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Dr Aditi Ghei is a leading anaesthetist and pain management consultant based in London and Hertfordshire, renowned for her expertise in treating low back pain, neck pain and neuropathic pain, alongside fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and pelvic pain.

Dr Ghei offers her services at esteemed clinics such as The Cavell Hospital, OSD Healthcare, Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre, and The Wellington Hospital. Her NHS base is the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

She adopts a patient-centric approach, collaborating closely with individuals to understand their unique needs and develop tailored treatment plans to alleviate their pain and enhance their quality of life.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Ghei is actively involved in research to advance the field of pain management. Her contributions have led to advancements in pain management techniques, benefiting patients across the UK.

Dr Ghei's commitment to excellence has earned her recognition within the medical community, and she continues to be an active member of professional organisations to stay updated with the latest developments in pain management, including the Royal College of Anaesthetists, Faculty of Pain Management and the Difficult Airway Society. She is also a member of the General Medical Council, MDDUS (Medical & Dental Indemnity Protection UK), the British Pain Society and the British Medical Association.

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Ms Michelle Swer is an esteemed consultant gynaecologist at London Gynaecology. She serves as the care group lead for gynaecology and is additionally involved in the abnormal invasive placenta regional service.

 Ms Swer graduated from Trinity College, Dublin, and completed her obstetrics and gynaecology training at reputable London hospitals. She specialises in early pregnancy and gynaecological scanning, with prior experience as a clinical research fellow at UCL. Ms Swer has contributed to publications and book chapters on early pregnancy and obstetrics.
 
Ms Swer finds fulfilment in guiding women through all stages of their reproductive life. Her primary interests include ambulatory gynaecology, including scanning and outpatient hysteroscopy, as well as early pregnancy and menopause management.

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Dr Alexander Lyon is a leading London-based consultant cardiologist, specialising in the field of heart failure, cardiomyopathy, cardio-oncology and Takotsubo syndrome. He is highly experienced, and is well-versed in all aspects of cardiology. Along with his private clinics at Royal Brompton Hospital and in central London, he is also senior lecturer for the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial College London.

Dr Lyon graduated with a first class degree from Oxford University, and gained experience doing post-graduate training in London and Sydney, Australia before setting up private practice in London. He became part of the cardiac medicine research group of Professor Sian Harding and Professor Philip Poole-Wilson. He studied the influence of cardiac gene therapy on ventricular arrhythmia generation. He was awarded the MRC Clinical Research Training Fellowship in 2005, and went on to complete his PhD in 2008.

He is renowned for his research into heart failure and Takotsubo syndrome, and is lead for the heart failure research theme of the Biomedical Research Unit at the Royal Brompton Hospital, funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). 

Dr Lyon holds a number of teaching positions, and regularly presents at national and international events, and is a senior lecturer at Imperial College London.

Dr Alexander Lyon is passionate about improving the quality and the length of life of people with heart failure, and believes that a stronger focus on early detection and treatment is the future of cardiology. 

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Mr Manju Ramappa  is an experienced consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in Stockton-on-Tees. His expertise centers on day-case hip and knee replacements, inpatient hip and knee replacements, unicompartmental knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery and revision hip and knee replacements.
 
Mr Ramappa currently practises privately at the Nuffield Health Tees Hospital. He also holds the post of consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon at the North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. He is highly respected in his field, and is one of the few surgeons in the country who offers day case knee and hip replacement surgery. 

Mr Ramappa is a pioneer in day case hip and knee replacements. He is one of the first few surgeons in UK to pioneer this technique. He has set up a day case hip and knee replacement service at Nuffield Tees Private Hospital and also at North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Trust. He has appeared in several news articles, as seen here and here.
 
Mr Ramappa holds an FRCS(Tr&Orth) qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons, indicating his commitment to orthopaedic surgery excellence. He is also an FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) and MRCS (Member of the Royal College of Surgeons) certified professional. Mr Ramappa's academic background includes an MCh(Orth), MSc(Orth), and MBBS, providing him with a solid foundation in orthopaedic medicine.
 
Besides his clinical work, Mr Ramappa is actively engaged in research and academic activities. You can explore his contributions to peer-reviewed publications on ResearchGate. He is a member of esteemed organisations, including the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Hip Society, and the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
 
Mr Ramappa’s extensive experience, comprehensive education, and dedication to research make him a trusted expert in trauma and orthopaedic surgery, offering patients high-quality care and innovative solutions for hip and knee-related issues.

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Mr Paul Hooper is a leading urogynaecologist who sees patients at Spire Nottingham Hospital. He carries out various different types of gynaecological surgeries, and treatment of conditions such as, incontinence, vaginal prolapse, post-birth problems, pelvic pain and menstrual disorders.

He has been in his current consultant post for over 20 years, having established and developed the urogynaecology service at Nottingham University Hospitals. This service was one of the first units in the East Midlands that is accredited by the British Society of Urogynaecologists. This accreditation ensures that the team delivers, develops and maintains standards that are externally assessed.

Mr Hooper's approach to urogynaecology is to work with women to define troublesome symptoms, carry out necessary investigations and to offer suitable treatment options. Mr Hooper values time to explore the benefits and risks of any proposed treatment. Within general gynaecology, he offers a similar symptoms based approach to most gynaecological problems, including pelvic pain and menstrual disorders.

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Miss Julie Bowring is an esteemed consultant gynaecologist at London Gynaecology. Miss Bowring completed her general gynaecological training in North West London and specialised further in sexual and reproductive health at The Royal Free Hospital, London.
 
Miss Bowring offers private consultations at London Gynaecology's practice locations at the Portland Hospital and their new site in the City of London. Her primary focus is human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the lower genital tract. She's accredited in colposcopy by the BSCCP and serves as the cervical screening provider lead for Homerton Hospital. Additionally, she leads the gynaecology service for the Homerton Anogenital Neoplasia Service, specialising in HPV-related conditions affecting the vagina, vulva, and anal canal.
 
Miss Bowring provides a range of contraceptive methods and sexual health screening, including fitting intrauterine devices and subdermal implants.
 

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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 Gurbinder Nandhara is a top consultant orthopaedic surgeon with a specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery. He diagnoses and treats all foot and ankle problems. His areas of expertise include bunion surgery, flat foot correction, ankle arthritis, heel pain and high arch issues. He also treats sports-related injuries to the foot and ankle for instability, ligament injuries and cartilage defects.

He has a particular interest in plantar fasciitis and can offer treatment for those who have had no improvement with physiotherapy. He can also offer alternative treatments in the form of shockwave therapy and a novel muscle release operation to alleviate pain.

He is happy to see patients with foot problems due to diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis and can offer pain-relieving and deformity correcting operations to help with mobility. For those with big toe joint arthritis and want to preserve movement in the toe, he can offer CARTIVA. This is a new implant for the big toe that may allow more movement and avoid a fusion.

Many of his procedures are now done arthroscopically (keyhole) and don’t require big incisions. This helps with post-operative healing and rehabilitation.

Mr Nandhara has over eight years' experience as a substantive consultant and has a regular NHS practice at the George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton. Since he arrived at The George Eliot Hospital he has helped shape the future of Foot and Ankle Surgery at the hospital. He has now built a comprehensive department treating all aspects of Foot and Ankle problems.

Mr Nandhara has also given opinions on medico-legal issues regarding treatment for foot and ankle problems. He has also been a member of the General Medical Council Fitness to Practice Committee.

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Dr Vasso Terzidou is an award-winning consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist based in London who sees patients at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where she is also the head of a specialised prematurity clinic and is a member of the high-risk pregnancy team. Her specialities include caesarean, antenatal, care preterm, cervical cerclage, and natural birth.

Dr Terzidou provides support and highly skilled obstetric monitoring for women at risk to deliver preterm, giving the highest level of care to ensure a positive experience for all expecting mothers.

Dr Terzidou's work is internationally recognised as scientific research and papers published in international journals. She's also a senior lecturer in obstetrics and gynaecology at Imperial College in London. Dr Terzidou believes that emotional support and a holistic approach are vital in providing a positive birth experience. In 2010, she was awarded a HEFCE senior clinical fellowship for her work as a clinical lecturer in obstetrics and gynaecology at Queen Charlotte's Hospital.

Dr Terzidou is also a member of the Imperial College Parturition Research Group. Her main research interests are the biochemistry and endocrinology of human term and preterm labour and the prediction and prevention of preterm birth.

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Professor Charles Malata is a British and American trained consultant plastic surgeon specialising in breast augmentation (boob jobs), abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), rhinoplasty (nose jobs), breast reconstruction after mastectomy (DIEP flap reconstruction), breast reduction, facelift and body contouring after weight loss. He is the most senior reconstructive breast plastic surgeon at the Cambridge Breast Unit at Addenbrooke's University Hospital, Cambridge and was also voted by his colleagues and peers as one of the top ten breast plastic surgeons in the country. He undertakes the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery both in Cambridge and Peterborough. His before and after photographs can be found in his extensive medical publications.

Professor Malata graduated from the University of Zambia Medical School in 1984 and then carried out his general surgical training on the Newcastle & Leeds University Hospital rotations. He underwent plastic surgery training at the prestigious and world famous Canniesburn Hospital in Glasgow obtaining the Intercollegiate FRCS in Plastic Surgery in 1997. He then took up substantive subspecialty fellowships in breast & cosmetic surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC and Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

He is a research professor (visiting professor) at Anglia Ruskin University School of Medicine and lectures both nationally and internationally on aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery and free flap surgery. He was the President of the European Society for Surgical Research (ESSR) in 2011-2013 and has an active academic and clinical research interest with over 280 publications and currently supervises research projects for PhD & MSc students, registrars and medical students. In addition, he works as an associate editor for Frontiers in Plastic Surgery and is an editorial board member of the European Surgical Research Journal and Gland Surgery Journal. He reviews for multiple professional journals.

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