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Mr Fadi Kherdaji is an accomplished ophthalmologist at the Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital with a diverse international background in eye care. He specialises in refractive surgery, cataract surgery, cornea, dry eye, keratoprostheses and LASIK.
 
In 2005, he embarked on a fellowship in surgical retinal procedures at the renowned Western Eye Hospital in London, showcasing his commitment to excellence in eye care. In 2006, he further honed his skills by undertaking a higher surgical fellowship specialising in medical and surgical retinal diseases in Singapore. During this period, his dedication and proficiency were recognised when he received the International Council of Ophthalmology fellowship.
 
Mr Kherdaji pursued a cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at the University of San Diego, California, in 2007. This pivotal experience allowed him to collaborate with a pioneering refractive surgeon at the CODET Vision Institute in Tijuana, Mexico, further enriching his repertoire of skills and knowledge.
 
Upon returning to his homeland, Damascus, Mr Fadi Kherdaji established the Eye and Ear Surgical Hospital in Damascus, Syria. In this role, he assumed the position of chief surgeon, specialising in retinal, corneal, and refractive conditions, thus becoming a key figure in the advancement of eye care in the region.
 
In 2012, he returned to the UK, becoming a consultant surgeon in primary, cornea, and retina conditions at Cheltenham General Hospital. He initiated a specialised refractive surgical unit in Gloucestershire, with refractive surgery performed in London.
 
In more recent years, Mr Fadi Kherdaji co-founded Gloucestershire Newmedica in collaboration with colleagues Mr Adam Ross, Mr Nigel Kirkpatrick, and Carl Hall. Today, he continues to work in partnership with his colleagues to strengthen and expand the services offered, with locations in Swindon and Gloucester.
 
With over 10,000 cataract surgeries and a decade of experience, Mr Kherdaji is a respected cataract surgeon. His expertise in refractive surgery, cataracts, and corneal conditions make him a prominent figure in the UK's eye care community.

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Mr Tom Setchell is a leading consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist who specialises in antenatal care, care in labour, delivering babies, and postnatal care. Alongside his obstetric practice, he is also a gynaecologist specialising in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, fibroids, endometriosis, menstrual disorders and women’s health in general.

He sees patients predominantly at The London Clinic, and also practices at The Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital, The Portland Hospital, OneWelbeck Women's Health, as well as King Edward VII's Hospital. His NHS base is St Mary's Hospital, part of Imperial College NHS Trust, where he maintains a special interest in minimally invasive Gynaecological Surgery and Labour Ward management. Mr Setchell has a special interest in minimal access surgery (laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery) and benign complex gynaecology.

His qualifications include a BMBS from the University of Nottingham Medical School (1995 - 2000) and an MRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Mr Setchell is passionate about delivering care in pregnancy, for antenatal care, delivery and postnatal care, and he manages gynaecological issues including fibroids, menstrual problems, endometriosis, pelvic pain, ovarian cysts, fertility problems and menopause. His obstetric care has an emphasis on patient choice and above all maternal and foetal wellbeing. Mr Setchell's research has been published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), as well as The British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) and the American Association of Gynaecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL).

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Dr Balvinder Sagoo is a highly-experienced and respected obstetrician and gynaecologist at Dr Morton's - The Medical Helpline, a service that gives patients direct, speedy access to experienced UK doctors for confidential reassurance or advice. She has expertise in pregnancy, antenatal care and miscarriage, alongside ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy counselling and obesity in pregnancy. She also practises as a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. 

Dr Sagoo, who also has an interest in hyperemesis and acute gynaecology, alongside antenatal care with an interest in intrapartum care, is highly qualified with a BSc from the University of Manchester, an MBChB in Medicine from the University of Leeds and an MRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. As part of her specialist training, she was on the rotation at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital (QCCH) in July 2015. 

As well as counselling and managing women with miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies as mentioned above, she also assists those with pregnancy of unknown location and gestational trophoblastic disease.

Further to her leading clinical practice and care, Dr Sagoo has been involved in the improvement of NHS service quality and education of undergraduates, trainee doctors and peers. Her research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and she is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG). 

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Mr Kieren Darcy is a highly renowned consultant eye surgeon and ophthalmologist based in Bristol. He specialises in corrective surgeries such as laser eye surgery and cataract surgery as well as refractive lens exchange and implantable contact lenses. He is also a corneal specialist and is expert in performing corneal transplants. Mr Darcy is a leader in the field of corneal and refractive surgery.

After completing his initial bachelor studies in medicine at the University of Southampton in 2004, Mr Darcy spent several years training as a surgeon and was awarded membership of the Royal College of Surgeons. He then went on to specialise and train as an expert ophthalmologist, winning the revered Harcourt Medal, awarded to the best performing candidate in the Royal College of Ophthalmologist consultant examinations. He was additionally awarded a fellowship at the esteemed institution in 2012. Mr Darcy has completed two subspecialist fellowships, one in Bristol and the other in Melbourne, Australia, both centred on corneal and refractive surgery. As well as working in private practice, Mr Darcy is a consultant eye surgeon and head of corneal and refractive surgery at the renowned Bristol Eye Hospital. He was instrumental in the improvement of now standardised techniques of corneal transplantation used in the hospital, resulting in significantly better outcomes for patients.

Mr Darcy is passionate about patient safety, improving outcomes for patients and bettering professional standards and sits on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists refractive surgery working group. Mr Darcy is a keen collaborator in his field, leading and lecturing on training courses for other surgeons from all over the world, such as the Alcon advanced cataract training course amongst others, to share best practice and teach more advanced surgical techniques. Mr Darcy is actively involved in a number of clinical research projects and as such is fully up to date with the most innovative techniques in the ophthalmological field. He is highly esteemed in his local community and was the 2020 winner of Ophthalmologist of the Year at the Bristol Prestige Awards.

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Dr Robert Boyle is a leading paediatric allergy specialist in one of the largest paediatric allergy clinics in the UK. He specialises in eczema, asthma, food allergy, anaphylactic allergy and immunotherapy. He does not work with adults but children only. 

Dividing his time between his Harley Street Clinic and St. Mary's Hospital, he is also active in researching the area of allergy in children and has published numerous studies on the subject. Dr Boyle also contributes as editor, writing on the subject of childhood allergy, and lectures widely.

Dr Boyle has an active research programme at Imperial College London, where he is able to access the latest in allergy tests for his patients to help them make a clear diagnosis.

He also uses the latest developments in specific allergy treatments such as immunotherapy and targeted allergen avoidance.

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Dr Digoarachi S Bulugahapitiya is a leading consultant cardiologist based in Bingley, Bradford, who specialises in cardiac imaging, heart failure and cardiac risk stratification alongside echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT. He privately practises at the Yorkshire Clinic and his NHS base is Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 

Dr Bulugahapitiya is highly qualified. He has a MB ChB from Leeds Medical School, a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Education from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, and and FRCP (London). Dr Bulugahapitiya, who is fully registered as a cardiology and general internal medicine specialist, also has an MRCP and an FRCP (Glasgow).

Dr Bulugahapitiya, who is clinical lead for heart failure services at his NHS base, has developed an in-hospital and community management services for heart failure patients. He is also highly experienced in medicolegal work and is a local principal investigator (PI) and co-investigator for various multi-centre trials. 

Further to his clinical achievements he's a leading name in teaching, education and research. He is a personal tutor at University of Leeds Medical School, a supervisor for junior doctors and provides clinical and educational supervision for non-training departmental fellows. He has been an examiner, is a member of the Royal College off Physicians mentorship program and is a course organiser and faculty member for the Meduc8 group. Furthermore Dr Bulugahapitiya organises and leads a Level 1 Nuclear Cardiology Training Course. 

Dr Bulugahapitiya's research has been published in various peer reviewed journals and presented at national and international seminars and events. He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians Research Panel.  He's a member of various professional organisations. These include the British Medical Association, the British Society Of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology. He's also a member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, the Society of Cardiac CT and is the founding member of the Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT Working Group of the European Society of Cardiology.

Furthermore, he is a member of the Irish Cardiac Society, the ESC Council on Hypertension, the European Association of Heart Failure and the Federation of Forensic and Expert Witnesses. He's also a member of the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care and the European Association of Preventive Cardiology. 

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Dr Farooq Rahman is a leading Consultant Gastroenterologist who practices at various reputable London clinics including the London Digestive Centre, The London Clinic and Parkside Hospital. He is also an Honorary Associate Professor at University College of London. He is a luminal gastroenterologist with extensive experience in general gastroenterology, hepatology and colonoscopy. Dr Rahman's subspecialty interests include inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), clinical nutrition and intestinal failure, and pelvic radiation disease. He also regularly sees patients with irritable bowel syndrome and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.

Dr Rahman maintains a strong commitment to teaching and training both undergraduates and postgraduates and is actively involved in clinical and translational research. He is committed to furthering the field of gastroenterology through conducting research into diseases such as Crohn’s disease and has published this research in renowned scientific journals such as Gut, Cell Biology and The Lancet. He presents at national and international meetings and has multiple high impact peer-reviewed publications.

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Dr Christopher McCormack is a highly respected clinical psychologist based in London. He specialises in psychological care relating to sexual health and anxiety. He is also renowned for his expertise in treating individuals or couples experiencing sexual difficulties.

Dr McCormack completed his undergraduate training in Scotland and the north east of England, graduating with first class honours in psychology. He has been awarded a masters in health psychology from University College London and a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Essex. He is currently completing a diploma in clinical sexology which is accredited by the College of Sex and Relationship Therapists (COSRT).

Dr McCormack employs a range of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, systemic and cognitive behavioural therapies to achieve the best outcomes for his patients. He has completed specialist training in the administration of the ADOS-2, which is the gold standard assessment tool for autism spectrum disorder as well as in EMDR, which is an advanced therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He has full membership of the division of clinical psychology from the British Psychological Society.

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Mr Amit Putti is a leading consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon. He currently sees patients at the BMI Kings Park Hospital in Stirling and at the Bothwell Medical Rooms. Mr Putti is focused on investigating and treating upper limb conditions of the shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, and often performs complex upper limb trauma surgery.

Mr Putti graduated in 1999 and did his MBBS from the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Medical college, India. He completed his orthopaedic training from KLES Hospital and Jawaharlal Nehru Medical college; which was his orthopaedic residency in India in 2003. Mr Putti came to the UK in 2004 to complete his Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery (M CH Orth) at the University of Dundee, in 2005, he was one of their best candidates and produced multiple research papers. He then did his MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2006. 

Mr Putti's orthopaedic registrar training was carried out at NHS Tayside. He did his further specialist upper limb fellowship at the University Hospital of North Tees where he specialized in shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist conditions. Mr Putti is an active researcher and has had work published in a range of medical journals. He has around 39 publications and presentations at various international conferences.

Mr Putti's main aim is to get the patient back to their full potential of activity with regards to the hand, wrist and shoulder. 

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Dr Peter McQuillan is a dentist at the Harley Street Dental Studio with a special interest in general and cosmetic dentistry, as well as facial aesthetics. His areas of expertise include smile makeovers, Invisalign, tooth whitening and veneers. He also has an interest in full mouth reconstruction and orthodontics.

Dr McQuillan graduated from Glasgow University in 2013 and since then he has undertaken training in advanced dental restoration, implant dentistry and facial aesthetics. By 2018, Dr McQuillan's talent was recognised by his winning of the 'Best Young  Dentist London' award. With Dr McQuillan, patients can expect to receive the highest quality of care and the most minimally-invasive procedures for their treatments.

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