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Dr Michael Michail is a highly esteemed Consultant Interventional Cardiologist based in Sussex who specialises in all aspects of general and interventional cardiology. His private practice is based at the Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital and Spire Montefiore Hospital.

He sees patients with a wide variety of conditions, including chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, blackouts, hypertension and cholesterol (lipid) disorders. Dr Michail also has a specialist interest in the management of coronary artery disease and aortic valve narrowing.

Dr Michail uses the latest in diagnostic technology, including ambulatory electrocardiogram (EGC) and blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography, cardiac CT and cardiac MRI. In addition, he has a vast amount of experience carrying out cardiac procedures, including coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty, pressure wire studies, intravascular imaging and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

Dr Michail completed his medical training at St George's Hospital Medical School in London. Following this, he underwent cardiology training in prestigious tertiary centres in London, including The Heart Hospital UCLH and Barts Heart Centre. He subsequently completed a three-year PhD and interventional fellowship at MonashHeart in Melbourne, Australia in collaboration with University College London. Dr Michail remains active in research and education, and is an honorary clinical senior lecturer at Brighton & Sussex Medical School.

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Dr Kiran Sachane is a leading consultant in anaesthesia and pain medicine in Edinburgh. He is highly-experienced in both the assessment and treatment of pain, including, back and spinal pain, neck and head pain, migraine, fibromyalgia, shoulder pain, and hip and knee pain.

Dr Sachane qualified in anaesthesia before becoming professionally trained as a consultant in pain medicine, working in hospitals in both the UK and India. He completed a prestigious fellowship at the world-renowned centre for pain management, Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool.

Dr Sachane regularly attends lectures and conferences so that his knowledge and skills stay up to date. He regularly teaches trainee and other medical personnel as well as presents abstracts and posters at both national and international conferences.

Dr Sachane is a keen researcher and is involved in researching new forms of neuromodulation as well as medications for the long-term treatment of neuropathy/ pain.

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Mr Abdul Kasem is a highly qualified oncoplastic, reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgeon with private clinics at Harley Street, London Bridge Hospital, BMI Chelsfield Park Hospital, Orpington, BMI The Sloane Hospital and Spire Alexandra Hospital. He has a special interest in breast care (lumps and discharge), breast cancer, breast reconstruction, breast augmentation and breast reduction.

Mr Kasem is an experienced oncoplastic breast surgeon with a specialist expertise in one stop rapid assessment for breast lumps, different breast symptoms, breast screening, family history risk assessment and state of the art management for both benign breast disease and breast cancer. Mr Kasem works within a dedicated multidisciplinary team to provide the best holistic personal care.

Aside from his private practice, Mr Kasem is a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon at King’s College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Mr Kasem completed his training and experience within the Oncoplastic Breast Unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital. He spent 18 months as part-time secondment with the oncoplastic breast surgery team at the Royal Marsden Hospital. He joined the South-East London Breast Cancer Screening at King’s College University and the oncoplastic team at St Thomas Hospital to attend breast cancer patients. Mr Kasem has mastered his surgical skills by attending many international breast care and surgery master classes and workshops.

He offers courses to GPs on the management of breast symptoms. Mr Kasem has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles on topics such as skin-sparing mastectomies and lipofilling and is a member of Editorial Board of the Journal of Annals of Breast Cancer in the USA. He has won as many as 12 WOW! Awards for Outstanding Patients Experience, and was nominated by breast cancer patients for the Pride in Medway Award in 2013.

His breast oncoplastic and cosmetic breast skills include primary breast cancer surgery, breast reconstruction surgery, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast mastopexy (uplift), breast lipomodelling and lipofilling with fat grafting, immediate and delayed breast reconstruction and nipple reconstruction.

Mr Kasem is one of the first certified cosmetic surgeons by the Royal College of Surgeons of England in the United Kingdom.

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Ms Sintija Zagorska is a respected dental hygienist based in St Albans at the revered Regency House Dental Clinic. She specialises in providing patients with world class oral health education and diet counselling. She is also renowned for her expertise in administering in-chair tooth whitening, scale and polish and Air Flow treatments as well as non-surgical periodontal therapy.

Ms Zagorska qualified in dental hygiene in 2019 from the Riga Stradins University in Latvia before pursuing further clinical training. She is an integral member of the specialist team at the Regency House Dental Clinic, providing expert care for patients suffering from advanced gum disease and those undergoing complex dental implant treatment, as well as helping patients to improve their overall oral health. Additional to providing excellent oral health education, Ms Zagorska is highly skilled in administering treatments such as Air Flow, scale and polish and in-chair tooth whitening to help patients optimise their smile.

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Mrs Pradnya Pisal is a highly respected consultant gynaecologist and obstetrician at London Gynaecology. She served as a senior consultant at the Chase Farm and Barnet sites of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. While she has recently retired from her NHS role, Mrs Pisal remains available to contribute her specialised knowledge as required.
 
In her private practice, Mrs Pisal attends to patients at two locations: The London Gynaecology Clinic at Austin Friars and The London Gynaecology Clinic at The Portland Hospital for Women. She also admits patients at the London Clinic Hospital and the Portland Hospital, where she conducts major and minor surgeries.
 
Her areas of expertise cover paediatric-adolescent gynaecology, recurrent miscarriage, early pregnancy management, heavy periods, fibroids, pelvic pain, and endometriosis. Mrs Pisal is proficient in advanced hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery, ensuring the highest standard of care for her patients.

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Dr Ophelia Veraitch is a high-profile, award-winning consultant dermatologist based in London, specialising in hair loss, acne and eczema, rosacea and hyperpigmentation.  Dr Veraitch privately practices at 55 Harley Street and her NHS base is University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Veraitch has expertise in cosmetic dermatology including anti-ageing treatments, chemical peels and light/laser-based therapies. She has her own line of skin and hair products and is the UK and India representative on the International Board of Dermatologists for L'Oreal Paris. 

She works with each of her patients individually, from initial consultation to devising a personalised course of treatments. Most uniquely, she formulates products for her patients to use as part of their everyday skin and hair regimes.   

Dr Veraitch's educational achievements are equally impressive as her clinical practice, having studied at both leading national and international institutions. She has an MBBS and BSc (Hons) in Haematology from Imperial College London and a MRCP (Derm) from St John's Institute of Dermatology, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Furthermore, she underwent a PhD in Dermatology between her BSc and MRCP, at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan.

Dr Veraitch actively publishes original research and reviews in medical journals and book chapters. Her work has been recognised by the medical field and she has been presented with numerous awards, most recently the European Society of Hair Research Fellowship Award.

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Amulya Saxena is an experienced, award-winning Consultant Neonatal and Paediatric Surgeon, based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS, London. He specialises in the surgical management of premature and neonatal babies, as well as complex congenital malformations. He has expertise in management of chest wall deformities (pigeon chest and funnel chest).

Other areas of expertise in general surgical procedures include laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, umbilical hernia repair, undescended testis surgery, tongue-tie release, circumcision, dermoid cysts removal, Meckel’s diverticulectomy, hydrocele surgery, pyloromyotomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, gastro-oesophageal reflux surgery, ovarian cysts and masses, as well as abdominal wall defects and chronic wound management but to name a few.

His current biography speaks volumes of his high regard in the medical profession. Aside from his current position as Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, he was the President of the European Association of Paediatric Surgeons (EUPSA) (2021-2023). He is also the Editor-in-chief of Journal of Paediatric Endoscopic Surgery. He has, thus far in his career, edited two textbooks in Paediatric Surgery, Essentials of Paediatric Endoscopic Surgery as well as Chest Wall Deformities.

Amulya Saxena undertook his paediatric and neonatal surgery medical training at the highly regarded Medical University of Munster, Germany, before becoming Associate Professor and Deputy Director at the Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of Graz, Austria. Prior to undertaking this role, he was a Research Fellow in Surgery at the Boston's Children Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

To-date, he has gained a substantial amount of experience as a medical professional across Europe, America and Japan. Alongside his clinical work, he has published a number of book chapters as well as numerous peer-reviewed articles in medical journals.

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Mr Saif Ul Islam is a highly regarded consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon at Liverpool University Hospitals and Spire Liverpool Hospital. He specialises in primary hip replacement, primary knee replacement, revision hip replacement, endoprosthetic hip and knee reconstruction, hip pain, knee pain, knee arthroscopy, meniscus repair, menisectomy and knee ligament reconstruction. For patients contending with bone-metastasised cancer, he delivers cutting-edge treatments of the highest order.

Having honed his orthopaedic and trauma skills in distinguished global institutions including the Charnley Arthroplasty Centre at Wrightington, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore, University College London Hospital, and Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Mr Islam is steeped in contemporary trauma and orthopaedic techniques and concepts. Within Liverpool University Hospitals, he holds the mantle of hip fracture lead and actively contributes to the Liverpool Metastatic Bone Tumour Service and the Revision Arthroplasty Multidisciplinary Team. His patient-centred approach revolves around evidence-based medical practices and state-of-the-art methodologies, tailoring bespoke treatment plans to attain optimal outcomes.

Beyond his clinical endeavours, Mr Islam teaches local orthopaedic trainees and plays a role as a faculty member in nationally-recognised courses orchestrated by institutions like the Royal College of Surgeons and Wrightington Hospital. His credentials extend to supporting candidates preparing for FRCS Orthopaedics exams, and his research on hip and knee conditions has graced esteemed national and international journals. Notably, he stands as a recipient of the distinguished Orthopaedic Research UK prize, a testament to his exceptional research achievements.

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Mr Thomas Finnigan is a highly esteemed consultant specialist knee surgeon based in Manchester and Wilmslow. He provides a comprehensive range of knee surgeries. His areas of expertise include knee osteoarthritis and knee replacement including partial knee replacements. He specialises in soft tissue injuries around the knee including ligament, meniscal and cartilage injuries. 
 
Mr Finnigan strongly believes in a patient-specific approach and prides himself on tailoring treatment options to each of his patients and their needs. He takes the time to understand their needs, concerns, and goals. He works closely with physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans that promote optimal recovery and long-term outcomes. He takes great pride in his work and is passionate about helping his patients achieve optimal knee health and function.

Mr Finnigan completed his pre-clinical studies at Cambridge University before graduating with distinction at Manchester University. He completed his further surgical training in the North West Deanery. Mr Finnigan was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Knee surgeon at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust in 2019.

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Mr Raghu Vindlacheruvu is a highly respected consultant neurosurgeon with nearly 20 years’ experience. His private practice is in Brentwood and Chelmsford, Essex. He is expert in the diagnosis and treatment in many neurosurgical conditions, focusing primarily on back pain, sciatica, neck pain, spondylolisthesis, brain tumours, and brain aneurysms.

Mr Vindlacheruvu began his medical journey at the world-renowned University of Cambridge, graduating with a MB BChir in 1993. Upon completion of his medical studies and pre-registration year, he undertook basic surgical training in London and became a specialist registrar in neurosurgery in Newcastle, where he spent eight years, gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience. He has a special interest in vascular neurosurgery (aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVM), cavernoma), brain tumours, hydrocephalus and trauma.

He also treats degenerative spinal conditions advising on physiotherapy and medications, undertaking targeted injections and performing surgery where indicated such as cervical disc replacement, and discectomy or decompression throughout the spine. Mr Vindlacheruvu is committed to constantly improving conditions for both patients and surgeons. He spent several years as the clinical lead and head of department at Queen's Hospital, Romford, during which he oversaw huge departmental growth, aiding the development of specialist nurses and adhering to a robust clinical governance framework.

He is actively involved in various medical groups and organisations, currently holding the role of chair of the British Neurovascular Group (elected by peers), and the national neurosurgery lead for Green Surgery Project. Furthermore, he is a member of the National Neurosurgery Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee, Society of British Neurological Surgeons and the British Association of Spinal Surgeons.

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