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Dr Phillip Fletcher is a highly esteemed and exceptionally skilled consultant neurologist who currently practises at HCA UK at The Shard. Specialising in cognitive neurology and language and speech disorders,  Dr Fletcher possesses a notably high level of expertise in migraines, headaches, dementia, epilepsy, as well as Parkinson's disease. 

Dr Fletcher completed an MA in physiology at the prestigious and internationally renowned Oxford University in 2001, before going on to obtain an MBBS in medicine from the University of London in 2004. St. George's University Hospital would be the location where he would then complete his postgraduate medical training. 

Dr Fletcher, who has had his cognitive neurology-focused-research widely published to-date, is also a trusted expert when it comes to movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, memory problems, sudden blackouts, and dizziness, but to mention a few. He impressively also has a PhD qualification to his name, having completed a PhD in cognitive neurology at University College London in 2016. In the same year, he added an FRCP (neurology) qualification to his mightily impressive medical curriculum. 

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Dr Negar Maghsoodi is a leading consultant chemical pathologist and lipid specialist based in Brighton. She specialises in lipids, metabolic syndrome, cholesterol and hypercholesterolemia alongside obesity, and lipid disorders in menopause.  She offers private face to face and virtual consultations in Surrey and Sussex and her NHS base is Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Dr Maghsoodi is an expert in the diagnosis and management of patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia and other genetically inherited cholesterol and triglycerides disorders. She advises on a wide range of investigations associated with high cholesterol and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases including carotid artery scan, coronary artery CT scan and calcium score, and offers a wide range of treatments from statins to more novel lipid lowering injections including PCSK9-inhibitors and Inclisiran. She is also an expert in the management of mild to moderate obesity and supports treatments with oral weight management medications as well as GLP-1 analogue injections such as Ozempic.  

Dr Maghsoodi is highly qualified. She has an MD from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, and then went on to complete higher specialist training in chemical pathology on the South East London Chemical Pathology Rotation at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, King's College Hospital and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. During this training, she was awarded an MSc in Clinical Biochemistry from University College London.
 
She is a respected member of the pathology community as a representative and academic, locally, nationally and internationally. She was the regional representative of College Council for South England and was previously the Clinical Biochemistry Representative for Kent, Surrey and Sussex at the Royal College of Pathologists 2020-2023. Furthermore, Dr Maghsoodi is a visiting senior lecturer at Brighton and Sussex Medical School and regularly participates in clinical trials and studies.
 
Dr Maghsoodi's research has been published in various peer reviewed journals, while she is a member of the European Atherosclerosis Society, HEART UK and The Association for the Study of Obesity.

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Dr Sam Qureshi is a leading geriatrician who sees patients at Highgate Hospital and BMI Hendon Hospital. He also works as a consultant at the Royal Free NHS Trust.

Dr Qureshi, who specialises in stroke/TIA, complex co-morbidity, acute general and geriatric medicine. transient ischaemic attack, and instability and falls, qualified from the Royal Free Hospital in 2000, completing an MBBS. Following this, he successfully undertook training in general and geriatric medicine in a number of different London-based hospitals, including Charing Cross in Barnet and King's College London.

Dr Qureshi, who also notably completed a fellowship in stroke medicine at St Thomas’ Hospital in 2012, is a member of the British Association of Stroke Physicians, the British Geriatric Society, and the Royal Society of Medicine. He has also completed an MRCP, which he obtained from The Royal College of Physicians. 

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Mr Heman Joshi is a consultant general surgeon, with a sub-specialisation in colorectal surgery, whose NHS practice is based at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals Trust. He undertook advanced surgical training in London and Oxford and further sub-specialist training as an International Fellow in Robotic Surgery in South Korea.

He is a co-investigator on several clinical trials and was awarded a PhD for basic science research into pelvic floor dysfunction from the University of Oxford. He is accomplished in minimally invasive surgical techniques (e.g. key-hole, robot-assisted, single-port) which reduce post-operative pain and allow early return to normal activities.

Mr Joshi is a UK Joint Advisory Group (JAG) accredited endoscopist who performs upper and lower gastrointestinal procedures, including stoma reversal LIFT and VAAFT for anal fistula, as well as treatment for bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and incisional hernias. He is an accredited colonoscopist in the national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. He is highly experienced and has performed over 1000 colonscopies in the last 2 years alone. 
 
He is fully committed to undergraduate and postgraduate training at the University of Cambridge, supervising students and foundation doctors undertaking clinical research projects. He also currently holds the position of clinical lead for sepsis at Addenbrooke's Hospital and the clinical lead for endoscopy at Spire Lea Cambridge Hospital.
 
Mr Joshi is a member of several professional medical organisations, including The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) and The Society of American Gastrointestinal Surgeons (SAGES).

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Mr Ahmed Hamouda is a highly respected consultant upper GI and bariatric surgeon based in Kent. He is renowned for his expertise in bariatric surgery, as well as gallbladder and abdominal hernia surgery. He also specialises in reflux surgery and balloon endoscopy procedures.

Mr Hamouda qualified in medicine at Ain Shams University, Egypt in 1992 before pursuing further training within a residency programme in general surgery. He later relocated to the UK to undertake specialty training, including an esteemed year-long laparoscopic biliary fellowship in Glasgow, where he gained invaluable expertise in minimally-invasive cholecystectomy and bile duct exploration procedures. Following the completion of his surgery specialty training, he also completed a six-month advanced bariatric fellowship in a renowned Centre for Excellence in Bariatric Surgery. For over ten years, Mr Hamouda served as an upper GI consultant at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust and is now based at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital, where he is an integral part of the bariatric service, bringing with him his wealth of expertise and experience in endoscopic sleeve, gastric band and gastric bypass procedures, amongst many others. He also sees private patients at the KIMS Hospital in Maidstone, the Benenden Hospital in Cranbrook and Sevenoaks Medical Centre.

Throughout his esteemed career, Mr Hamouda has been involved in the education of medical students and his academic excellence earned him a university lectureship post shortly after graduating in medicine. Additionally, he has published a number of academic papers which appear in peer-reviewed journals. He regularly participates in important meetings within his field and is a member of a number of key professional bodies, including the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society, the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons and the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery. He is also director and lead bariatric surgeon at Weight Loss Surgery Kent.

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Dr Srinivas Lanka is a renowned private consultant psychiatrist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He currently works as medical director and responsible officer at The London Psychiatry Clinic on Harley Street. His areas of expertise lie in neuropsychiatry, ADHD, addictions, depression, burnout, anxiety, and insomnia.

He offers private consultations at 55 Harley Street, London, and online. 

Dr Lanka completed his core training in psychiatry in West Midlands and received membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych). He then subsequently completed higher training in general adult psychiatry from Wales Deanery where he specialised in liaison psychiatry, community and in-patient psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, and forensic psychiatry before receiving a CCT in General Adult Psychiatry with accreditation in liaison psychiatry. He received his postgraduate diploma in clinical neuropsychiatry from the University of Birmingham.

Dr Lanka works collaboratively with his patients, exploring their difficulties, understanding their reasons for visiting, with an aim to meet their hopes and expectations from the treatment. He uses bespoke therapies that work for each individual's preference and their unique circumstance, using a combination of psychological and medical approaches.

In addition to his consultant role, he previously held positions as research & development lead in CAS behavioural health, chair of Neuropsychiatry Steering Group for Cygnet Healthcare, and regional medical director in Cygnet Healthcare.

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Dr Rakesh Amin is a distinguished consultant paediatric endocrinologist and diabetes specialist based in London. With over 30 years of experience, Dr Amin sees child and adolescent patients up to the age of 21, and is renowned for his expertise in growth, thyroid, puberty, adrenal and pituitary disorders, bone related problems, type 1 and type 2 diabetes and childhood obesity.

Dr Amin qualified in medicine with honours at Leeds University Medical School in 1991. He undertook further training in paediatric medicine in London before specialising in paediatric endocrinology through training in Oxford and London. Dr Amin has completed a Master’s in diabetes and endocrinology at King's College London and was also awarded an MD with commendation in 2006 for his research undertaken at Cambridge on the subject of the hormonal determinants of microvascular disease in type 1 diabetes.

He is a fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Dr Amin has served as a consultant in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes since 2005, formerly at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and St. Barts and the London Hospitals. He is currently based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, where he has held a number of leadership roles, including clinical lead of his department. He sees private patients at HCA The Portland Hospital, London Medical and through the International and Private Patient Care at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

With an emphasis on patient-centred care, Dr Amin is friendly and approachable, and is skilled in developing excellent relationships with his patients and their families. He keenly understands the importance of providing jargon-free, clear explanations for children and their guardians and only requests interventions or further action when necessary. Dr Amin is highly experienced in a range of clinical settings and is proud to offer his specialist care to children and families from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Additional to his clinical responsibilities, Dr Amin holds a number of key roles in education. He is an honorary senior lecturer at the Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and is also a clinical and educational supervisor and undergraduate training supervisor in endocrinology. He is a trained mentor and coach.

Dr Amin is a renowned researcher and remains actively involved in various key clinical trials. He has published numerous academic articles which appear in peer reviewed journals. He has been a member of the Clinical Trials and Study Group of the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and has served as a member of the working group for the National Diabetes Audit Dataset. Throughout his esteemed career, he has received numerous awards for his academic work, including numerous Clinical Excellence Awards in recognition of his dedication, skill and expertise.

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Mrs Nadia Soliman is a highly experienced consultant gynaecologist & pelvic surgeon, who currently practices in Dorchester and Poole. Mrs Soliman's areas of expertise include a wide range of gynaecological conditions and treatments, including menstrual disorders, postmenopausal bleeding, menopause management, subfertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, hirsutism, genital prolapse, and gynaecological and pelvic surgery.
 
With over 40 years of dedicated service in the field of obstetrics & gynaecology, Mrs Soliman has built a remarkable medical career. Her academic journey began when she earned both an MB BCh and an MSc from Cairo University. She then trained in the UK, achieving MRCOG and FRCOG qualifications from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She completed her specialty training at hospitals in Bournemouth, Poole and Bristol. Mrs Soliman is renowned for her expertise in menopause and its associated conditions and disorders. She is an accredited specialist in menopause management with the British Menopause Society, the specialist authority for menopause in the UK. She also has extensive experience in abdominal and vaginal surgeries and undertakes 200 surgeries per year on average.
 
Throughout her career, Mrs Soliman has been recognised for her excellence, receiving four Clinical Excellence Awards for her outstanding patient care. Her commitment to advancing medical knowledge extends beyond clinical practice, as she previously served as a college tutor, clinical and educational supervisor and honorary lecturer at the University of Bristol, imparting her expertise to future generations of medical professionals.
 
In addition to her clinical and educational roles, Mrs Soliman has contributed extensively to research in the fields of reproductive medicine and menopause management. She is a member of esteemed organisations such as the British Menopause Society, the British Fertility Society, and the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists. Mrs Soliman has been a medicolegal expert since 2019. She is trained in writing reports an giving evidence in court. She prepares medicolegal texts for personal injury, clinical negligence and causation. 
 
Fluent in both English and Arabic, Mrs Nadia Soliman is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to her patients, backed by her extensive experience, academic achievements, and ongoing commitment to excellence in women's health.

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Mr Abhay Chopada is one of London's leading surgeons specialising in colonic, hernia and gallbladder surgery, as well as operations for anal conditions and the removal of lumps and lesions. He operates from a number of reputable clinics, including the Clementine Churchill Hospital, and has a reputation for compassion and for putting his patients at ease. Mr Chopada has maintained a special interest in healthcare IT over the years and has been at the forefront of helping to implement strategic solutions in the clinical community. He has published several research papers in general surgery and coloproctology, especially in angiogenesis of colon cancer, and through his role as Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College, remains committed to education and training.

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Dr Albert Edwards is a highly experienced consultant clinical oncologist based in Canterbury and sees patients at BMI The Chaucer Hospital and Genesis Care in Maidstone. Dr Edwards also sees patients at Kent and Canterbury Hospital and is a member of the prostate brachytherapy team at Maidstone Hospital.

Dr Edwards delivers non-surgical treatments to people with urological cancers. His specialist interests are image-guided IMRT radiotherapy, prostate brachytherapy, inserting SpaceOAR hydrogel spacers for patients receiving prostate radiotherapy, as well as prostate brachytherapy.

He undertook a radiation oncology clinical fellowship at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto in Canada where he gained extensive knowledge regarding image-guided intensity modulated radiotherapy. He also completed training at the Royal Free Hospital and later a prostate brachytherapy fellowship at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford. During his time there, he spent two years performing real-time prostate seed implant procedures and ran a phase 2S clinical study of focal prostate brachytherapy. This is the third trial of its type in the world.

Dr Edwards undertook his specialist oncology training in Essex and London, working at well-known institutions such as the Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea, Southend Hospital, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and University College London Hospital. He is a principal investigator for several clinical trials in urological and colorectal cancers, his research is published in renowned medical journals.

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