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Dr Ankit Chawla is a highly respected, experienced, and skilled GP and functional medicine practitioner who specialises in longevity medicine, integrative medicine, obesity, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and nutrition, as well as a broad range of other health conditions.

He is the founder of the Agami Health clinic in Marylebone, London which provides personalised, holistic, and proactive health optimisation strategies and treatments. Dr Chawla provides expert consultations using the power of advanced clinical assessments and diagnostic tools, from personalised genomics, metabolomics and gut health to cutting edge physiological and body composition testing to guide nutrition and exercise plans.

His focus is on improving your health span as well as your lifespan. Dr Chawla, who completed an MBBS at the prestigious Imperial College London in 2013, is also an expert when it comes to exercise, muscle strengthening, gut health, chronic fatigue, metabolic health, and hypertension.

He is incredibly passionate about proactive strategies for longevity and a happy, healthy life. Dr Chawla possesses both a BSc in Neuroscience and Mental health, as well as a Master's degree in Bioengineering, highlighting his versatility and his passion for technology in providing cutting edge healthcare to patients. He is a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

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Mr Pandelis Athanasias is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist practising in both the NHS at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, and privately at The Medical Chambers Kensington, Spire St Anthony’s Hospital and The Lister Hospital.

He is the lead clinician for gynaecology at his NHS Trust and an honorary senior lecturer at St George's University of London. His aim and passion is to provide the best possible care for his patients in a safe clinical environment. Mr Athanasias is a leading specialist in the outpatient treatment of uterine polyps, fibroids, and menorrhagia (heavy periods).

He is an advanced laparoscopic surgeon and performs (via keyhole surgery) a broad range of operations (laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopic myomectomy, treatment of ovarian cysts and endometriosis). He offers advanced and cutting-edge treatments for an extensive variety of gynaecological conditions. He runs The London's Womens Centre with Mr Demetri Panayi, focusing on women's healthcare and practising in various locations across London.

His areas of expertise also include colposcopy, heavy periods, and vaginal atrophy, as well as a special interest in early pregnancy care. Additionally, he wholeheartedly believes in a holistic approach in order to treat hormonal conditions such as premenstrual syndrome and PCOS.

He has extensive experience in conventional hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) and bio-identical hormones and tailors treatment plans to each patient’s individual needs. Mr Athanasias enjoys educating others and currently holds a post as an honorary senior lecturer at St George’s University in London.

He also teaches junior doctors and has received a teaching excellence award for NHS teachers from St George's Medical School. Alongside the practical side of his medical pursuits, Mr Athanasias takes an interest in clinical safety, having been awarded a diploma in claims and risk management from Capsticks. Furthermore, Mr Athanasias takes a keen interest in research and has presented his findings at several national and international medical conferences, as well as having research published in various medical journals. He is a BSCCP accredited colposcopist and trainer and also a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) London.

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Mr Ivo Dukic is an experienced consultant urological surgeon located in the West Midlands. With more than 15 years of experience, Mr Dukic is known for his proficiency in handling a wide range of urological issues, such as upper urinary tract cancer, ureteric stones, erectile dysfunction, and various urinary tract problems.
 
Mr Dukic currently practises privately at the West Midlands Hospital in Halesowen. He also is a consultant urological surgeon at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. He is highly experienced in the treatment of a wide range of urological conditions. He holds a special interest in endourology, general urology and health informatics.
 
Mr Dukic first qualified with an MBChB from the University of Manchester in 2004. He then completed his specialist urology training at various hospitals in the Greater Manchester region (North West Deanery).  In 2009, he furthered his education by completing a PGCert in Health Informatics from the University of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Finally, in 2013, he obtained his FRCS(Ed) Urol qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
 
Apart from his clinical work, Mr Dukic has contributed to urological research, having published numerous articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He also serves as a sub-editor of the Digital Review section of Urology News, showcasing his involvement in disseminating information in the field.
 
Professionally, Mr Dukic is affiliated with respected medical organizations, including the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the British Association of Urological Surgeons, the European Association of Urology, the British Medical Association, and the Medical Defense Union.
 
Mr Ivo Dukic's vast experience and dedication to urological care in the West Midlands make him a reliable choice for patients seeking expert urological services.

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Mr Alistair Sharples is a leading consultant surgeon who sees patients at the renowned Infinity Surgery Clinic. Mr Sharples completed his undergraduate in Manchester and surgical training throughout the West Midlands.

Mr Sharples practices in all aspects of bariatric surgery, benign upper gastrointestinal surgery and general surgery, including a high volume of revisional work. He often carries out upper GI (Food pipe and stomach) surgery and bariatric (weight loss) surgery. He also treats hiatal hernias and performs general and keyhole surgery including treatment of gall stones and hernias. 

He has Fellowship training in upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery, having completed fellowships both within Canada and the UK. In addition, Mr Sharples has completed a post-graduate certificate in Medical Education and a MSc in Trauma Science.

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Dr Vania Piludu is a renowned chartered clinical and counselling psychologist and psychotherapist based in London. She is expert in all areas of child, adolescent and adult psychology and specialises in mindfulness techniques, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and psycho-dynamic approaches to treatment. 

Dr Piludu obtained both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in clinical psychology from Italy’s Università degli Studi di Padova in 1994 and 1996 respectively. Following this, she underwent further training on various psychotherapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour and cognitive analytic therapies. She also completed a four year postgraduate programme at Rome's Freudian Institute and has since received ADOS2 training on autism as well as further training with the Autism Ambassador Association. 

For many years, Dr Piludu has worked as a psychologist and psychotherapist within Italy’s national mental health services as well as the NHS and UK social services. Throughout her esteemed career she has amassed has vast clinical experience in treating children, teenagers and adults and is particularly skilled in finding creative ways to engage with young people who show reluctance towards treatment. She offers bespoke therapy centred around the needs of each individual patient and fosters a safe and non-judgemental atmosphere within her practice. She currently sees private patients at The Italian Psychology Clinic in London.

Dr Piludu is registered with several professional bodies including the British Psychological Society and the Health and Care Professional Council. She became a reiki master in 2016, having received instruction at the Yoga Centre of Varanasi, India and further training the following year in Portsmouth. She also collaborated with the ONLUS charitable project in Zambia to provide psychological support to disadvantaged young people in for several months in 2013. 

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Dr Giada Frontino is a leading consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist based in London with over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of women’s health, specialising in  irregular cycles and abnormal periods, perimenopause and menopause, polycystic ovary syndrome, recurrent UTIs and bacterial vaginosis. She offers adolescent and paediatric gynaceological care, as well as gynaceological care for adults. Dr Frontino sees private patients at 25 Harley Street and at OneWelbeck London.

Dr Frontino originally qualified from the State University of Milan, Italy. She undertook her Obstetrics and Gynaecology training in Milan, Hong Kong and Louvain, and then completed a specialty degree in obstetrics and gynaecology, focusing on Adolescent Gynaecology, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis and fetal ultrasound. Dr Frontino joined the prestigious obstetrics and gynaecology unit at Clinica Mangiagalli in Milan in 2008, managing benign gynaecology and high-risk pregnancy cases, and later carried on as a tertiary referral centre specialist and clinical researcher for diffuse uterine adenomyosis until 2015, when she relocated to London. Dr Frontino is currently collaborating with the University of Roehampton in London in the areas of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Menopause.

Further to her main areas of expertise, Dr Frontino provides fertility and pregnancy scans for fallopian tube patency (with HyCoSy / HyFoSy and Hysterosonography) as well as early pregnancy scans. With a gentle and empathetic bedside manner, Dr Frontino is highly regarded for her clinical expertise and thorough holistic approach, as well as her ability to reassure and build a rapport with every patient she meets, easing anxieties and fears.

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Mr Palpandian Viswanathan is a highly skilled consultant ophthalmologist based in Shrewsbury and Telford. He specialises in cataract surgery, retinal detachment surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy, as well as the management of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. He privately practices at Darwin Eye Consultants at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital.

With a Master's degree in ophthalmic surgery from India and extensive training in London, Belfast, and Nottingham, Mr Viswanathan brings a wealth of experience to his practice.

He has been a consultant ophthalmologist at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust (SaTH) since 2017. Mr Viswanathan focuses on complex cataract surgery, including toric and multifocal lenses and retinal surgery. He is renowned for his expertise in high-volume cataract surgery and has acquired vast experience in general ophthalmology.

Mr Viswanathan is deeply committed to education and training, serving as an educational and clinical supervisor for trainees at SaTH. He is actively involved in the surgical training of junior eye doctors and plays a pivotal role in running a retinal surgery fellowship program. Furthermore, he serves as an examiner for ophthalmology fellowship examinations.

With a dedication to excellence, Mr Viswanathan continuously reviews his results and audits his outcomes to ensure the highest quality of care for his patients. He is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the Midland Ophthalmological Society and the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons alongside the European Society of Retinal Specialists, the British Medical Association and the Medical Protection Society. He also regularly presents his work both nationally and internationally.

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Dr Iqbal Mohiuddin is a highly accomplished consultant psychiatrist who specialises in adult ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, and PTSD. He currently practises at the private IamPsychiatry clinic.
 
Dr Mohiuddin is also an expert when it comes to insomnia, psychosis and addictions. He successfully completed a BSc at the University of London in 1999, before going on to obtain a PGCME from Cardiff University in 2011. He also undertook further specialist training in Adult ADHD assessment, diagnosis and treatment with UKAAN in 2017.
 
Dr Mohiuddin offers patients private and high-quality mental health assessments in a calm and comfortable setting, at the IamPsychiatry clinic, where holistic treatment of patients suffering from mental health disorders is the priority.
 
He is trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and follows a holistic biopsychosocial approach for the recovery of his patients. Dr Mohiuddin assesses patients online throughout the UK as an online psychiatrist, and has successfully helped and treated over a thousand private patients throughout the UK since 2008.

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Mr Akash Patel is a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in London, who specialises in knee arthroscopies, meniscus repair and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) alongside sports injuries, hip osteoarthritis and osteoarthritis of the knee. He privately practices at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital - Private Patient Unit and BMI The Kings Oak Hospital as well as The Wellington Hospital. His NHS base is the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Mr Patel, who is double-fellowship trained, prides himself in providing the best-possible outcomes for his patients while using evidence-based technologies and enhanced recovery techniques. He also utilises innovative, non-invasive treatments for management of hip and knee disorders including biologics (PRP) and bracing.

Mr Patel is highly qualified and double-fellowship trained. He graduated from University College London (UCL) with an MBBS (2005) and a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience. Following this, he undertook trauma and orthopaedic training on the Imperial Northwest London rotation. Towards the end of his training, he was awarded various fellowships including international ones in locations including Australia, Switzerland and South Africa. Mr Patel also has an MSc in Evidence-Based Orthopaedics from Warwick University.

Complementing his prestigious and well-earned clinical and academic career, Mr Patel is an Associate Professor at University College London and an honorary senior lecturer for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Furthermore, his keen interest in advanced orthopaedic training for all healthcare professionals is reflected in his roles as an advanced trauma life support instructor for the Royal College of Surgeons of England and director for multiple national orthopaedic masterclass surgical training courses. 

Mr Patel has written various research papers that have been published in peer-reviewed journals, is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) and underwent prestigious specialist fellowships at Royal Berkshire and Royal Free London Hospitals. 

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Dr Andrew Coutinho (FRCP) is a consultant nephrologist based in Royal Tunbridge Wells, specialising in chronic kidney disease, vasculitis, hypertension, acute kidney injury, geriatric nephrology, and hereditary kidney disease.
 
Dr Coutinho currently practises privately at Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital. He also has over 20 years of experience within the NHS.
 
Dr Coutinho is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London, and obtained his MBBS degree from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India. He completed his specialist training in the East of England Deanery, at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge and at the Ipswich General Hospital, Ipswich. He also worked at the West London Kidney and Transplant centre at the Hammersmith Hospital, London before taking up his Consultant posts at Kings College Hospital, London and at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford. He currently works as a Consultant Nephrologist at Tunbridge Wells hospital at Tunbridge Wells and at Guys Hospital of Guys and St. Thomas’ Hospital NHS Trust in London. He also serves as an MRCP examiner for the Royal College of Physicians in the UK.
 
Apart from clinical practice and teaching, Dr Coutinho has contributed to research in the field of Nephrology. He is a member of esteemed organisations such as the Royal College of Physicians, the General Medical Council and the British Medical Association.
 
With a background in academia, extensive experience, and a commitment to excellence, Dr Andrew Coutinho is dedicated to providing exceptional care and advancing medical knowledge in urology.

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