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Rajesh Nair is a highly respected consultant urological surgeon who joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in 2017. He specialises in bladder cancer, prostate cancer, benign prostate hyperplasia, urological cancers, blood in urine (haematuria), testicular pain and bladder pain.

Rajesh is a UK-trained urological surgeon who completed his higher specialist training in London, where he achieved the FRCS (Urol.) and FEBU certifications. He successfully finished three advanced fellowship training programmes in robotics, uro-oncology, and reconstructive urology.

Rajesh provides care to patients with various urological malignancies and holds specific expertise in investigating bladder, kidney, and upper tract urothelial cancer. He conducts a wide range of diagnostic and surgical treatments.

Additionally, he has a particular interest in preserving the bladder and kidney for patients with bladder and upper tract urothelial cancers. He possesses expertise in blue-light (photodynamic) cystoscopy and intravesical (treatment into the bladder) treatment strategies.

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Mr Arjuna Mahinda Imbuldeniya is an innovative consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in London. Known for his expertise in using robotic and computer technology in surgery and compassionate nature and honesty when treating patients, Mr Imbuldeniya specialises in treating your hip and knee problems, finding the quickest and safest solution with his team. He is an expert in keyhole knee surgery, knee ligament injuries, robotic-assisted knee surgery, ceramic hip replacement in young adults and 're-do' or revision hip replacement. 

Mr Imbuldeniya is a graduate of the University of London, studying and training at St Bartholomew’s and The Royal London Hospital. His postgraduate training included Kings College Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, where he is now employed. He completed the renowned international hip and knee Fellowship at the Mater Hospital in Sydney, Australia - the largest joint replacement centre in the Southern Hemisphere. Here, he gained invaluable experience, learning the latest surgical techniques in hip and knee surgery. In 2018 Mr Imbuldeniya was awarded the ESSKA Sports Knee Fellowship where he travelled to Barcelona to learn new techniques in knee cartilage and ligament surgery from leaders in the field.

With his work widely published, currently active in research projects to improve care, holding several teaching positions, and well trained by international leaders in their field, Mr Imbuldeniya is the complete orthopaedic surgeon.

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Mr Myutan Kulendran is a leading, London-based, consultant general surgeon who specialises in upper GI and minimally invasive bariatric (weight loss) surgery, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and gastric balloon procedures. Mr Kulendran consults privately at Harley Street, while his NHS base is St George’s Hospital, one of the largest hospital centres in the UK.

He is actively involved in teaching and research and is a senior lecturer at St George’s University. As a high-volume bariatric surgeon, Mr Kulendran possesses expertise in all the different stages of weight loss surgical management – prior, during, and after surgery. He regularly performs revisional surgery for weight regain and complications following bariatric surgery, and he is also part of the bariatric multidisciplinary decision-making team at St George’s Hospital.

Aside from weight loss surgery, Mr Kulendran is also highly trained and experienced in cholelithiasis (gallstones) surgery, hiatus hernia and acid reflux treatment, as well as endoscopy. To ensure his patients only receive the most up-to-date treatments, Mr Kulendran is presently involved in the development of robotic upper gastrointestinal and endoscopic services at St George’s Hospital.

Mr Kulendran qualified from University of London with his MBBS and an intercalated BSc in Physiology. He then spent a period in formal research at St Mary’s Hospital investigating weight loss, which led to the award of a PhD in 2014, and completed his higher upper GI and hepatobiliary surgical training in South London, at St George’s Hospital and the Royal Marsden Hospital. Having become a fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2019, Mr Kulendran accomplished a prestigious general and bariatric surgery fellowship at Homerton University Hospital before taking his consultant post in 2021.

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Professor Christos Toumpanakis is one of London's leading consultant gastroenterologists practising at the Royal Free Hospital London. He is a Professor at University College London (UCL) Medical School and has won the 'Top-Teacher of the Year' Award on five different occasions. His sub-specialty is neuroendocrine tumours (NET) and he is considered to be one of the international experts in the field.  He also specialises in coeliac disease, dyspepsia, gastro-oesophageal reflux, bowel disease including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastrointestinal endoscopy as well as gastro-intestinal problems of patients with congenital immuno-deficiencies.

He has lectured at several international conferences and has published numerous papers and reviews. He is the co-editor of ENETS CME program and co-author of European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS) & UK & Ireland NET Guidelines and was the Chairman of the ENETS Advisory Board, between 11/2020 and 11/2022. He leads a NET Clinical Research Group and his main research interests include novel biomarkers and molecular imaging in NETs, mesenteric fibrosis, and carcinoid heart disease.

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Ms Anna Miserocchi is a highly regarded consultant neurosurgeon based in London who specialises in epilepsy, brain tumours, GammKnife radiosurgery, peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome and brain biopsy procedures. She privately practises at the renowned Queen Surgery (GammaKnife) Radiosurgery Centre and at Cleveland Clinic London, while her NHS base is at University College London Hospitals.

Ms Miserocchi originally qualified from the University of Milan, completing both her medical degree in addition to higher specialist training in neurosurgery. As a leading figure in her specialty, Ms Miserocchi is renowned for her use of integrative cutting-edge technology, including neuronavigation and diffusion tensor imaging, to maximise patient outcomes and enable effective neurosurgical resections. She has particular expertise in awake craniotomy operations within the range of interventional MRI, as well as in robotic-assisted surgery for the insertion of multiple-depth electrodes. 

Further to her main areas of expertise, Ms Miserocchi also performs various hand and spine procedures, such as vagus nerve stimulation, to relieve myelopathy and spinal stenosis. Ms Miserocchi, who is an honorary associate neurosurgery professor at University College London, has also published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals and remains actively involved in the development of neurosurgery practice.

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Mr Muddassar Hussain is a highly accomplished consultant urological and robotic surgeon who specialises in kidney disease including kidney cancer and robotic kidney removal surgery,. He practices within Urology Partners at Mount Alvernia Hospital, Parkside Suite Frimley Park and One Welbeck London.

Mr Hussain successfully completed his first medical qualification at King’s College London, where he obtained an MBBS in 2006. Following this, he then specialised in urology during a five-year training period in London and the Kent/Surrey/Sussex region. Notably, he spent two fellowship years at Guy’s Hospital in London, focusing on complex stone disease and open renal surgery. Mr Hussain then went on to achieve a masters degree with distinction in urology from University College London in 2012.

His research work is reflected in peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations at national and international forums. Mr Hussain’s offers treatments for general urological conditions including urinary symptoms,scrotal and penile abnormalities minimally invasive stone treatment, urological cancer care, prostate cancer management, and kidney disorders. His expertise in robotic kidney procedures has enabled him to develop a centre of excellence at Frimley Health Foundation Trust.

He is a member of the British Association of Urological Surgeons. 

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Mr Andrew Chetwood is a highly reputable consultant urologist who specialises in andrology and reconstruction alongside urological issues such as peyronie's disease, urinary incontinence in both men and women, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and diagnosis of prostate cancer. He practices within Urology Partners across Surrey at Frimley Parkside, Mount Alvernia and Clare Park hospitals

Mr Chetwood hails from Surrey and graduated with honours from Sheffield University in 2007. During his studies, he excelled in his BMedSci degree, focusing on angiogenesis in colorectal cancer. His surgical journey included core training in London, where he served as an academic clinical fellow at Imperial College. Here, he contributed to the development of eye-tracking technology for surgical applications.

Further training in the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex region led to his outstanding performance in the FRCS (Urol) exam, earning him the prestigious Keith Yeates gold medal in 2015. Notably, Mr. Chetwood consistently delivered award-winning presentations at the South Thames regional meetings in 2012, 2013, and 2015. After undertaking his training, Mr Chetwood embarked on a coveted Fellowship in uro-oncology, endo-urology, and reconstructive urology at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in South Australia.

Mr Chetwood is also quite the expert when it comes to reconstructive urology, where he continues to hone his expertise. He has, to date, authored several textbook chapters and presented extensively. His commitment to education is evident through his roles as a formal anatomy demonstrator in both Sheffield and London. 

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Dr Waseem Bakkour is a leading consultant dermatologist and dermatological surgeon based in London. Dr Bakkour specialises in a wide range of dermatological conditions and treatments, including skin cancer diagnosis and surgery, Mohs surgery, advanced lasers, cosmetic dermatology (such as Botox and fillers) and acne treatment.
 
 With over 15 years of experience, Dr Bakkour holds a private practice at the prestigious Skin Inspection Clinic on Harley Street in central London. He also held a substantive consultant position at the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He has previously worked in Dubai, where held the position of director of dermatology at one of the largest hospitals in the region, the American Hospital. Now he is splitting his time between London and Dubai.
 
His academic journey includes earning an MD, an MSc in Health Sciences from Newcastle University, FRCP Derm UK and a certificate of completion of training in dermatology (CCT) from the Royal College of Physicians. Dr Bakkour underwent specialised training, completing an 18-month procedural dermatology fellowship at the Dermatology Centre in Manchester, focusing on advanced dermatological and reconstructive surgery, lasers, and cosmetic dermatology, accredited by the Royal College. He then gained further experience at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA.
 
Dr Bakkour actively contributes to the field through his research and publications available on his ResearchGate profile. He maintains membership in key professional associations, such as the British Society for Dermatological Surgery, the British Association of Dermatology, and the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery.
 
His commitment to advancing dermatology is evident through his extensive professional experience, academic achievements, and active participation in leading dermatological societies. Dr Waseem Bakkour's dedication to patient care and his contributions to the field establish him as a reputable figure in London's dermatology community.

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Mr Nitin Shetty is a vastly-experienced consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon based in London, specialising in degenerative spinal conditions, spinal infections and spinal fractures. His interests are minimally-invasive spinal operations, slipped disc and sciatica alongside neck and back pain.

He graduated with an MBBS in India, where he also completed his postgraduate degree in orthopaedics. Afterwards, Mr Shetty trained as an orthopaedic registrar on the London-KSS deanery. He completed two spinal fellowships; the first was at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, and the second was at Guys and St Thomas Hospital. Mr Shetty's training was particularly focused on spinal deformities and minimally invasive surgery.

Also being involved in full-time research, Mr Shetty submitted a thesis to Sheffield University and received a masters degree. Along with his research, he has many publications in peer-reviewed journals. Mr Shetty has presented and co-chaired sessions in national and international conferences, as well. In addition, he is a clinical and educational supervisor for junior trainees and orthopaedic registrars in three different programmes. 

Currently, Mr Shetty is a consultant in multiple clinics and with the NHS Trust Foundation. He is a go-to surgeon in regards to the neck, spine and arms as well as legs. 

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Dr Aseem Malhotra is a highly esteemed, award-winning consultant cardiologist based at at the HUM2N Clinic, London. He is a globally regarded specialist when it comes to diagnosing, preventing, and managing heart disease. His areas of expertise include evidence based medicine, collaborative shared decision-making with patients, obesity, coronary artery disease, preventive cardiology, as well as angina. Dr Malhotra graduated with a degree in medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 2001. 

Quite frankly, Dr Malhotra has been nothing short of a medical game changer throughout his career as a leading cardiologist in the UK, having impressively enlisted major celebrities such as world-famous chef Jamie Oliver and British football icon Steven Gerrard in his attempt to introduce significant improvements in school food being offered across the country. The inspirational doctor has also established himself as one of the world's most influential campaigning doctors with regards to medical issues such as obesity, heart disease and overall population health. His main topic of research over the years has been shifting the understanding of true causes of heart disease and how potentially reverse it.

Dr Malhotra was shortlisted in the Sunday Times Debrett's list as one of the most influential individuals in the UK in the fields of science and medicine, a list which also had the iconic Professor Stephen Hawking shortlisted. Incredibly, his altmetric total score (an overall measure of impact and reach) relating to the number of medical journal publications had reached over 10,000 by 2013, one of the highest global scores for any doctor worldwide during this specific period of time. 

Dr Malhotra has been a regular expert health commentator for main British print and broadcast media, most notably his role as newspaper reviewer for none other than Sky News. He has also written a whole host of health-related publications for various media giants, such as The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, and BBC online but to mention a few. 

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