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Mr Paul O'Flynn is a highly esteemed consultant ENT/head and neck surgeon based in London who specialises in tonsillectomy, tracheostomy and flexible nasendoscopy procedures, as well as laryngeal and parotid gland surgery, salivary gland surgery, and nasal and sinus surgery. As a specialist, Mr O'Flynn is also renowned for his proficiency in the treatment of conditions such as ear infections, deafness, head and neck cancer, neck lumps including thyroid swellings, glue ear, and rhinitis. He has over 30 years of consultant-level experience.

Mr O'Flynn, who consults privately at The Wellington Hospital, qualified from University of London in 1982. He trained at Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham and Derby Royal Infirmary, and Charing Cross Hospital before going on to undertake his higher specialist ENT training at the prestigious Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital. Mr O'Flynn was transferred to University College London Hospital in 2005, and has since held a number of senior positions, including lead ENT head and neck surgeon, chair of the head and neck multidisciplinary team, and chair of the North London Cancer Network.

As a leading figure in his specialty, Mr O'Flynn has twice been elected to the council of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, first in 2012 and second in 2018. He was also the President of the Laryngology and Rhinology section at the Royal Society of Medicine from 2013 to 2014. Additional to his surgical commitments, Mr O'Flynn is closely involved in medical education. He is the chair of the JCIE Board in Otolaryngology, an intercollegiate examiner for the FRCS in Otolaryngology, and an honorary professor at Deenath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre in India. In recognition for his illustrious trajectory in healthcare, Mr O'Flynn is notably the recipient of a distinguished UK National Silver Clinical Excellence Award.

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Mr Sameer Trikha is an internationally recognised consultant ophthalmic surgeon based in London who specialises in premium cataract surgery, as well as the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma using the latest minimally invasive technologies, such as Istent, Preserflo microshunt and SLT laser. In addition to eye diseases, Mr Trikha is also an expert in the management of general ophthalmic conditions, such as dry eyes and styes, and has extensive experience providing lens replacement (intraocular lenses). Alongside his NHS work at King’s College Hospital, Mr Trikha currently consults privately at the acclaimed London Clinic Eye Centre and at 10 Harley Street.

Mr Trikha qualified from the University of Southampton with distinction and completed his training in ophthalmology in the Wessex region. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2012 and then obtained an MBA in Healthcare Management from Imperial College, London in 2015, before going on to accomplish two prestigious fellowships in glaucoma: a research clinical fellowship at the renowned Singapore National Eye Centre and a clinical fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Further to his world class ophthalmology practice, Mr Trikha is actively involved in research and surgical education, and has authored more than 25 peer reviewed academic papers as well as one book and two book chapters. He regularly lectures about glaucoma at UK and international conferences and also holds editorial positions at several ophthalmology publications including the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

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Mr Nev Davies is a consultant in trauma and orthopaedic (T&O) surgery based in Reading. He specialises in paediatrics, adult knee repair and arthritis alongside ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair and sports injuries. He privately practices as part of the Reading Foot & Ankle Unit team at Circle Reading Hospital and Spire Dunedin Hospital and as a sole practitioner at Rutherford Cancer Centre Thames Valley. He is also a NHS consultant at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Mr Davies prides himself in his dual practice, in which he treats all musculoskeletal conditions that manifest in children as well as adult knee conditions. He is one of the few surgeons in the UK with expertise in dealing with knee problems in patients of all ages including newborn babies and elderly people. This is reflected in the many referrals he receives from all over the country, regarding a second opinion for difficult cases.

Mr Davies graduated from the medical school at St Mary's Hospital, London, in 2000. After this, he worked at various esteemed medical establishments such as Kingston Hospital and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London. He also spent six years on the Oxford Specialist Registrar Rotation in T&O before beginning his consultant role at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Mr Davies is active in education and research. He is the orthopaedic tutor at the Royal Berkshire Hospital where he trains junior doctors in the department, and a guest lecturer for the AO Paediatric Trauma course and the UK Miller Revision course. He also spoke at the first Children’s Knee Conference in Sheffield in 2018 and the Warwick Sports Knee Conference in 2019.

His passion for the prevention of children's sports injuries has resulted in him leading a group of UK knee surgeons investigating the topic. Mr Davies, who has as an international children's fellowship at The Children's Hospital at Westmead in Sydney, Australia, and is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (England), is the author of the successful FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons) exam book, 'FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics Viva'

Mr Davies is also dedicated to fundraising. He raised over £10,000 for the Royal Berks Charity, which supports the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, by running the famous Race to the Stones 100km race in 2019.

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Ms Adeola Olaitan is a highly esteemed consultant gynaecological oncologist at The Wellington Hospital. She specialises in the prevention, early detection and treatment of gynaecological cancers which include: ovarian cancer, uterine (womb or endometrial) cancer, cervical cancer, vaginal and vulval cancer. She can see women with symptoms suggestive of gynaecological cancer within a week or even sooner as the urgency dictates.

She is an accredited colposcopist, catering to patients with abnormal cervical screening (smear) findings, and conducts outpatient treatment, where appropriate, for this condition.
 
In addition, she is happy to see women with general gynaecological concerns like menorrhagia, (heavy periods) irregular menstrual cycles, and pelvic discomfort.

She conducts routine gynaecological examinations including HPV testing and cervical screening, (smear tests) and chlamydia screening. She offers Mirena coil insertion (with the option of sedation) and HPV vaccination.

Ms Olaitan was appointed consultant gynaecological oncologist at University College Hospital in January 2002. She completed her qualification at University College Hospital London in 1987, followed by specialised training in gynaecological oncology at St Michael's Hospital Bristol. Currently, she holds the position of honorary associate professor at UCL, and has over 50 peer-reviewed publications, books  and book chapters. She is an active member of the British Gynaecological Cancer Society, the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, as well as the International Gynaecological Cancer Society.

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Mr Aimen Amer is a leading consultant transplant and general surgeon based in Tyne and Wear. He specialises in hernia surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction and gallbladder disease alongside liver, kidney and pancreas transplantation. He privately practises at Spire Washington Hospital while his NHS base is the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Mr Amer, who has performed over 400 keyhole gallbladder and hernia repair procedures to date, and over 200 abdominal transplantation procedures, is highly qualified. He has been awarded an MBChB, PhD and MSc as well as a PGCert and FRCS.

Mr Amer has a specialist interest in benign hepatobiliary disease and abdominal wall hernias, and has extensive expertise in minimally invasive hernia and gallbladder surgery. He plays a leading role in delivering day case surgery at his NHS base, and is accomplished in developing multimodal-enhanced recovery pathways after surgery. His aim is to empower and better prepare patients for surgery, promoting a faster recovery as a result. In addition, he is a member of the national Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Steering Group for Transplantation and Clinical Lead for Organ Utilisation and Donation Surgery. 

Mr Amer is also a respected name in clinical academia. He is an associate clinical lecturer at Newcastle University and a lead trainer at the Northern Surgical Training Centre. His research, which includes over 15 peer-reviewed articles and over 50 presentations, has been published in several journals and presented in national and international specialist meetings. 

He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, a council member of The British Hernia Society (BHS) and The European Hernia Society (EHS), as well as The European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) and the British Transplantation Society.     

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Dr Federico Tinti is a highly experienced specialist periodontist (a specialist in gum care and treatment). He is an expert in both aesthetic and functional gum procedures and his range of expertise includes treatment for advanced gum disease (periodontitis) and surgery in preparation for dental prosthetics.

He began his medical studies at the University of Bologna, Italy and received his surgical and clinical training from New York University. After this training, he was awarded an MSc in periodontics from London's King's College.

Dr Tinti works with cosmetic dentists and hygienists, depending on a patient's needs, to ensure that patients receive the most thorough and effective result. Furthermore, he is a member of the British Society of Periodontology.

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Professor Peter Andrews is one of London's most highly skilled ENT surgeons. Operating at his 104 Harley Street clinic and the Royal National ENT Hospital, he specialises in rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, sinusitis, tonsillectomy, laryngoscopy investigations, facial plastic surgery, and allergy testing.

Outside of his clinic, Professor Andrews also serves as a professor of rhinology at University College London, and forms an integral part of numerous prestigious professional bodies such as the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and the British Rhinological Society. Not only that, but Professor Andrews is so too currently a consultant anterior skull base surgeon at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and the ENT clinical lead for the NHSE/GIRFT elective recovery programme. 

Professor Andrews notably possesses an MD in higher rhinology research, and is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. His research interests include medical device innovation and surgical treatments for smell loss. He has over 90 peer-reviewed publications and is the past president of the rhinology/laryngology section of the Royal Society of Medicine and president of the British Rhinology Society.

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Dr Salam Salloum is a seasoned professional in cardiovascular medicine, boasting over 20 years of experience across cardiac surgery, cardiac intensive care, and cardiology. His journey began with rigorous training at prestigious UK University Hospitals, where he gained expertise in various aspects of cardiac care.
 
In 2016, Dr Salloum was appointed as a consultant cardiologist, specialising in heart failure, valve disease, and advanced cardiac imaging techniques. His extensive training includes significant stints at renowned institutions like Southampton University Hospital, Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, and Oxford University Hospital.
 
Further enhancing his skills, Dr Salloum pursued specialised training, earning a level 3 EACVI Accreditation in cardiac MRI during a fellowship at The Royal Brompton Hospital in London. He holds British, European, and American Board Certifications in echocardiography, reflecting his commitment to professional development.
 
Throughout his career, Dr Salloum has conducted and interpreted thousands of diagnostic procedures, including dobutamine stress echo, cardiac MRI studies, and cardiac CT scans, showcasing his expertise in assessing complex cardiovascular conditions.
 
Driven by a passion for accessible healthcare, Dr Salloum has embraced virtual medicine, offering comprehensive cardiology services online. Whether addressing pre-operative concerns, post-operative care, or cardiovascular symptoms, he is dedicated to providing personalised guidance and support through virtual consultations.
 
As a cardiologist, Dr Salloum ensures that individuals facing cardiovascular challenges receive expert care and guidance, leveraging modern technology to deliver quality healthcare to patients wherever they are.

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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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Mr Lee Parker is a consultant foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon at One Welbeck. He specialises in foot and ankle, ankle fractures, ankle sprains, osteoarthritis of the ankle, keyhole surgery and bunion (hallux valgus).
 
He graduated from the University of Southampton in 2002, earning a distinction in medical sciences. His medical career began with research at the University Orthopaedic Department at Southampton General Hospital. He then completed his orthopaedic training in London, including rotations at the Royal Free, Great Ormond Street, and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
 
Mr Parker received advanced fellowship training in arthroscopic ankle and hindfoot surgery at the Avon Orthopaedic Unit in Bristol. He also had the opportunity to visit specialised foot and ankle units in Switzerland, Belgium, and Spain through the European Foot and Ankle Society travelling fellowship in 2014.
 
His contributions to the field include being awarded the W.J Little Medal by the Seddon Society for his research on foot and ankle fusion. He has also published in peer-reviewed journals, authored book chapters, and co-edited a section of the EFOST surgical techniques in sports medicine series.
 
Mr Parker is actively involved in education, serving as a faculty member for courses such as the London Basic Sciences for FRCS and Queens Hospital FRCS courses. He regularly provides lectures on foot and ankle surgery to trainees, general practitioners, physiotherapists, and medical students. Additionally, he was part of the medical team that supported the 2015 Rugby World Cup in London.
 
Mr Parker is dedicated to educating patients about their foot and ankle conditions, believing that their understanding is crucial for successful treatment. His areas of expertise include disorders of the foot and ankle.

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