osteotomy Masterclass, which has become the largest cadaveric knee osteotomy course in the world, educating other surgeons on the safest and best techniques to perform knee osteotomy.

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Mr Maninder Bhogal is a award-winning consultant ophthalmologist and researcher based in London, who specialises in cataracts, corneal transplantation and Fuchs' Dystrophy alongside ICL, keratoconus and aphakia. He privately practises for The London Clinic and St Thomas' Hospital for Guy's and St Thomas' Private Healthcare, while his NHS base is Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. 

Mr Bhogal, who performs over 500 cataract and refractive procedures each year, prides himself in his comprehensive assessments with clear explanations for patients and calm demeanour during surgery.    

He was awarded an MBBS in Medicine from the University of London in 2005. Following this achievement, he went on to complete basic and higher medical training, including further training at Moorfields' Eye Hospital and Singapore National Eye Centre, before going on to specialise in ophthalmology. He also has a PhD from University College London. 

In his training, he developed an interest in his top specialty, cataracts, which includes multifocal lens, LASIK and ICL surgery, as well as corneal disease and eye problems. Mr Bhogal utilises the high-level skills he was taught to provide bespoke and cutting-edge care for patients that require lens exchange/fixation surgery, iris repair and treatment for complications resulting from previous eye surgery and trauma.   

Further to his clinical and educational accomplishments, Mr Bhogal's research has led to the development of new methods and techniques in corneal transplantation, many of which have been widely adopted here in the UK and internationally. 

Mr Bhogal has been awarded various awards for his published research in ophthalmology. These include the Best Corneal Paper from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Alcon Glaucoma Studies Award and the United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons' (UKISCRS) video award, which he has won twice.

Mr Bhogal's speciality reflects his globally-leading knowledge in Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) corneal transplantation and he is on the scientific advisory board of the Endothelial Keratoplasty Learners Group (EKLG). He is also a keen trainer and runs the regional cataract training programme for South London. He uses his passion for technology and photography to produce educational training videos. He has created the possibility for all trainees to record surgery using smart phones and use this for reflective practise. 

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Mr Sanjay Patel is an expert consultant vascular surgeon in London, Manchester and Thames Valley, specialising in varicose veins, varicose veins surgery, non-surgical treatment of varicose veins, endovascular surgery, endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), as well as a well as complex vascular conditions such as aortic disease, diabetic foot and leg ulcers.

He is currently clinical lead at St Thomas's Hospital for lower limb and diabetes. Mr Patel has contributed to a number of published articles on revascularisation, a pioneering technique that reduces the incidence of amputation.

Mr Patel has recently co-founded the UK Vein Clinic in London and Manchester, exclusively dedicated to the treatment of varicose veins using modern, minimally invasive treatment methods that produce world class outcomes for patients suffering from this condition. The UK Vein Clinic provides treatment with Mr Patel and his team from locations based in London's Harley Street, Maidenhead in Berkshire and central Manchester.

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