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Mr Subash Vasudevan is a renowned consultant general and colorectal surgeon, who practices in Colchester, Essex. His areas of expertise include gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, colonoscopy, rectal prolapse treatment, colorectal cancer interventions, and haemorrhoid surgery.
 
Mr Vasudevan has an interest in minimally invasive surgery. He is a pan-European trainer for robotic colorectal surgery, and is the current lower GI cancer lead at ESNEFT. He also holds the position of clinical lead for Innovation and Associate Medical Director at ESENFT. He is widely published in his field and is well respected by peers. He has appeared on national television and news websites for his expertise in robotic surgery 
 
Mr Vasudevan's academic journey reflects his commitment to excellence. He earned his MBBS in 2000, followed by MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2003. He then qualified with the prestigious FRCS (Gen Surg) from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2012. In 2014, he achieved an MD (Res) from the University of London, for his original research into pelvic floor dysfunction. 

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Mr Daniel Ezra is an expert consultant ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeon based in London, specialising in blepharoplasty, brow lift and chalazion alongside facial fat transfer, mid-face lift and oculo-facial plastic and cosmetic surgery. He privately practices at 9 Harley Street and Moorfields Private, the private division of the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital. He also works for the NHS at the same centre.

Mr Ezra is a full-time consultant for the Adnexal department at Moorfields Eye Hospital, where he is the head of the BoNT (Botulinum toxin, or Botox®) service, which predominantly deals with abnormalities of eyelid twitching and facial paralysis. He is also the endoscopic lacrimal (tear duct) surgery lead at the world-leading service.

Mr Ezra's skills as an oculoplastic surgeon were developed through his advanced subspecialty training at both Moorfields Eye Hospital, and as an Interface Fellow in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in Nottingham, where he trained in plastic surgery, ENT surgery and oral and maxillofacial surgery alongside dermatology. 

His esteemed positions of Honorary Lecturer at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at City, University of London, reflect his strong interest in education. He frequently lectures both nationally and internationally, and is actively involved in the surgical training of medical students. 

Mr Ezra regularly speaks at international meetings, and is widely published, with numerous papers and book chapters to his name. His research work as a clinical lecturer for the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has received several prizes including a European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS) award, a BOPSS (British Oculoplastic Surgery Society) award and the British Thyroid Association (BTA) prize.

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Dr Mark Edward Thomas is an esteemed Consultant specialist in Nephrology, Hypertension and Internal medicine with over 30 years of experience. Dr Thomas has a busy practice providing patient-centred care on a range of kidney disorders including chronic kidney disease, diabetic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis and acute kidney injury, as well as seeing patients with hypertension and urinary tract infection. He has been accredited as a Clinical Hypertension Specialist of the European Society of Hypertension. 

Dr Thomas originally qualified from the University of London and secured a highly competitive Renal Fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine in the USA. He completed a medical thesis focused on proteinuric renal disease, and trained under leading internal medicine specialists including Professors John Walls and Bryan Williams.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Thomas has chaired three NICE guideline groups. As an expert witness for Professor Richard McLaren, Dr Thomas was a key figure in the independent commission into Russian state-sponsored doping in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. The commission found that drug containing urine specimens for athletes had been switched to drug free urine samples, and doctored with the addition of salt. He is a senior examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham. He is a co-author of the Springer textbook for Doctors: Understanding Kidney Diseases, now in its second edition and recently published in 2020.

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Dr Khosro Basirat is a highly esteemed dentist based in Barnet, North London who specialises in advanced cosmetic, implant, and restorative dentistry. With a creative and solutions-based approach, Dr Basirat’s clinical expertise focuses on dental implants, composite veneers, dental crowns, and bone augmentation procedures, such as bone grafting, bone expansion, and open and closed sinus lifting.

Dr Basirat qualified in dentistry in 1994 from The Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, one of the foremost medical universities in the world. Following his initial appointments, Dr Basirat relocated to the UK, having acquired proficiency in complex dental systems and technologies. Dr Basirat later went on to accomplish extensive postgraduate training in Implantology, including state-of-the-art institution with the illustrious dental implant surgeon Professor Hilt Tatum in Harley Street.

Currently, Dr Basirat is the founder of the renowned Mona Lisa Smiles dental practice, where he also holds the position of principal dentist. As the name indicates, patients at Mona Lisa Smiles are welcomed with a comprehensive range of dentistry possibilities that are tailored to meet individual needs, all within an artistic environment.

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Dr Hannah Douglas is a highly accomplished consultant cardiologist who specialises in adult congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, chest pain, angina, echocardiogram, and coronary angiography. She currently practises at The Cardiac Clinic, which is part of HCA Healthcare. 

Dr Douglas, who completed her first official medical degree at Queen's University Belfast, successfully undertook the majority of her medical training at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast before joining Guy's and St Thomas' as a sub-specialty fellow. Dr Douglas possesses additional skills in transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiogram procedures, both day case and peri-procedural. Other areas of expertise that Dr Douglas holds include high blood pressure, cardiomyopathy, low blood pressure, heart murmurs, and heart failure. 

Notably, she has, to date, conducted extensive and detailed research on chronic total occlusive coronary disease with the use of cardiac MRI, cardiomyopathy in pregnancy, placental dysfunction, and identification in cardiovascular risk factor prediction, as well as pulmonary hypertension in pregnancy and long-term cardiovascular health in women of childbearing age. She has and continues to publish an impressive amount of peer-reviewed articles in established medical journals and publications. 

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Professor Nick Makwana is a distinguished consultant paediatrician based in Birmingham, specialising in child allergies, paediatrics, immunotherapy, eczema, food allergies, and hay fever. With over 25 years of experience, Professor Makwana has demonstrated expertise in providing comprehensive care for children with various medical needs.
 
He currently serves as a consultant paediatrician at Edgbaston Private Medical Practice, Consulting Rooms Birmingham, and the Birmingham Treatment Centre.  His NHS practice is based at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust where he has led the development of a nationally recognised paediatric allergy service that sees over 3000 children per year.
 
Professor Makwana's academic journey began with an MBChB from the University of Birmingham in 1996. He furthered his education with a PCME from the University of Wolverhampton in 2004 before going on to graduate with an MD from the University of Liverpool in 2010. He then qualified as an Accredited European Paediatric Allergist through the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2016.
 
In addition to his clinical practice, Professor Makwana has made significant contributions to research and education. He has served as the Group Director for Women and Child Health at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals (2018) and Chair of the Paediatric Committee of BSACI (2021). He also serves as the Paediatric MBChB Curriculum Lead at the University of Birmingham since 2017. He has co-authored the national BSACI guidance on milk allergy and use of peanut immunotherapy.  Professor Makwana's efforts have been recognised with accolades such as Fundraiser of the Year and being highly commended for the Excellence in Customer Care Award from the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.
 
Professor Makwana is dedicated to providing compassionate care and advancing the field of paediatrics. His unwavering commitment to his patients and contributions to medical education make him a highly respected figure in the healthcare community.

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Miss Tena Walters is a highly-experienced consultant breast surgeon at the London Breast Clinic which is part of 108 Harley Street Medical, a multi-faceted centre of medical excellence. Her areas of expertise include breast lumps, family history of breast cancer, breast pain, breast cancer, breastfeeding and all aspects of benign and malignant breast problems.

Miss Walters qualified from the Medical College of St Bartholomew's Hospital in 1983 and went on to become the lead clinician in the Breast Unit at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup in 1998 and later lead clinician in oncology in 2002.

She is focused on providing the best treatment and care possible, with early diagnosis and management among her areas of special interest. Miss Walters also specialises in the effects of HRT on breast tissue, having amassed over 20 years experience at the London Breast Clinic alone.

Miss Walters is regularly published in peer-reviewed medical journals such as the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, the European Journal of Surgical Oncology and the British Journal of Surgery. She has also written for numerous magazines and recently collaborated with the BBC on a documentary about breast cancer genetics.

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Mr David Thyagarajan is a highly respected consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Sheffield who specialises in shoulder and elbow surgery. He is renowned for his expertise in shoulder and elbow pain, shoulder injection and shoulder arthroscopy as well as elbow and shoulder joint replacement, including both primary and secondary revision surgery.

After qualifying in medicine in 1994, Mr Thyagarajan undertook his higher surgical training in trauma and orthopaedic surgery in Bristol and he gained a specialist fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons within the trauma and orthopaedics section. He was awarded a highly sought-after advanced shoulder and elbow fellowship at Nottingham Shoulder and Elbow Unit where he gained invaluable experience in treating a high volume of complex cases. Additionally, Mr Thyagarajan travelled to centres for excellence in shoulder and elbow surgery in Houston and San Antonio, Texas, USA to acquire detailed knowledge and expert skill in performing innovative surgical techniques from renowned leaders in the field of orthopaedics.

With his wide-ranging expertise in shoulder and elbow surgery, Mr Thyagarajan’s areas of interest include sports injuries, instability, degenerative disease and related joint replacement, including highly complex cases. He sees private patients at the Circle Health Group Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield.

In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Mr Thyagarajan remains actively involved in research in his key areas of interest and is a leading name in the field of trauma and orthopaedics. He has published numerous academic papers which appear in esteemed peer-reviewed journals and also acts as a reviewer for The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. He frequently speaks at national and international conferences and has shared his research at key meetings of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the British Shoulder and Elbow Society. Mr Thyagarajan was also an invited speaker at the 2016 International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in South Korea, sharing his expertise in arthritis and arthroplasty symposium sessions.

Mr Thyagarajan is also an esteemed educator and is a senior clinical lecturer at the University of Sheffield. He regularly teaches students and surgical trainees in orthopaedics and also delivers key training for fellow medical professionals. Additionally, he is a faculty member on shoulder and elbow advanced surgical techniques courses and supervises specialist trainees in orthopaedics and shoulder and elbow fellows within his role at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He is a member of a number of prominent professional bodies, including the British Orthopaedic Association, British Shoulder and Elbow Society and the European Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

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Dr Sarah Barker is an expert consultant clinical psychologist based in London with over 20 years of experience. She specialises in chronic pain, dental phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, physical health, anxiety and depression.

Dr Barker has extensive experience working with individuals, groups, families and couples treating a wide variety of both psychological and physical conditions. She has completed additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), systemic therapy, mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which has led to her publishing research on narrative approaches, chronic pain and chronic illness. Dr Barker has also undertaken Level I and II training in EMDR which she finds useful in addressing the trauma that can be a cause of a chronic condition.

Concerning chronic pain and dental anxiety, Dr Barker held an NHS post at Kings College Hospital dealing with patients who are experiencing chronic facial pain. She has conducted research to evaluate the impact of iatrogenic nerve injury, for example from surgical trauma, in more detail.  She has spoken at national conferences to Dentists and Pain Doctors, and has published articles on psychology applied to dentistry and surgery. She has also developed a multidisciplinary day workshop for trigeminal nerve injury patients after many years of clinical and managerial positions dealing with outpatient and residential pain management.

She is also an active member of the British Psychological Society, the Faculty of Clinical Health Psychology, the Division of Clinical Psychology and the British Pain Society.

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Dr Giada Frontino is a leading consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist based in London with over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of women’s health, specialising in  irregular cycles and abnormal periods, perimenopause and menopause, polycystic ovary syndrome, recurrent UTIs and bacterial vaginosis. She offers adolescent and paediatric gynaceological care, as well as gynaceological care for adults. Dr Frontino sees private patients at 25 Harley Street and at OneWelbeck London.

Dr Frontino originally qualified from the State University of Milan, Italy. She undertook her Obstetrics and Gynaecology training in Milan, Hong Kong and Louvain, and then completed a specialty degree in obstetrics and gynaecology, focusing on Adolescent Gynaecology, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis and fetal ultrasound. Dr Frontino joined the prestigious obstetrics and gynaecology unit at Clinica Mangiagalli in Milan in 2008, managing benign gynaecology and high-risk pregnancy cases, and later carried on as a tertiary referral centre specialist and clinical researcher for diffuse uterine adenomyosis until 2015, when she relocated to London. Dr Frontino is currently collaborating with the University of Roehampton in London in the areas of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Menopause.

Further to her main areas of expertise, Dr Frontino provides fertility and pregnancy scans for fallopian tube patency (with HyCoSy / HyFoSy and Hysterosonography) as well as early pregnancy scans. With a gentle and empathetic bedside manner, Dr Frontino is highly regarded for her clinical expertise and thorough holistic approach, as well as her ability to reassure and build a rapport with every patient she meets, easing anxieties and fears.

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