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Dr Mark Connaughton is a highly-experienced consultant cardiologist specialising in chest pain, arrhythmias, angioplasty, general cardiology, heart failure and heart attacks.

Dr Connaughton practises privately at St Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight and Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. He has been practising at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust for over 19 years.

He graduated from Oxford University in 1982 and completed his medical degree at the London Hospital Medical College in 1987. He obtained an MD by research at the Rayne Institute, St Thomas's Hospital London in 1996.  He was elected to Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of London in 2005.

​Dr Connaughton specialises in assessing and treating patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels. He is an expert in imaging using simple or complex echocardiography, CT and MRI. In addition to his consultancy position, he is  Royal College Tutor for Medicine and Lead Educator at St Mary's Hospital, Isle of Wight.

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Mr Chidi Ekwobi is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon currently practicing at Ramsay Healthcare. He specialises in breast reduction, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, breast reconstruction, skin lesions and liposuction. He graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2000 and completed his higher plastic surgery training in Manchester and Preston.

After his training, he gained experience through fellowships at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in microsurgery for breast reconstruction and head & neck reconstruction. He worked as a consultant at The Royal Marsden Hospital before joining The Royal Preston Hospital in 2016. Currently serving as the clinical lead for burns and trauma, Mr Ekwobi is actively involved in the education of trainee surgeons. He was appointed as the training programme director for plastic surgery for HEE North West in 2022.

Mr Ekwobi prioritises patient satisfaction in his practice, evidenced by his consistent recognition with the Certificate of Excellence in 2018, 2019, and 2022 from iWantGreatCare, a prominent patient experience website. This award reflects positive and consistent feedback from his patients over the years, highlighting his commitment to providing quality care.

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Dr Teng-Teng Chung is a highly experienced consultant in endocrinology based at London Medical. Her special interests include all aspects of thyroid disorders, adrenal disease, pituitary disorders, calcium disorders, and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Dr Chung qualified in medicine from the University of Sydney. She underwent her clinical training at the prestigious endocrine unit at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. She secured a medical research council fellowship in 2007 and completed her PhD in adrenal molecular endocrinology at QMUL.

She was later awarded the NIHR Clinical Lectureship at Barts and the London in 2010 to further her research in adrenal disease. She continues to publish widely in peer-reviewed journals and books. She is actively involved in clinical research and clinical trials in adrenal diseases.

Dr Chung manages patients with all aspect of endocrine disease. In addition to the London Medical, she is the clinical lead for the adult thyroid services at University College of London Hospital (UCLH), providing multidisciplinary, patient-focused care. Her thyroid practice involves hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, antenatal thyroid service, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer.

She also leads the adrenal service and MDT at UCLH. She has a special interest in endocrine-related hypertension including primary aldosteronism, phaeochromocytoma, and adrenal cancer. Her other general endocrine interests include pituitary tumours, parathyroid disease, and calcium disorders.

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Mr Jasdeep Giddie is a consultant foot and ankle and trauma surgeon, with specialist fellowship training. Mr. Giddie has over 20 years' experience working in the National Health Service. He treats all foot and ankle conditions using open, arthroscopic (keyhole) and minimally invasive surgery where appropriate.

Alongside his NHS work at Wexham Park and Heatherwood hospitals, Mr Giddie also sees patients at The Parkside Suite Wexham - Slough, The Parkside suite Heatherwood – Ascot, The Princess Margaret Hospital - Windsor, and Spire Thames Valley Hospital.

Mr Giddie qualified from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne in 2007. He completed his basic and higher surgical training on the East of England rotation before going on to accomplish two prestigious fellowships: the Windsor foot and ankle fellowship, and the diabetic and trauma fellowship at King’s College Hospital. He was later awarded the highly-sought-after British Foot and Ankle travelling fellowship, which he spent at a high-volume elective centre in Lyon, France.

Currently, Mr Giddie is the diabetic-orthopaedic lead and the clinical governance lead at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, where he is involved in several development projects to enhance patients’ experiences within the trust.

Multidisciplinary work is at the core of Mr Giddie’s patient-centred clinical practice. Often, surgery can be avoided, however if required, surgery will be performed to the highest standards of care.

CONDITIONS MR GIDDIE OFFERS TREATMENT FOR:

• Hallux valgus (bunions)
• Soft tissue injuries (sprains) of the ankle and foot
• Fractures of the ankle, heel and foot
• Arthritis affecting the ankle and joints within the foot
• Tendon pathology – achilles tendon ruptures/tendonitis
• Deformed feet
• Diabetic foot problems
• General trauma – soft tissue injuries and fractures  

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Mr Paul Leeder is a renowned consultant general surgeon who specialises in laparoscopic, upper GI (gastrointestinal), bariatric and hernia surgery.

He provides patients with treatment for a variety of conditions such as obesity, gastro-oesophageal cancers, reflux disease, gallstones and hernias. Furthermore, Mr Leeder is highly trained and skilled in numerous surgical procedures, including laparoscopic (keyhole) procedures. In fact, he performs over 300 laparoscopic procedures per year. He also assists with diagnosis and treatment using upper GI endoscopy.

After qualifying in medicine in 1989 from the University of Sheffield, Mr Leeder underwent training in Nottingham, Leeds and Oxford. His specialist training also took him further afield out of the UK. Mr Leeder was awarded a prestigious fellowship in laparoscopic surgery in Adelaide, Australia, and he also trained in Lyon and Hamburg before beginning his consultant post in Derby. 

Since 2002, he has worked as a consultant in both the NHS and private health sector, and private patients can access Mr Leeder's first-class medical services in Derby and Nottingham. Not only does he contribute to his field through patient care, but also through conducting medical research. What's more, as Director of Education for The Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, he's at the forefront of teaching and training the next generation of surgeons.

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Mrs Joanne Hockey is a leading gynaecologist based in London. Mrs Hockey practices at a number of top clinics in the capital, including her NHS base, the Royal Free Hospital and on Harley Street. Mrs Hockey specialises in urogynaecology, prolapse and incontinence, and pelvic floor dysfunction, especially postnatal. Her particular interests include menopause, post-reproductive health and bladder pain.

Mrs Hockey leads the undergraduate programme for medical students in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Royal Free Hospital. She set up the urodynamics unit at the Royal Free Hospital, and established the team specialising in the care of women with bladder problems, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence and birth trauma.

Mrs Hockey also manages a large general gynaecology clinic caring for women with conditions ranging from menstrual problems, menopause symptoms, fibroids and ovarian cysts. She leads the undergraduate programme in Women's Health for University College London (UCL) students at the Royal Free Hospital. She is also a peer reviewer for The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Journal.

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Mr Edmund Fitzgerald O'Connor is a leading plastic surgeon based in London, specialising in abdominoplasty, body contouring, breast surgery, breast augmentation, blepharoplasty and reconstructive surgery. Mr O'Connor is a member of London International Patient Services (LIPS)

Mr Fitzgerald O’Connor completed his medical degree at St George's Hospital, University of London. During his training, he spent time at Guy's & St Thomas’ hospital, The Royal London Hospital and the St Andrews Centre for burns and plastic surgery in Chelmsford.

After completing his specialist plastic surgery training, Mr Fitzgerald O’Connor undertook a reconstructive, aesthetic and microsurgery fellowship at The Royal Perth Hospital in Western Australia. He practised as a consultant plastic surgeon at the Royal Perth Hospital before returning to London to build a plastic surgery service at King's College Hospital London.

Aside from his areas of expertise, he covers a broad range of practice including complex microsurgical reconstruction, hand injuries, post-weight loss surgery and skin cancer.

Mr Fitzgerald O'Connor is a dedicated consultant plastic surgeon, placing patient safety, experience and outcomes first. He always ensures he provides the highest quality of care to all of his patients.

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Mr Maisam Fazel is a consultant aesthetic, oncoplastic and reconstructive surgeon based at several prominent clinics in London and the Home Counties. He has a unique background in plastic and breast surgery, with a clinical interest in cosmetic surgery, breast reconstruction and breast cancer.

Mr Fazel trained at several leading teaching hospitals in London, Paris, and Milan, and completed several fellowships in both the UK and US, including the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons Cosmetic Fellowship, gaining considerable experience in a variety of cosmetic procedures, and working with some of the top plastic surgeons in the UK. 

Mr Fazel is a leading expert in gynaecomastia surgery having pioneered innovative techniques in this area. He is also well known for his work in post pregnancy body reshaping (mummy makeovers), VASER liposuction, PLEXR soft surgery and variety of oncoplastic techniques used during breast cancer surgery.

Mr Fazel has published widely in his field, with publications in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to his name, and has regularly presented his work both nationally and internationally. He is also actively involved in breast reconstruction research and has been part of the faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is frequently invited to lecture internationally and is also involved in medical charities in the developing world.

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Mr Adam Ross is a leading consultant ophthalmologist based in Bristol and Bath who sees patients at Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital, Spire Bristol Hospital and at the Bath Clinic. He has a sub-speciality interest in small-incision cataract surgery, cataracts, and complex cataract surgery including multifocal intraocular lenses. Mr Ross is a leader in the field of retina and inflammatory eye disease (uveitis).

Mr Ross has a sub-specialty interest in cataract surgery, including micro-incision and complex cataract surgery, medical retina, and uveitis. He has over 15 years' experience in medicine, and was previously the lead for the medical retinal service at the Bristol Eye Hospital, as well as being exceptionally active in clinical research as the principal and chief investigator on a variety of trials. 

He carried out his training in Bristol and Cheltenham, as well as visiting fellowships in New York and Washington. He further completed various post-graduate qualifications. 

Mr Ross is a fellow of the higher education academy, and continues to be actively involved in the teaching of ophthalmologists in addition to allied health professionals. He has gained vast experience in the positions he held as Ophthalmology Post-graduate Training Director, Head of School for Ophthalmology in the Severn Deanery, and as Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Bristol. 

Mr Ross' expertise lies in cataract surgery, complex cataracts, premium multifocal and toric intraocular lenses, as well as retinal disease. He is also involved in research within the sub-specialty of retina at Boehringer Ingelheim, and sits on the board of trustees for the charity SRUK (Sight Research UK).

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Dr Nadeem Qazi is a leading interventional & musculoskeletal radiologist based in London. He works alongside some of the best physicians in London with whom he provides a comprehensive imaging service including CT and MRI, ultrasound and plain film radiography. Dr Qazi offers a full range of interventional procedures including peripheral vascular angiography and stenting, vascular access services, interventional oncology services including chemoembolisation and radiofrequency ablation, in addition to uterine fibroid embolisation and varicocele embolisation.

He offers these treatments at Alliance Medical Marylebone, a prestigious private clinic in the heart of London. His practice is mainly geared towards musculoskeletal imaging and intervention. He sees a diverse range of patients including celebrities, elite athletes and professional dancers and actors from the West End stage. He works very closely with some of the leading physiotherapists and orthopaedic consultants and was selected to work with the dancers of the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ the last two seasons. He offers the full spectrum of bone and joint imaging and guided injection therapies including steroid injections and platelet rich plasma therapy. In addition to his private practoice, he is also the clinical lead in interventional radiology and MSK imaging at Imperial College Healthcare.

Dr Qazi has an exceptionally diverse medical career. Originally qualifying in medicine in 1994 from Imperial College London, he read for an MD in HIV Medicine & Immunology at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, prior to beginning specialist radiological training in 2003. In 2008, following his election as a fellow to the Royal College of Radiologists, he underwent sub-speciality training in interventional radiology, at King’s College, London. In November 2009, Dr Qazi was appointed consultant interventional & musculoskeletal radiologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Subsequently, in 2013 he completed academic enrichment fellowships in musculoskeletal radiology at the world renowned Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, followed by a visiting fellowship at the University of California in San Diego & Los Angeles working under the auspices of Chief of Osteology professor Donald Resnick. He is committed to expanding the repertoire of treatments he offers with brand new pioneering interventions and treatments. He is actively involved in a number of research projects as lead radiologist, as well as audits assessing the effectiveness of newly-introduced services. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and has lectured both nationally and internationally.

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