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Dr Marc Atkin is a top consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and internal medicine operating privately at the BMI Bath Clinic. His areas of expertise lie in treating diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, obesity and diseases of the adrenal & pituitary gland.

Dr Atkin has practised as a consultant in Bath since 2012. He is currently Clinical Lead for the Diabetes & Endocrinology department in the Royal United Hospital in Bath and the Diabetes Clinical Lead for the SW Cardiovascular Network for NHS England.

Before becoming a consultant, he graduated from Southampton Medical School in 1997 and completed his training in several hospitals in South England. He began researching into cardiovascular disease in diabetes with Professor Cummings in Portsmouth and thereafter obtained an MD in 2011.

Aside from his consultancy work, Dr Atkin is a committee member of Association British Clinical Diabetologists & T1DCC and is on the Diabetes Steering Committee of Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire STP in South West England. He has also written several national diabetes policies and strategies for several diabetes organisations including NHS England and Diabetes UK. Dr Atkin has also chaired and presented at numerous national meetings and is a lead judge on the Quality in Care National Diabetes Awards.

While he has an interest in service development and innovation in service delivery, Dr Atkin also has interests in Healthcare IT, looking at new ways to improve care for diabetic patients.

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Dr Rene Roux is a leading consultant medical oncologist with over 25 years’ experience who specialises in the diagnosis and systemic treatment of breast cancer and gynaecological cancers such as ovarian cancer. As a specialist, Dr Roux is renowned for her expertise and precision in the use of hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted agents (including PARP inhibitors and CDK4/6 inhibitors) for cancer management.

She consults privately at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital, Oxford, at The Chiltern Hospital, and at GenesisCare Oxford. As well as this, Dr Roux also manages a busy NHS practice at Oxford University Hospitals, where she serves as operational lead and as chair for the systemic anti-cancer treatment service in addition to her consultant duties.

Dr Roux originally qualified from the University of Cape Town in 1997. She then trained in London, in internal medicine at St Mary’s Hospital and in medical oncology at The Royal Marsden, before going on to complete formal research at the prestigious Institute of Cancer Research. Dr Roux accomplished her higher specialist training in medical oncology at The Royal Free, University College Hospital and Mount Vernon Hospital, and was awarded membership to the Royal College of Physicians in 2003. She joined Oxford University Hospitals as a consultant in 2016.

Alongside her clinical practice, Dr Roux is a principal investigator for multiple national and international clinical trails in breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and advanced cervical cancer. She is the gynaecological sub-specialty lead for the Thames Valley Cancer Research Network and the appointed oncology lead for the Oxford Specialist Oncology Menopause multidisciplinary team, and is also a member of various professional organisations including the British Gynaecological Cancer Society.

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Mr David Redfern is an exceptionally esteemed, trusted, highly trained and experienced London-based orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in foot and ankle problems. He is internationally recognised for developing minimally invasive techniques for treating foot and ankle-related conditions, and treats the full spectrum of foot and ankle complaints. He also has a vast amount of experience when it comes to medicolegal work. 

Dr Redfern possesses, to say the least, quite the impressive medical cirriculum to-date. One of the most notable aspects of his medical work thus far in his remarkable career has been inventing the MICA technique (Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin) as an incredibly effective minimally invasive treatment option for correcting bunions through the use of keyhole surgery. 

To-date, Mr Redfern has performed a substantial amount of minimally invasive foot and ankle surgical procedures throughout the past decade and was the first surgeon responsible for first introducing these modern, innovative and well-regarded minimally invasive techniques throughout Europe, Australia, as well as the US. 

Outside of his clinic, he teaches and lectures nationally and internationally and is both a writer and a reviewer for a range of prestigious, peer-reviewed journals. He forms an integral part of numerous professional bodies including the European Foot and Ankle Society, for which he serves as a council member. 

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Dr Manas Sinha is a vastly experienced consultant cardiologist based mainly in Wiltshire, also attending to patients in Dorset and Hampshire. He specialises in all areas of cardiology, particularly cardiac screening, high blood pressure and angina. His personalised patient care over twenty-five years of experience, thirteen of those as a consultant, has enabled him to grow into one of the most respected cardiologists in his region.
 
After graduating from St George's, University of London in 1994, Dr Sinha received his MD for research in acute coronary syndromes. He later received cardiology training in both London and Wessex before accepting consultant cardiologist positions at both Salisbury District Hospital and Nuffield Health Bournemouth.
 
Dr Sinha is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, which is one of the highest honours that can be given to a physician. Additionally, he is a member of numerous organisations including the British Medical Association, British Cardiovascular Interventional Society, General Medical Council and Medical Defence Union.

He has also written and contributed to numerous cardiological publications.

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Mr Aires Lobo is a leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon who practises in Bedford, North London and Central London. With a medical career spanning more than 20 years, he has gained highly skilled and renowned expertise in his field.

Among his numerous areas of expertise are cataract surgery, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, laser retinopexy, blepharitis, dry eye and watering eye. Furthermore, Mr Lobo ensures he uses the most up-to-date techniques and medications to provide the utmost quality ofpatient care.

He also dedicates his career to research with his research interests being targeted towards medical retina, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. In 2011, he was nominated for the Macular Disease Society's annual Clinical Services of the Year Award, which recognises his outstanding efforts in helping to improve the quality of life in patients with macular disease. 

Furthermore, as Mr Lobo continues to even further hone his skills, he also participates in the teaching of peers and auxiliary medical staff as well as GPs. What's more, he is an approved examiner of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

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Mr Ian Beckley is a leading Consultant Urologist based in Leeds. His areas of expertise include general urology, male and female incontinence, weak bladder, urodynamics, circumcision, urinary tract infection, female urology, functional urology, neurourology and urinary tract reconstruction.

Mr Beckley consults privately at Spire Methley Park Hospital. He originally qualified with an MBBS and an intercalated BSc in Neuroscience from University College London Medical School. He undertook his basic surgical training on the prestigious Hammersmith rotation and obtained a MSc in Surgical Science before going on to complete six years of higher urological surgical training in Yorkshire.

As a trainee, he was awarded a female urology bursary from the British Association of Urological Surgeons. Mr Beckley was also accepted onto the European urology scholarship program through which he undertook a clinical attachment in Functional and Neurourology in Leuven, Belgium.

Mr Beckley was appointed as a Consultant Urologist at Mid-Yorkshire Teaching Trust in 2014, where he has developed a specialist tertiary referral practice in female, functional and neurourology. He has written numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of several professional bodies including the British Association of Urological Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons and the European Board of Urology.

Mr Beckley has lectured extensively in female urology, neurourology and incontinence on a national and international level. Mr Beckley's professional experience spans both private and NHS settings, and is committed to delivering the highest quality of urological care.

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Dr Nadeem Qazi is a leading interventional & musculoskeletal radiologist based in London. He works alongside some of the best physicians in London with whom he provides a comprehensive imaging service including CT and MRI, ultrasound and plain film radiography. Dr Qazi offers a full range of interventional procedures including peripheral vascular angiography and stenting, vascular access services, interventional oncology services including chemoembolisation and radiofrequency ablation, in addition to uterine fibroid embolisation and varicocele embolisation.

He offers these treatments at Alliance Medical Marylebone, a prestigious private clinic in the heart of London. His practice is mainly geared towards musculoskeletal imaging and intervention. He sees a diverse range of patients including celebrities, elite athletes and professional dancers and actors from the West End stage. He works very closely with some of the leading physiotherapists and orthopaedic consultants and was selected to work with the dancers of the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ the last two seasons. He offers the full spectrum of bone and joint imaging and guided injection therapies including steroid injections and platelet rich plasma therapy. In addition to his private practoice, he is also the clinical lead in interventional radiology and MSK imaging at Imperial College Healthcare.

Dr Qazi has an exceptionally diverse medical career. Originally qualifying in medicine in 1994 from Imperial College London, he read for an MD in HIV Medicine & Immunology at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, prior to beginning specialist radiological training in 2003. In 2008, following his election as a fellow to the Royal College of Radiologists, he underwent sub-speciality training in interventional radiology, at King’s College, London. In November 2009, Dr Qazi was appointed consultant interventional & musculoskeletal radiologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Subsequently, in 2013 he completed academic enrichment fellowships in musculoskeletal radiology at the world renowned Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, followed by a visiting fellowship at the University of California in San Diego & Los Angeles working under the auspices of Chief of Osteology professor Donald Resnick. He is committed to expanding the repertoire of treatments he offers with brand new pioneering interventions and treatments. He is actively involved in a number of research projects as lead radiologist, as well as audits assessing the effectiveness of newly-introduced services. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and has lectured both nationally and internationally.

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Mr Ibrahim Roushdi is a highly accomplished consultant orthopaedic hand surgeon with over 15 years of extensive experience in the field. He is based in Shrewsbury and Oswestry, where he has established himself as a leading expert in various areas of orthopaedic surgery, specialising in wrist surgery, wrist arthritis, thumb arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, thumb joint replacement, and hand surgery.

Mr Roushdi's completed his MBBS at the renowned St George’s Hospital Medical School in 2005, where he laid the foundation for his medical career. 
 
Following his education, Mr Roushdi completed his orthopaedic training on the South West Thames rotation, earning his FRCS(orth) in 2013. He later was awarded the prestigious British Diploma in Hand Surgery in 2016, showcasing his commitment to the advancement of his specialty.
Alongside the aforementioned areas, he also possesses expert knowledge in various areas of orthopaedics, including Dupuytren’s contracture,  nerve surgery, and wrist arthroplasty.
 
In addition to his clinical expertise, Mr Roushdi is actively involved in research and academia. He has a notable record of multiple research publications and serves as a regular speaker at conferences, contributing significantly to the orthopaedic field's knowledge and advancements. His dedication to education and research has earned him recognition as a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and membership in prestigious organisations such as the British Orthopaedic Association and the British Society for Surgery of the Hand. 

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Professor Khurshid Akhtar is an extensively trained consultant general and upper GI (gastrointestinal) surgeon who is renowned for his skill.

He has a sub-specialist interest in the surgical management of gallstones, hiatus hernia, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett’s oesophagus. He performs a large number of complex stomach and oesophageal surgery in his NHS practice and in his private practice, which includes oesophageal cancer and stomach cancer surgery. 

Professor Akhtar's routinely performed surgical procedures include advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery as well as open surgery. He takes into account the personal wishes and requirements of each patient in order to provide the best possible outcomes for each patient. 

The majority of Professor Akhtar's postgraduate surgical training took place in the North West of England. His ambition for his sub-speciality led him to specialist centres in Japan and the US for further training. In 2000 he began working as a consultant surgeon in the Pennine NHS Trust, and later joined Salford Royal University Teaching Hospital in 2010. Currently, patients can access his private surgical care at his clinics in BMI The Alexandra Hospital, Spire Manchester Hospital and The Wilmslow Hospital.

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Dr Margarita Burmester is a leading consultant paediatric specialist based in London with over 30 years’ experience who is trained in all aspects of paediatrics. This includes preventative paediatric care, general paediatric care, paediatric cardiac intensive care and paediatric critical care, as well as child development, child health education, infant colic, and health screening and surveillance.

With a passion for preventing ill health, Dr Burmester is the co-founder and director of the renowned The Bright Futures Health™ programme, an extensive all-encompassing health surveillance and screening programme for families based on the American Academy of Pediatrics model. This programme is currently available at 77 Wimpole Street and at the Chiswick Medical Centre, where Dr Burmester consults privately, offering paediatric care, child health surveillance, and health check-ups.

Dr Burmester qualified from St Thomas’ Hospital Medical School, University of London, in 1989. Since then, she has worked in Canada at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, in the USA at Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard University, and in London at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Dr Burmester was awarded her postgraduate certification in clinical education from King’s College University London in 2016, and has been both a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority and a Member of the Academy of Medical Educators.

In addition to her dedicated private practice, Dr Burmester has been a consultant paediatric intensivist at the Royal Brompton Hospital, London since 2002, where she was director of paediatric intensive care from 2009-2023. In 2008, Dr Burmester founded the multiple prize winning patient-safety educational SPRinT (Simulated Interprofessional Team Training) programme at Royal Brompton Hospital, with the objective of enhancing patient care.

Dr Burmester was the president of the Paediatrics and Child Health section of the Royal Society of Medicine from 2018 to 2021, and is a senior lecturer at the National Heart and Lung Institute. She has authored multiple publications, presented at numerous lectures, and has developed patented tools for patient care improvement. Dr Burmester's clinical performance has been recognised nationally through receiving the silver clinical excellence award given to the top 1.8% of all consultants, and she is a co-recipient of a prestigious Wellcome Trust Award.

Following her many quality improvement initiatives, Dr Burmester has been appointed “Q” fellow by the Health Foundation UK. As paediatrician and mother of three children, Dr Burmester is passionate about prioritising children's futures and understands the importance of maximising children’s health so that they can look forward to the brightest possible future.

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