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Mr Marcus Cumberbatch is a leading consultant urological surgeon based in Sheffield and Nottingham, who specialises in prostate cancer, prostate biopsy and bladder problems alongside bladder cancer, benign prostate disease and diagnostic treatment. He privately practises at The Thornbury Hospital, Spire Hospital Claremont and The Park Hospital, while his NHS base is Royal Hallamshire Hospital. He is also a senior clinical lecturer at the University of Sheffield.

Mr Cumberbatch has an impressive educational CV, with an MBBS from University College London and MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. As part of his medical school training, Mr Cumberbatch attended the Welcome Institute where he obtained a scholarship to complete an Intercalated BSc in the History of Medicine.

Further educational achievements include foundation training in the Nottingham Deanery, the Academic Clinical Fellowship and a PhD in Cancer Biology. He was also awarded an Academic Clinical Lectureship by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and was granted the Ellison-Cliffe Foundation Award by the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) where he learnt about robot-assisted surgery and novel cancer diagnostics in Melbourne, Australia.   

Mr Cumberbatch is highly respected among his peers, and he has presented at various international conferences in countries including Japan, Spain and Denmark. He holds several leadership positions including principal investigator on a number of NIHR portfolio clinical trials investigating the use of robotics in minimally-invasive surgery, patient outcome meetings and cancer screening.  

His clinical research has featured in a selection of peer-reviewed journals, and he has an international reputation for his cancer epidemiology knowledge. Mr Cumberbatch is a member of various professional organisations, including the European Association of Urology (EAU) and the Medical Defence Union (MDU). Furthermore, he's a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.      
 
In 2021, Mr Cumberbatch published an international multicentre series showing that robotic surgery can be used even in high-risk situations where kidney function is poor or only one kidney is present. These patients previously may have been facing open surgery or lifelong dialysis, but with robotic techniques can now be offered a keyhole operation to remove the cancer with less complications, faster recovery, and preserved kidney function. 

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Mr Sergio Pagliarini is a highly experienced, skilled, and qualified consultant ophthalmic surgeon who posseses expertise in cataract surgery, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vision loss and low vision, dry eyes, and macular and retinal diseases. He is currently practising at The Meriden Hospital, the Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital, and Edgbaston Eye Consultants. 

Mr Pagliarini graduated with honours in medicine and obtained his specialist certificate in ophthalmology in Italy at the University of Bari in 1990. He then spent two years of clinical and research fellowships in medical retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital focusing on age-related macular degeneration research. Thereafter, he continued carrying out clinical research at the University of Rome.

Notably, Mr Pagliarini has, up until now, published over 30 articles in scientific journals on macular degeneration and retinal diseases and has taken part in extreme environment research at the top of the Mount Rosa glacier in Italy, at 4,600m altitude. He is part of an international panel on standardisation of retinal imaging interpretation and is on the advisory boards of a host of established pharmaceutical companies.

Impressively, Mr Pagliarini himself conceptualised and opened a state-of-the-art macular unit in 2011 at the Hospital of St. Cross, Rugby, attracting multicenter clinical research in macular disease and providing an environment for pioneering new diagnostic imaging. Mr Pagliarini has received several clinical excellence awards and was nominated for Macular Society Clinical Services National Awards in 2001, 2012, and 2013. 

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Mr Adam Sierakowski is a highly proficient UK-trained plastic surgeon who specialises in breast augmentation, breast uplift, breast reduction, tummy tuck, liposuction, hand surgery, and reconstructive surgery, to mention but a few. He is currently practising at Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford, Springfield Hospital Chelmsford, Wellesley Hospital Southend and Southend Private Hospital.

Mr Sierakowski graduated from King’s College London in 2003 and began his specialist training in plastic surgery in 2007. This culminated in the award of full accreditation in plastic surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons, FRCS(Plast), in 2013.

Mr Sierakowski is also proud to have met the rigorous standards required to achieve the new Royal College of Surgeons Certification in cosmetic surgery. He has also taken a particular interest in hand surgery, and is one of few plastic surgeons to have successfully been awarded both the British and European Diplomas in Hand Surgery.

He was trauma lead at the St Andrew's Centre for Plastic Surgery, Broomfield Hospital Chelmsford, from 2015 to 2022. Mr Sierakowski is the author of numerous scientific papers in the field of plastic surgery and is a member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and the British Society for Surgery of the Hand.

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Dr Anthony Hammond is a highly respected consultant rheumatologist and leading specialist in minimally invasive pain management based in London. He is renowned for his expertise in rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis and in the interventional management of spinal pain problems, including slipped disc and trapped nerve, amongst others.

Dr Hammond qualified in medicine from Edinburgh Medical School in 1980 before pursuing further training in general medicine and rheumatology in Bristol, Bath and London. During this period, he trained at a number of esteemed institutions including The Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (the Mineral Water Hospital), Bath, The Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital and St Bart’s Hospital, London. In 1992, he was awarded a medical doctorate, with his thesis specialising in the immunopathology of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Dr Hammond served for many years as a general physician and rheumatologist at Maidstone Hospital, later establishing the rheumatology department while combining his practice with clinical research. After developing further interest in pain management, he gained specialist expertise through training with the Spinal Intervention Society. In 2010, he was appointed to help develop a new KIMS private hospital and held the position of clinical chair for several years. Dr Hammond concluded his NHS work at The Horder Centre and King’s College London in spinal pain management in 2018 and now works exclusively in private practice. He sees private patients at The London Spine Clinic and London Medical in the revered Harley Street district.

With an extensive portfolio of academic publications, Dr Hammond is widely regarded as a leading practitioner due his rare expertise in both medical rheumatology and advanced interventional pain management. He continues to be an active researcher and collaborator in a number of ongoing clinical trials. He also holds various teaching responsibilities and is a European instructor and member of the International Spinal Intervention Society. With his wealth of clinical experience, Dr Hammond also serves as a highly esteemed medicolegal expert.

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Miss Zahra Ashena is a highly skilled consultant ophthalmic surgeon with a prominent presence in both London and Essex. She holds expertise in a wide range of eye conditions, offering expertise in cataracts, premium intraocular lenses, dry eyes, pterygium, corneal diseases, and keratoconus.
 


Miss Ashena holds an MD from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and a BSc in Holistic Medicine from the University of Westminster. She completed her ophthalmology training in Severn and KSS deaneries, following which she continued with two additional years of training, focusing on corneal diseases and complex cataract surgeries in Sussex eye Hospital, Brighton.   


With over 2,300 successfully performed cataract surgeries, including lens-based procedures addressing astigmatism and presbyopia, Miss Ashena has demonstrated a remarkable surgical proficiency. Her contributions extend beyond clinical practice, as she actively engages in teaching and research. She currently serves as a teacher, trainer, and supervisor for North East London Ophthalmic Trainees, imparting her knowledge to the next generation of eye care professionals.
 


Miss Ashena's passion for clinical research is evident in her diverse research interests, spanning cataract surgery, intraocular lenses, refractive surgery, corneal diseases, and keratoconus. As a member of prestigious organisations such as the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the UK & Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS), she continues to contribute to the advancement of ophthalmic knowledge.

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Mr Rohit Jain is a highly-experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon in London, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Orpington, Maidstone, Chatham, and Ashford who specialises in hip, knee and trauma. His areas of expertise includes primary hip replacement, hip revision surgery, knee replacement, knee arthroscopy and hip and knee injections.

Mr Jain completed his specialist training on the prestigious North West Deanery Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Training Program. After his training, Mr Jain accomplished his sub-specialist fellowship in hip and knee arthroplasty at the Orthopaedic and Arthritic Institute at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Canada.

During his time there, he was awarded a fellowship from the University of Toronto. This was further complimented by his Sir John Charnley Arthroplasty fellowship at the world-renowned Wrightington Hospital in the UK.

Mr Jain's sub-specialist experience further includes the National BOA Transitional Lower Limb Arthroplasty fellowship and the Academic Exchange Program at the world-renowned EndoKlinik in Germany. During his orthopaedic training, Mr Jain also completed a postgraduate diploma in Orthopaedic Engineering from Cardiff University.

Mr Jain is actively involved in teaching and training medical students and is the Clinical and Educational Supervisor for junior doctors. He is an advanced trauma life support instructor. Mr Jain is a trainer on the Fellow Royal College of Surgeons exam revision courses. 

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Mr Graham Walsh is an award winning consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon based in Huddersfield. He focuses principally on the knee, with concentration on knee replacement, surgery and arthroscopy. He also takes a keen interest in sports injuries.

Mr Walsh completed his medical studies at University College London, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery- MBBS with a focus on medicine. He has a wealth of experience and has worked as a consultant knee surgeon at Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust since 2009

Additionally, Mr Walsh specialises in day case knee replacement surgery, allowing patients to undergo surgery quickly with a rapid recovery time, eliminating the need to stay in hospital for overnight stays.

Mr Walsh has spoken at numerous conferences and is also a member of The British Association for Surgery of the Knee, The British Orthopaedic Association and The Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network.

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Mr Billy Jowett is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in the foot and ankle based on the south coast in Portsmouth, Southampton and Chichester. His areas of expertise include bunion surgery, sports injuries of the foot and ankle, flat feet and arthritis.

After graduating from Guy's and St Thomas' Medical School in 1996, he completed his basic surgical training and orthopaedic training in the Wessex area. In the early years of his career, he was awarded several fellowships, taking him to Seattle, USA, Auckland, New Zealand and Melbourne, Australia, to name but a few. Throughout these fellowships, Mr Jowett worked with world leaders in the field of foot and ankle surgery. 

Mr Billy Jowett has been a consultant orthopaedic surgeon since 2008, and further to his clinical commitments he was Surgical tutor for junior doctors for 6 years at Queen Alexandra Hospital. He also publishes regularly on his specialties and presents internationally about foot and ankle problems.

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Dr Nina Wilson is a distinguished menopause specialist based in Sussex, and founder of the busy women's health clinic One Woman Health. She is renowned for her expertise in menopause-related care, including perimenopause management, body identical hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the management of premature ovarian insufficiency. Committed to enhancing women's health, she has an interest in optimising health as we age. She also provides health screening, wellness promotion, and comprehensive health planning via her 'Whole Woman' health package.

Dr Wilson is accredited to the highest level by the British Menopause Society, holding the advanced certificate. She also holds membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners. She is an experienced speaker and teacher, regularly hosting educational sessions for businesses, profesional colleagues and the public. She also teaches the menopause specialism on the Faculty of Reproductive and Sexual Medicine’s diploma course. Nina has been featured on BBC Radio 4 Woman’s hour and is a regular contributor to media.

She was awarded an MA with honours in physiological sciences from the University of Oxford in 2002, before going on to qualify in medicine from the University of Cambridge in 2008. Alongside clinical practice, she has held a variety of senior leadership roles in the NHS and private sector. She was formerly clinical advisor to NHS chief executive Sir David Nicholson, special advisor to the healthcare regulator (CQC) and head of clinical standards in AI and artificial intelligence for NHS England. She was chief medical officer for Livi, Europe’s largest online healthcare provider, the first digital service to be rated outstanding by CQC.

Nina left her corporate roles to establish One Woman Health, determined to give women’s health the time and attention it deserves. Working to shape a path towards greater equality, she provides in-workplace training in corporate settings, using her specialist medical expertise to dispel common misconceptions about the menopause and educate people on how they can best support their peers through this phase of life. She campaigns for greater awareness around female-specific factors that impact health outcomes and advances in the way we see this phase of life in society. Dr Wilson offers in-person consultations and e-consultations for women all around the country, which can be scheduled through One Woman Health.

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Professor Sanjay Sharma is a highly-reputable cardiologist based in London. He specialises in inherited cardiac diseases, sports cardiology and cardiomyopathy and has a special interest in echocardiography and sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS).  He practices at St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust and other prominent clinics in the capital.

Throughout his career Professor Sharma has used his sports cardiology expertise in roles with some of the UK's biggest sports organisations. He serves as Chair of the Expert Cardiac Committee for the Football Association (FA) and as a cardiac advisor for the British Lawn Tennis Association and British Rugby League. He is also a medical director for Virgin London Marathon, BUPA 10k London, Prudential Ride London and the International Triathlon World Championships. He has been a cardiologist for the Olympic Medical Institute since 2001 and was the lead cardiologist at the London 2012 Olympics.

Professor Sharma is committed to research and training, he is the head of research and professor of inherited cardiac diseases and sports cardiology for St George's University. He is also a senior tutor and lecturer for the Royal College of Physicians and examiner for both St George's and Brighton and Sussex Medical schools. He has written over 20 medical book chapters and haw presented his research findings in over 400 peer-reviewed articles for medical journals.

He has won numerous prizes, including the McGill prize in surgery, two national clinical excellence awards, St George's Excellence in Education Award and the prestigious ESC Vivianne Conraads Outstanding Academic Achievement Award.

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